Batch 30: Certificate Course in Islamic Economics and Finance (CIEF)

BDT 9,000.00
BDT 10,000.00
BDT 9,000.00
BDT 10,000.00

Meet Your Instructors

Mufti Abdullah Masum

Mufti Abdullah Masum

Founder & Director, IFA Consultancy Ltd.

Mufti Abdullah Masum, CSAA is a leading Shariah scholar and Islamic finance expert from Bangladesh, with over 12 years of experience in teaching, research, and consultancy. He is the Vice Chairman of the Shariah Supervisory Board at Social Islami Bank PLC and Shariah Consultant at Bengal Islami Life Insurance Ltd. As the first Bangladeshi to earn the CSAA certification from AAOIFI, he brings deep expertise in Fiqh-ul Mu’amalat, Islamic banking, Takaful, and Sukuk. He is the Founder & Director of IFA Consultancy Ltd. and has trained professionals at institutions like Bangladesh Bank. A regular presenter at NACIF and a published author, Mufti Masum has contributed to leading journals on Islamic finance. His mission is to bridge classical Islamic jurisprudence with modern financial needs.

Dr. Mufti Yousuf Sultan

Dr. Mufti Yousuf Sultan

Co-Founder & Director, IFA Consultancy Ltd.

Dr. Mufti Yousuf Sultan is a seasoned expert in Islamic finance with 15+ years of experience in Shariah advisory, audit, consultancy, and training. He holds a PhD and MSc in Islamic Finance (INCEIF), CSAA (AAOIFI), CIFE (Ethica), and a Mufti degree in Islamic jurisprudence. He is a registered Shariah adviser with Malaysia’s SC and Labuan FSA, and serves on several Shariah committees including Standard Chartered Saadiq and BSEC. Dr. Yousuf is the Founder & CEO of Adl Advisory (Malaysia) and Co-Founder of IFA Consultancy (Bangladesh), both focused on Shariah-compliant finance and training. He speaks regularly at AAOIFI, World Bank, CIBAFI, and others. He is a member of AAOIFI working groups and ASAS, CIIF, and ICDM. A visiting lecturer at USIM, he co-authored work with Tan Sri Dr. Zeti and received the INCEIF President Award and BAFF Award in 2023 for his leadership in Islamic finance.

Mufti Zubair Abdullah

Mufti Zubair Abdullah

Chief Shariah Consultant & Head of Consultancy, IFAC.

Mufti Zubair Abdullah, CSAA, is the Chief Shari’ah Consultant and Head of Consultancy at IFA Consultancy (IFAC). He is a recognized researcher and trainer in Islamic finance, also serving as the Member Secretary of the Shari’ah Supervisory Committee at Social Islami Bank PLC. With advanced degrees in Hadith and Jurisprudence, he provides expert guidance on Zakat, Shari’ah auditing, and financial compliance.

Abu Bakar Siddique Nabil

Abu Bakar Siddique Nabil

Researcher & Shariah Consultant, IFA Consultancy

Abu Bakar Siddique Nabil, CSAA, is a Shariah researcher and consultant at IFA Consultancy and a Deputy Mufti at the Centre for Islamic Economics Studies. Specialized in Islamic jurisprudence (Ifta) from Jamia Rabbania Arabia and Jamia Shariah Malibagh, he provides expert guidance on Shariah compliance and Islamic financial research.

Lukman Hasan, CSAA

Lukman Hasan, CSAA

Mufti; CSAA (AAOIFI); Trainer; Shariah Researcher; Shariah consultant

Lukman Hasan, CSAA, is a specialized Mufti and Islamic finance expert. He is a member of the AAOIFI Takaful working group in Bahrain and holds international certifications (CSAA and CIFE). He serves as a Hadith professor at Jami’ah Shari’yyah Malibag and is the Imam and Khatib at Baitus Salam Jame Masjid.

Mufti Ahsanul Islam, CSAA

Mufti Ahsanul Islam, CSAA

Senior Trainer, IFA Consultancy

Mufti Ahsanul Islam, CSAA, is a specialized Islamic scholar and finance expert in Dhaka. He leads training at the Centre for Islamic Economics Studies (CIES) and serves as a Shari’ah Consultant for Ahle Haq Media. With advanced degrees from Malibag and Mohammadpur, he focuses on Islamic law, research, and financial education.

Md. Moshiur Rahman

Md. Moshiur Rahman

VP, Head of ISS Reporting & GV. Revenue Dept. IBBL

Md. Moshiur Rahman is a Vice President at Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC (IBBL), where he serves as the Head of ISS Reporting and Government Revenue. He is a senior leader responsible for managing critical financial data, regulatory reporting, and tax-related matters, ensuring the bank remains compliant and efficient in its operations.

