Founder

Yasir Babar

Founder, Islamic Finance Space (ifSPACE)

CPSS
CPAAGE
CSAA

Islamic finance professional specialising in AAOIFI certification preparation and Islamic finance education.

About Yasir

Yasir Babar is an Islamic finance professional with expertise in AAOIFI certification preparation and Islamic finance education. He holds the CPSS, CPAAGE and CSAA professional qualifications, and specialises in developing structured learning resources that help professionals understand Islamic finance principles, standards and certification requirements.

He founded ifSPACE with a clear vision: to make high-quality Islamic finance education accessible to professionals worldwide, through practical, knowledge-based learning and professional development.

Our vision

A world where every finance professional can learn, apply and lead with sound knowledge of Islamic finance.

Our mission

To make high-quality Islamic finance education accessible worldwide through structured courses, independent exam preparation and free, verifiable certifications, in English and Arabic.

Our core values

01
Shariah integrity
Content grounded in authoritative sources and reviewed for Shariah accuracy, never compromised for convenience.
02
Academic excellence
Clear, structured and up-to-date learning that meets professional standards.
03
Accessibility
Free certifications, fair prices and bilingual content, so cost and language are not barriers to knowledge.
04
Practical relevance
Real cases and applied practice that learners can use in their work from day one.
05
Independence and transparency
Honest about what we offer: independent preparation and certifications, with publicly verifiable results.
06
Lifelong learning
Supporting professionals at every stage of their career, from first principles to advanced specialisation.