Islamic Banking Certificate Course

The National Institute of Banking and Finance (NIBAF), a subsidiary of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), offered “Islamic Banking Certificate Course” (IBCC-64) at Al-Sadiq (a.s) Institute of Islamic Banking, Finance and Takaful.

The Islamic Banking Certificate Course (IBCC) offered by the National Institute of Banking and Finance (NIBAF), is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and training in Islamic banking principles and practices. The course aims to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of the Shariah-compliant financial system, products and regulatory framework.

We are grateful to our esteemed guests for their invaluable insights shared with our students:

Sheikh Shabbir Hassan Maisami, Member Shariah Advisory Committee, State Bank of Pakistan, Mufti Irshad Ahmed Aijaz, Chairman Shariah Advisory Committee, State Bank of Pakistan, Mufti Ehsan Waquar Ahmad, Chairman Shariah Board, National Bank of Pakistan, Mufti Syed Zahid Siraj, Shariah Advisor, U Microfinance Bank, Mr. Hasnain Merchant, Head of Islamic Banking Division, Sindh Bank Limited, Mr. Syed Nayyar Zaidi, Executive Director, Salaam Takaful Limited, Mr. Saqib Zeeshan, CEO, Pak Qatar General Takaful, Mr. Azeem Iqbal Pirani, COO, EFU Life Insurance, Professor Dr. Zahid Ali Zahidi, Dean, Faculty of Islamic Studies, University of Karachi, Mr. Ateeq ur Rehman, Advisor, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Mr. Salemullah Sheikh, Head Islamic Banking Division, Habib Metropolitan Bank, Mr. Muhammad Raza Poonawala, Group Head, Banking Service, Meezan Bank Limited, Mr. Ali Raza Abidi, Head Training and Management Development Department (TMDD), Bank AL Habib Limited, Professor Dr. Imammudin, Head of Business School, IoBM, Mr. Abbas Mirza, Senior Consultant and Ex-Chief Compliance Officer, Pakistan Stock Exchange, Mr. Farhan ul Haq Usmani, Head Shariah Audit, Meezan Bank Limited, Mr. Muhammad Faisal Shaikh, Head Shariah Products, Faysal Islamic Bank, Mr. Tariq Naseem, Head Islamic Finance, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, Mr. Asad Sajjad Zaidi, CEO, International Halal Certification.

The following faculty members led the course with professionalism and accommodated weekend classes:

Mr. Syed Jawwad Hussain Rizvi, Head of Shariah Compliance, Commercial Bank, Molana Syed Mazhar Abbas Zaidi, Executive Committee Member, Al-Sadiq (a.s) Institute, Mr. Tariq Meraj, Financial Controller, Islamic Bank, Mr. Muhammad Islam Ahmed, CEO, Al-Nasay Solutions Pvt Ltd, Mr. Jawaid Iqbal, Head of Enterprise Risk, Commercial Bank, Mr. Muhammad Jawad, Head of Islamic Products, Commercial Bank, Mr. Syed Ali Abid, Head of Islamic CAD, Commercial Bank, Mr. Abbas Raza Varyala, Head of Trade Business, Commercial Bank.

“Shari’ah Experts in Islamic Banking Program” (SE-IBP) OF THE STATE BANK OF PAKISTAN (SBP)

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), in collaboration with Al-Sadiq (a.s) Institute of Islamic Banking, Finance & Takaful, hosted the Shari’ah Experts in Islamic Banking Program (SE-IBP) on January 19, 2024.

During the event, distinguished speakers outlined the SBP initiative and provided insights into key aspects of the Islamic Banking Industry. A comprehensive lecture on the modes of financing in Islamic Finance was presented, followed by an assessment test. Shariah Scholars selected for internship opportunities at Commercail Bank facilitated by the State Bank of Pakistan.

Mr. Muhammad Saleem Paracha, serving as the (Chief Manager at SBP-BSC), along with Ms. Huma Mehmood (Deputy Chief Manager at SBP-BSC), Mr. Iqbal Hussain (Joint Director at SBP-IBD), and Mr. Syed Muhammad Nouman (Deputy Director at SBP-BSC), represented the State Bank of Pakistan in the event.