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Islamic Banking: Operationalisation of Shariah

Understand the key principles and applications of Shariah Law in finance to prepare for careers in Islamic banking.

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Islamic Banking: Operationalisation of Shariah

  • 4 weeks

  • 1 hour per week

  • Digital certificate when eligible

  • Intermediate level

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Master Shariah-compliant finance procedures with INCEIF University

Shariah Law has implications for a wide range of operations within banking. Anyone aspiring to work in Islamic finance needs to be able to understand and apply the fundamental principles of Shariah.

This four-week course from INCEIF University examines the operational aspects of Shariah in the Islamic banking industry. Covering real estate, car, and personal finance, the course will give you the practical expertise you need to follow Shariah-compliant procedures.

Gain an overview of Shariah and its operationalisation

The course will begin with an introduction to Shariah and its operationalisation.

From core products and documentation to consumer processes and workflows, you’ll gain a broad overview of essential applications of Shariah in banking.

Prepare for careers in Islamic banking

As well as understanding the financial applications of Shariah in your own life, you’ll also receive training for work in the Islamic banking industry.

You’ll learn how to manage Shariah-compliant documents and products, and evaluate common occurrences of Shariah non-compliance. This will prepare you for careers in Islamic banking.

You’ll finish the course with actionable insights that you can take away and implement in your own company or organisation.

Syllabus

  • Week 1

    Introduction to Operationalisation of Shariah: Product, Documentation & Process

    • Course Overview

      Operationalisation of shariah is essentially the application of shariah principles, specifically in the field of Islamic finance.

    • Operationalisation of Diminishing Musharakah

      There are many conventional loans to choose from when buying a house. Purchasing a house under Islamic finance is also no different, albeit the need to adhere to Islamic financial principles.

    • Summary and Reflection for Week 1

      What have you learnt this week?

  • Week 2

    Operationalisation of Al-Ijarah Thumma Al-Bai (AITAB)

    • Al-Ijarah Thumma Al-Bai (AITAB)

      Al-Ijarah Thumma Al-Bai (AITAB), another Islamic Consumer Financing Products, is a unique Shariah-compliant financing method that seamlessly combines two contracts – Ijarah (leasing) and Al Bai (sale).

    • Summary and Reflection for Week 2

      What have you learnt this week?

  • Week 3

    Operationalisation of Commodity Murabahah

    • Personal Financing using Commodity Murabahah

      Personal financing is also a financing tool that has its own underlying shariah principles.

    • Summary and Reflection for Week 3

      What have you learnt this week?

  • Week 4

    Conclusion and Next Step

    • Challenges in Operationalisation of Shariah in Islamic Finance Products

      There are several challenges in operationalising shariah in Islamic finance

    • Course Recap

      A brief rundown of what was covered in the course

    • What's Ahead?

      What's in store for us when it comes to operationalising shariah?

    • Complete the Course

      Congratulations, you have completed the 4-week lessons. Next, in order to obtain the certificate of completion, you are required to take the course assessment. Details of the course assessment are provided on the next page.

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What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Identify Shariah-compliant contracts employed in Islamic deposit products
  • Describe the unique features, applications, and adherence to Shariah principles of financing products in Islamic banking
  • Discuss the legal frameworks and transactional documents prevalent in Islamic banking
  • Summarise the application of Shariah principles within the operational processes of Islamic banking

Who is the course for?

This course is designed for anyone wanting to adopt Shariah compliant practice in their work or personal finances.

It will be particularly useful for Shariah Committee members, policy-makers, board directors, and senior managers within the Islamic banking industry.

Who will you learn with?

Teaching Fellow at INCEIF University Malaysia in the post-graduate and professional studies in Islamic Banking & Finance. An accredited trainer and active module writer, exam reviewer and consultant.

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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  • Discuss your learning in comments
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$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
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Free

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  • Access expires 4 Jan 2025

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