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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Wednesday, 03 Apr 2024 | Volume21.Issue15
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Tuesday, 02 Apr 2024 | Volume21.Issue14
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Tuesday, 02 Apr 2024 | Volume21.Issue14
News BriefsTheCarCrowd secures Shariah compliance
Friday, 29 Mar 2024 | Volume21.Issue14
Asset ManagementFaysal Funds receives Shariah certification
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Asset ManagementShariah compliant VC: Malaysia’s potential to bridge the global VC funding gap
Friday, 29 Mar 2024 | Volume21.Issue14
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ReportsMalaysian exchange-listed Shariah securities pass 80% mark
Tuesday, 26 Mar 2024 | Volume21.Issue13
ReportsShariah law as regulatory requirement for Takaful undertakings (Part 1)
Tuesday, 26 Mar 2024 | Volume21.Issue13
Correspondent ReportsFlooss becomes fully Shariah compliant
Monday, 25 Mar 2024 | Volume21.Issue13
News BriefsShariah compliant transaction developments in the UAE
Tuesday, 19 Mar 2024 | Volume21.Issue12
FeaturesGB GOLD adopts Shariah compliance
Monday, 18 Mar 2024 | Volume21.Issue12
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Tuesday, 12 Mar 2024 | Volume21.Issue11
News BriefsPakistani regulator looks into introducing Shariah compliant brokerage houses to market
Monday, 11 Mar 2024 | Volume21.Issue11
ReportsDoes an elevated foreign currency risk affect the Shariah compatibility of investment in Egypt?
Friday, 08 Mar 2024 | Volume21.Issue11
Correspondent ReportsParkin’s IPO receives Shariah compliance certification
Wednesday, 06 Mar 2024 | Volume21.Issue11
Asset ManagementShariah compliant crowdfunding in the Iranian capital market
Wednesday, 06 Mar 2024 | Volume21.Issue11
Correspondent ReportsToward a Shariah compliant index in Morocco
Tuesday, 05 Mar 2024 | Volume21.Issue10
FeaturesEjari secures Shariah compliance certification
Friday, 01 Mar 2024 | Volume21.Issue10
News BriefsCBJ unveils Shariah compliant instruments
Friday, 01 Mar 2024 | Volume21.Issue10
News BriefsUS NGO spins off financing solution into stand-alone Shariah compliant financial services entity
Tuesday, 27 Feb 2024 | Volume21.Issue09
ReportsHugosave secures Shariah compliance certification
Monday, 26 Feb 2024 | Volume21.Issue09
News BriefsPrime Bank launches PrimeInvest Shariah
Thursday, 22 Feb 2024 | Volume21.Issue09
Asset ManagementColombo Stock Exchange officially introduces Shariah compliant debt securities
Tuesday, 20 Feb 2024 | Volume21.Issue08
ReportsNew tangibility ratio requirements by AAOIFI’s Shariah Standard No 59 toward structuring global senior hybrid Sukuk: Implications and solutions — Part 3
Tuesday, 20 Feb 2024 | Volume21.Issue08
Special ReportsNew Sukuk issuance platform in Saudi Arabia announces Shariah compliance
Thursday, 15 Feb 2024 | Volume21.Issue08
ReportsCarbon markets: Challenges, opportunities and Shariah compliance
Tuesday, 13 Feb 2024 | Volume21.Issue07
Special ReportsSaudi real estate investment platform secures Shariah compliant certification
Thursday, 08 Feb 2024 | Volume21.Issue07
ReportsUCA receives Shariah certification
Wednesday, 07 Feb 2024 | Volume21.Issue07
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Wednesday, 07 Feb 2024 | Volume21.Issue07
Asset ManagementThe UK government finally reconsiders Shariah compliant real estate refinancing
Tuesday, 06 Feb 2024 | Volume21.Issue06
ColumnsShariah council of Malaysian central bank rules Buy Now Pay Later facility permissible
Thursday, 25 Jan 2024 | Volume21.Issue05
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Wednesday, 24 Jan 2024 | Volume21.Issue05
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Tuesday, 23 Jan 2024 | Volume21.Issue04
News BriefsSaudi subsidiary of Hong Kong brokerage firm unveils Shariah compliant trading platform
Wednesday, 17 Jan 2024 | Volume21.Issue04
ReportsNew tangibility ratio requirements by AAOIFI’s Shariah Standard No 59 toward structuring global senior hybrid Sukuk: Implications and solutions — Part 2
Tuesday, 16 Jan 2024 | Volume21.Issue03
Special ReportsIDX to increase Shariah capital market investors
Tuesday, 16 Jan 2024 | Volume21.Issue03
News BriefsSahara Bank becomes Shariah compliant
Wednesday, 10 Jan 2024 | Volume21.Issue03
News BriefsPakistani fintech company aims to establish debt program and secure Shariah certification in 2024
Tuesday, 09 Jan 2024 | Volume21.Issue02
ReportsShariah compliant crowdfunding and SME financing
Tuesday, 09 Jan 2024 | Volume21.Issue02
FeaturesLunate launches Shariah compliant ETF
Tuesday, 09 Jan 2024 | Volume21.Issue02
Asset ManagementBank Sinarmas spins off Shariah unit
Thursday, 04 Jan 2024 | Volume21.Issue02
News BriefsShariah compliant equity investing: A UK perspective
Tuesday, 02 Jan 2024 | Volume21.Issue01
ColumnsAsri‘s shares secures Shariah certification
Tuesday, 02 Jan 2024 | Volume21.Issue01
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