Sharia Principles in Finance
Islamic law foundations, prohibited elements, and compliance frameworks
Sharia Principles in Finance
Executive Summary
Sharia principles govern Islamic finance: prohibition of riba (interest), gharar (excessive uncertainty), and maysir (gambling), and requirements for asset-backing and risk-sharing. Understanding these foundations is essential for anyone working in or with Islamic financial institutions, product design, or certification. For consultants advising on Sharia-compliant structures or governance, the ability to explain principles and prohibited elements in clear terms supports credible delivery and value for money—and the depth that strengthens book and training offerings. This manual covers the religious foundations, core principles, and compliance frameworks used in practice.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this manual, you will understand core principles of Islamic financial law, prohibited elements in conventional finance, key contracts in Islamic finance, Sharia governance structures and processes, and global standards for Islamic financial institutions.