Sharia for bankers

Instruction Language

English

Country

Bahrain

English Abstract

The Shariah for bankers course provides a comprehensive explanation on the Islamic foundations and principles of the origin of the current Islamic banking and finance system, with a specific focus on Islamic commercial jurisprudence.

The course also includes intellectual discussions on the theories of property, rights, ownership, and contracts.

The theory of contracts and its pillars are given specific emphasis and is covered in a significant portion of the course.

Program Duration

15

Objectives

- Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to : -Demonstrate an introductory level knowledge of Shariah, Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh (Islamic law, jurisprudence, and its principles). -Explain and examine the legal framework of the Shariah that underlies the Islamic financial system. -Discuss the key elements of the theory of contracts, through an explanation on what the pillars of contracts are and what conditions are needed to be met. -Explain the process of AAOIFI Shariah standards structuring.

Field work

This course is aimed at individuals who are interested in the area of Islamic banking and finance, especially from the perspective of its legal foundations, the Shariah, Fiqh, Fiqh al-Muamalah, and Usul al-Fiqh.

Features of the course

-The course is conducted using a combination of lectures, discussions, case studies, and an end-of-course assessment. Students are also expected to complete an additional 6 hours of self-study. Note : this course is examinable.

Certificate / Course Program

-The definition of Shariah, Fiqh, and Usul al-Fiqh. -An overview of Islamic commercial jurisprudence. -The fundamentals of contracts. -The negative elements of contracts. -Key discussions related to Shariah. -Relevant standards from AAOIFI’s Shariah standards. -Case studies.

No. of Pages

2

Main Subjects

Financial and Accounting Sciences
Religion
Islamic Studies

Topics

• Islamic jurisprudence
• Islam
• Contracts
• Financing
• Bahrain
• Islamic Banks
• Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions

Data Type

Training Courses

Record ID

BIM-727146