It is a pleasure to be here this morning.
Let me begin by thanking the World Bank Group, INCEIF University, the Centre of Excellence for Islamic Social Finance and ISRA Institute for bringing us together for this important discussion
I would also like to acknowledge Ms Judith Green and Professor Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Mohd Azmi for their leadership, as well as their continued cooperation and contributions in advancing the agenda of Islamic social finance globally. Ms Judith, thank you for your continued partnership and leadership in advancing this important agenda.
The breadth of institutions represented here – Majlis Agama Islam Negeri, zakat and waqf institutions, ministries, financial institutions, academia, and international partners – reflects both the strength of our ecosystem and the responsibility we share. At its core, Islamic social finance is about people. It is about dignity, opportunity, and the ability for individuals and families to move forward with confidence.