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Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Islamic Banking & Finance

Al-Sadiq (a.s.) Institute of Islamic Banking, Finance & Takaful, in collaboration with Minhaj University Lahore, offers a comprehensive one-year Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Islamic Banking & Finance. This program is designed to equip both professionals and non-professionals with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in the rapidly growing field of Islamic banking and finance. Through a blend of academic rigor and real-world application, participants will gain a solid foundation in Shariah-compliant financial systems and products, preparing them to navigate and excel in this unique sector of the financial industry.

Salient Features:

  • Leading to BS/MS program with Minhaj University Lahore.
  • The Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Islamic Banking & Finance consists of 10 courses.
  • The program is spread over three semesters, each four months.
  • Each semester includes:
    ✔ Five courses.
    ✔ One Project.
    ✔ One final exam.

Pre-requisite:

  • Graduation in any discipline.
  • Enthusiastic to learn islamic banking and finance.

Academic Trainers in Islamic Finance (ATIF)

Academic Trainers in Islamic Finance (ATIF) is a 30-hour weekend program is a strategic initiative designed in alignment with Pakistan’s evolving financial landscape and the growing demand for Islamic finance education among academic professionals. By addressing a critical gap in educator-level knowledge of Islamic banking, finance, and Takaful, the ATIF course aims to empower faculty and trainers with the necessary tools to disseminate Islamic financial principles effectively and ethically.

Program Contents:

  • Module 1: Core Doctrines of Islamic Economics and Finance Jurisprudence
  • Module 2: Conventional Financial Intermediation vs. Islamic Models
  • Module 3: Shari’ah Compliant Short – Term Financing Structures (with relevant AAOIFI Shari’ah Standards)
  • Module 4: Shari’ah Compliant Long – Term Financing Structures (with relevant AAOIFI Shari’ah Standards)
  • Module 5: Takaful & Risk Mitigation (with relevant AAOIFI Shari’ah Standards)
  • Module 6: Faculty Development on Pedagogical Approaches for Teaching Islamic Banking and Finance

Certificate in Islamic Banking and Finance

This course has been designed to provide a strong foundation of the principles, practices and products of Islamic Banking and Finance. Further Basics of branch banking and Trade Operations is also part of the training. Eminent Bankers / Professionals & Shari’ah Scholars facilitate this course.

Course Facilitators:

  • Sheikh Shabbir Hassan Maisami
  • Mr. Zulfiqar Ali
  • Syed Jawad Hussain Rizvi
  • Mr. Jawaid Iqbal
  • Mr. Abbas Raza
  • Molana Syed Mazhar Abbas Zaidi
  • Mufti Muhammad Noman Karim
  • Mr. Ali Abid
  • Agha Shamshad Ali
  • Hafiz Zain Ul Abideen 
  • Mr. Umair Zafar
  • Mr. Nasrallah Khurasani 
  • Mr. Hasnain Raza
  • Mr. Sami Hassan

Certificate in Shariah Compliant Trade and Financing
Accredited by Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI)

To fill gap between the demand for trained resources in the area of Sharia’h compliant trade & financing and available skilled human resource, Al-Sadiq (a.s) Institute of Islamic Banking, Finance and Takaful in collaboration with Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) has formulated a comprehensive training program with the coordinated efforts of renowned Sharia’h Scholars / Professional Bankers / Academicians that will cater enhanced education needs ensuring quality and affordability of students.

The Certificate in Shariah Compliant Trade and Financing is a distinguished program accredited by AAOIFI, signifying its adherence to the highest standards of Shariah compliance in the trade and finance sector. Upon successful completion, participants receive a certificate awarded by AAOIFI, enhancing their professional credentials and expertise in the Islamic finance industry. This course will equip participants with a thorough understanding of end-to-end procedures in international trade and in-depth knowledge of Shariah-compliant modes of financing.

Certificate of Excellence in Shari'ah Standards
(Preparatory course for Certified Shariah Advisor and Auditor exam of AAOIFI)

Al-Sadiq (a.s) Institute of Islamic Banking, Finance & Takaful has devised a comprehensive program for Banking Professionals to understand concepts of Shari’ah Standards while preparing themselves for Certified Shari’ah Advisor and Auditor (CSAA) of AAOIFI. This course is conducted by renowned Shari’ah Scholars and Islamic Banking Practitioners.

Course Facilitators:

  • Mufti Ehsan Waquar Ahmad
  • Mufti Irshad Ahmed Ejaz
  • Mufti Najeeb Khan
  • Mufti Syed Zahid Siraj
  • Syed Jawad Huusain Rizvi
  • Mufti Javed Ahmad
  • Mufti Khawaja Noor ul Hassan
  • Mufti Ovais Ahmed Qazi
  • Molana Syed Mazhar Abbas Zaidi
  • Mufti Muhammad Sarfaraz Nihal
  • Mufti Syed Muhammad Abu Bakar
  • Mufti Muhammad Nadeem Siddiquie
  • Mufti Imran Awan
  • Mufti Bilal Qazi
  • Mufti Mohammad Yunas Ali
  • Mufti Muhammad Jibran
  • Mufti Zubair Ahmed
  • Hafiz Muhammad Shams-ul-Zaman
  • Mr. Muhammad Islam Ahmed
  • Dr. Muneer Ahmed
  • Dr. Khawaja Masood Raza

Certificate of Islamic Accounting and Auditing
(Preparatory course for Certified Islamic Professional Accountant exam of AAOIFI)

Al-Sadiq (a.s) Institute of Islamic Banking, Finance & Takaful is offering a certificate course for preparation of Certified Islamic Professional Accountant (CIPA) of AAOIFI Exam. The course is based on the AAOIFI CIPA syllabus and is designed to provide an in depth knowledge of Auditing and Financial Reporting to Islamic Finance Professionals.

The course cover the Auditing and Accounting section of the CIPA program along-with Business Regulatory Environment while the same will be facilitated by Industry experts with hands-on experience in Islamic Financial Accounting.