Shariah
English: Islamic jurisprudence
Alternate spelling: Sharia, Shari’a, Shari’ah, Syariah, Syaria, Syari’ah, Syari’a
Definition: Islamic cannon law derived from three sources: the Quran, the Hadith and the Sunnah
A “Shariah compliant” product meets the requirements of Islamic law.
A “Shariah board” is the committee of Islamic scholars available to an Islamic financial institution for guidance and supervision in the development of Shariah compliant products.
A “Shariah advisor is an independent Islamic trained scholar that advises Islamic institutions on the compliance of the products and services with the Islamic law.
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DealsOJK releases Shariah securities list
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IFN Correspondent ReportsAnother world’s first: The first Shariah compliant Islamic reverse mortgage financing scheme
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IFN ReportsBank Jateng to spin off Shariah units
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News BriefsBNM issues Shariah facilities
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DealsNew guidelines for UAE Shariah compliant companies
Monday, 14 Nov 2022 | Volume19.Issue46
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News BriefsBNM sells Shariah papers
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News BriefsShariah compliant guarantees in Afghanistan
Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022 | Volume19.Issue45
Special ReportsPODCAST: UK’s Shariah compliant real estate and fintech sectors remain promising, says Foot Anstey
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IFN ReportsKenyan CMA approves Etica Shariah Fund
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Friday, 04 Nov 2022 | Volume19.Issue45
News BriefsIDX Syariah Growth Index: The fifth Shariah index on the Indonesia Stock Exchange
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IFN Correspondent ReportsTPL Trakker receives Shariah certification
Thursday, 03 Nov 2022 | Volume19.Issue45
News BriefsPODCAST: Greater Shariah and ESG familiarity driving Islamic investment activities despite global headwinds, says expert
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IFN ReportsAlsagr receives Shariah certification
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Takaful NewsIslamic banking is banking — with Shariah compliant contracts
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News BriefsIDX launches Shariah Growth Index
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News BriefsBNM issues Shariah facilities
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DealsSBP fines Shariah compliant banks
Monday, 31 Oct 2022 | Volume19.Issue44
News BriefsBNM prints Shariah papers
Monday, 31 Oct 2022 | Volume19.Issue44
DealsBNM issues Shariah money market paper
Thursday, 27 Oct 2022 | Volume19.Issue44
DealsEmpower to proceed with Shariah compliant IPO
Wednesday, 26 Oct 2022 | Volume19.Issue44
News BriefsBNM issues Shariah facilities
Friday, 21 Oct 2022 | Volume19.Issue43
DealsWataniya’s key activities Shariah compliant
Wednesday, 19 Oct 2022 | Volume19.Issue43
Takaful NewsBangladesh issues guideline to form Shariah advisory council for Islamic securities management
Tuesday, 18 Oct 2022 | Volume19.Issue42
IFN ReportsBNM issues Shariah facilities
Tuesday, 18 Oct 2022 | Volume19.Issue42
DealsBSEC to form Shariah Advisory Council
Monday, 17 Oct 2022 | Volume19.Issue42
News BriefsEgypt encourages Shariah compliant finance initiatives
Friday, 07 Oct 2022 | Volume19.Issue41
IFN Correspondent ReportsShariah pension program in Indonesia
Tuesday, 04 Oct 2022 | Volume19.Issue40
FeaturesBNM issues Shariah facilities
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DealsBNM prints Shariah papers
Monday, 03 Oct 2022 | Volume19.Issue40
DealsPODCAST: P2P platform Funding Societies charts path toward neo banking while expanding Shariah financing capabilities
Friday, 30 Sep 2022 | Volume19.Issue40
IFN ReportsSEC drafts rules for Shariah advisory in Nigeria
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News BriefsThe FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Shariah Index: An attestation of ESG–Maqasid compliance
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IFN Correspondent ReportsNew Shariah compliant credit card in UK
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News BriefsShariah compliant listed shares of companies
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