This training course aims to provide an understanding of the fundamental principles of islamic finance as well as of the related contracts and financial instruments. Numerous practical applications will illustrate the theoretical concepts.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Define islamic finance;
• Apply the concept and practice of islamic finance;
• Identify haram, gharar, riba, murabaha, ijara, istisna, mudaraba, mousharaka, sukuk etc.;
• Design islamic finance compliant investment products.

Course Outline

• Origins and principles of Islamic finance
• Islam and business: doctrine and jurisprudence
• Ban on usury (riba), and ban on speculation (gharar)
• Exclusion of several illicit industries (haram)
• Loss-sharing and gains-sharing principles
• Development of Islamic finance (historical perspective)
• Main global financial centers and players
• Major mechanisms and related instruments
• Traditional instruments: Murabaha, Ijara, Istisna
• Structured finance and participation: Mudaraba, Mousharaka
• Insurance and reinsurance: Takaful and Re-Takaful
• Market finance: quasi-obligations (sukuk), stocks
• Private banking and asset management: sharia-compliant funds
• Development potential of Islamic finance
• Professionalization of shariah boards
• Standardization of financial instruments and contracts
• Harmonization of risk management
• Development of Islamic derivatives