ISSF 2025 – the 20th International Shariah Scholars Forum in Islamic Finance.

The 20th International Shariah Scholars Forum in Islamic Finance (ISSF2025) will take place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, a country at the forefront of embracing Islamic finance. With the government actively establishing regulatory frameworks to facilitate the adoption of Islamic finance, banks in Uzbekistan are preparing to introduce Islamic windows and transition towards full-fledged Islamic banking operations. This pivotal event is set to accelerate the country's progress in Islamic finance by fostering partnerships, encouraging best practices and knowledge sharing, as well as building capacity across the industry.

The forum will explore effective strategies for transitioning towards Shariah-compliant models while addressing operational challenges and ensuring alignment with best practices and Shariah objectives. Additionally, it will delve into the dynamics of Islamic finance within dual banking systems, analyzing the interplay between conventional and Islamic banks, promoting Shariah harmonization, and identifying opportunities for economic resilience in mixed economies.

As a high-level platform, ISSF2025 will bring together prominent Shariah scholars, regulators, standard-setting bodies, industry practitioners, and academicians from leading Islamic finance jurisdictions. It aims to enhance the transparency and consistency in processes for Islamic products and services, address discrepancies in Shariah interpretations, and propose innovative frameworks to advance the global Islamic finance industry.

Join us this September in the vibrant city of Tashkent for ISSF 2025 – the 20th International Shariah Scholars Forum in Islamic Finance.

This milestone edition brings together the global Shariah community – scholars, industry experts, and regulators – to explore the evolving landscape of Islamic finance and its real-world impact.
Held in historic Central Asia, ISSF 2025 promises rich discourse, collaborative research, and forward-thinking ideas that shape the future of Shariah-compliant finance.

16–18 September 2025
Tashkent, Uzbekistan