Components of Shariah and the Objectives of Wealth
Understand the principles of Shariah law in relation to wealth, and explore their applications in modern finance and economics.
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Components of Shariah and the Objectives of Wealth
Gain a deeper understanding of Islamic finance with the INCEIF
Shariah Law contains several fundamental principles in relation to the accumulation and management of wealth.
In this four-week course from INCEIF University, you’ll gain a comprehensive overview of Shariah Law in the context of finance and economics. You’ll explore the ethical and religious framework of Islamic finance, and reflect on its significance for your own financial goals.
Master core principles of Shariah Law, including riba and gharar
The course will begin with an overview of the key components of Shariah Law and their relevance for economics and finance.
You’ll learn more about the concepts of riba and gharar, and their applications in the modern Islamic economic system worldwide.
Explore the ethical framework of Islamic finance
You’ll also examine the broader ethical objectives at the heart of Islamic finance. You’ll consider the implications of Shariah Law for social justice, economic stability, and ethical conduct in financial transactions.
You’ll finish the course with the knowledge you need to apply the principles of Shariah Law in your own life, work, and finances.
Syllabus
Week 1
Shariah: Components and Features
Welcome to the Course
We are delighted to welcome you to this 4-week, insightful, and enriching course, 'Components of Shariah and the Objectives of Wealth'.
Introduction to Shariah
You will learn briefly about the term "shariah."
Key components of Shariah
You will learn about the key components of shariah.
Salient Features of Shariah
You will learn about the salient features of shariah.
Key Takeaways
Let's delve into the primary insights encapsulated in the key takeaways from this week.
Week 2
Shariah: Objectives of Ease and Achieving Balance
Shariah and the objectives of Ease
You will learn briefly about shariah and the objectives of ease.
Shariah and Achieving Balance
You will learn about shariah and achieving balance.
Key Takeaways
Let's delve into the primary insights encapsulated in the key takeaways from this week.
Week 3
Shariah and its Objectives
Shariah and its Objectives
You will learn about shariah and its objectives.
Ibn Ashur's Levels of Objectives
You will learn about Ibn Ashur's Levels of Objectives.
Key Takeaways
Let's delve into the primary insights encapsulated in the key takeaways from this week.
Week 4
Five Essentials and Five Objectives of Wealth
The Five Essentials
You will learn about the five essentials in shariah.
Five Objectives of Wealth
You will learn about the five objectives of wealth in shariah.
Key Takeaways
Let's delve into the primary insights encapsulated in the key takeaways from this week.
What's Next?
Congratulations, you have completed watching the 9 videos. Next, in order to obtain the certificate of completion, you are required to take the course assessment. Details of the course assessment are provided in the next page.
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What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Identify the key components of shariah law
- Describe the salient features of shariah
- Explain the concept of the Five Essentials.
- Describe Ibn Ashur's categories of the Maqasid al Shariah (objectives of Islamic law) and how they relate to the five maqasid of wealth in Islam
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for anyone interested in understanding the principles of Shariah Law in relation to wealth.
This may include Muslims who want to deepen their understanding of Islamic law, or those from other faiths interested in learning more about Islamic principles and their applications in finance and economics.
Who will you learn with?
I am an Associate Professor of Islamic Finance at INCEIF University, specialising in Islamic Law and its Principles (Usul ul Fiqh and Contract Law), Social Finance, Fintech and Islamic Capital Market.
Who developed the course?
INCEIF
INCEIF is considered to be the knowledge leader in Islamic finance through providing excellent teaching, research and thought leadership.
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For your first month. Automatically renews
Develop skills to further your career
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- Access to 1,000+ courses
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Tests to boost your learning
- Digital certificate when you're eligible
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Buy this course
$109/one-off payment
Fulfill your current learning need
- Access to this course
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Tests to boost your learning
- Printed and digital certificate when you’re eligible
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Sample the course materials
- Access expires 5 Jan 2025
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