Our Educational Philosophy

Established in 2009 in Sydney Australia, ISRA is a non-profit community organisation characterised by the following:

• Provides Islamic education from within the Islamic scholarly tradition and sciences in a model of education that fosters critical thinking, intellectual enquiry and investigation - education that is compatible with tradition and conducive to context.

• Delivers classical Islamic sciences and studies in a contemporary context and when applicable in relation with social sciences, in bachelor, masters and PhD levels according to Australian Universities qualification framework.
  
  
• Founded on principles of ethics, diversity, community, harmony, personal and intellectual growth and civic duty.
  
  
• An apolitical organisation with a deep respect for diversity in thought, educational methodology, social perspective and constructive action.
  
  
• Civic engagement at the local level that aims to serve both the particular needs of the Australian Muslim community and the broader Australian community by recognising the need for intra-community and inter-community/faith dialogue and collaboration.
  
  
• Conducts pioneering research on social and religious issues of relevance to Australian society and the international community.
  
  
• Presents its students and broader audience with diverse perspectives from Muslims and non-Muslims alike with a view of fostering stimulating and constructive classroom and community discussions.
  
  
• Draws inspiration and reference from more than 180 acclaimed classical and contemporary Islamic scholars and academics.
  
  
• Actively involved in the development of local Australian academics and community, religious and scholarly leaders.
  
  
• Staff and students from diverse cultural, educational and socio-economic backgrounds.
  
  
• Active participation by second generation Australian Muslim youth in the design and development of community projects and at all levels of leadership.
  
  
• Values the input of Australian Muslims in contributing towards and enhancing the social fabric and cohesion of a multicultural, multi-faith Australia.