AKM Mizanur Rahman

AKM Mizanur Rahman

EVP & Head, Islamic Banking, EBL

AKM Mizanur Rahman is an Executive Vice President and the Head of Islamic Banking at Eastern Bank PLC (EBL). A senior leader in the banking sector, he is responsible for overseeing Shari’ah-compliant banking operations, driving the growth of Islamic financial products, and ensuring the bank’s services align with Islamic principles.

The Certificate Course in Islamic Economics & Finance (CIEF), offered by IFA Consultancy, is a comprehensive, four-month professional development program designed to bridge the gap between conventional finance and the principles of Shariah. Structured over two semesters with twelve in-depth classes, this online course provides a rigorous exploration of the foundational concepts, financial instruments, and operational frameworks of Islamic finance. Participants will gain a deep understanding of key contracts such as Murabaha, Mudarabah, and Ijarah, and learn how to apply them in modern banking, investment, and insurance (Takaful). A major highlight is the opportunity to be trained by a distinguished panel of experts, including renowned Shariah scholars and senior executives from leading financial institutions. Furthermore, the program's recognition by the AAOIFI for 15 CPD hours ensures that graduates receive a globally respected credential, positioning them for leadership roles in the rapidly expanding Islamic financial industry and contributing to a more ethical and sustainable global economy.

Meet Your Instructors

Mufti Abdullah Masum

Mufti Abdullah Masum

Founder & Director, IFA Consultancy Ltd.

Mufti Abdullah Masum, CSAA is a leading Shariah scholar and Islamic finance expert from Bangladesh, with over 12 years of experience in teaching, research, and consultancy. He is the Vice Chairman of the Shariah Supervisory Board at Social Islami Bank PLC and Shariah Consultant at Bengal Islami Life Insurance Ltd. As the first Bangladeshi to earn the CSAA certification from AAOIFI, he brings deep expertise in Fiqh-ul Mu’amalat, Islamic banking, Takaful, and Sukuk. He is the Founder & Director of IFA Consultancy Ltd. and has trained professionals at institutions like Bangladesh Bank. A regular presenter at NACIF and a published author, Mufti Masum has contributed to leading journals on Islamic finance. His mission is to bridge classical Islamic jurisprudence with modern financial needs.

Dr. Mufti Yousuf Sultan

Dr. Mufti Yousuf Sultan

Co-Founder & Director, IFA Consultancy Ltd.

Dr. Mufti Yousuf Sultan is a seasoned expert in Islamic finance with 15+ years of experience in Shariah advisory, audit, consultancy, and training. He holds a PhD and MSc in Islamic Finance (INCEIF), CSAA (AAOIFI), CIFE (Ethica), and a Mufti degree in Islamic jurisprudence. He is a registered Shariah adviser with Malaysia’s SC and Labuan FSA, and serves on several Shariah committees including Standard Chartered Saadiq and BSEC. Dr. Yousuf is the Founder & CEO of Adl Advisory (Malaysia) and Co-Founder of IFA Consultancy (Bangladesh), both focused on Shariah-compliant finance and training. He speaks regularly at AAOIFI, World Bank, CIBAFI, and others. He is a member of AAOIFI working groups and ASAS, CIIF, and ICDM. A visiting lecturer at USIM, he co-authored work with Tan Sri Dr. Zeti and received the INCEIF President Award and BAFF Award in 2023 for his leadership in Islamic finance.

Mufti Zubair Abdullah

Mufti Zubair Abdullah

Chief Shariah Consultant & Head of Consultancy, IFAC.

Mufti Zubair Abdullah, CSAA, is the Chief Shari’ah Consultant and Head of Consultancy at IFA Consultancy (IFAC). He is a recognized researcher and trainer in Islamic finance, also serving as the Member Secretary of the Shari’ah Supervisory Committee at Social Islami Bank PLC. With advanced degrees in Hadith and Jurisprudence, he provides expert guidance on Zakat, Shari’ah auditing, and financial compliance.

Abu Bakar Siddique Nabil

Abu Bakar Siddique Nabil

Researcher & Shariah Consultant, IFA Consultancy

Abu Bakar Siddique Nabil, CSAA, is a Shariah researcher and consultant at IFA Consultancy and a Deputy Mufti at the Centre for Islamic Economics Studies. Specialized in Islamic jurisprudence (Ifta) from Jamia Rabbania Arabia and Jamia Shariah Malibagh, he provides expert guidance on Shariah compliance and Islamic financial research.

Lukman Hasan, CSAA

Lukman Hasan, CSAA

Mufti; CSAA (AAOIFI); Trainer; Shariah Researcher; Shariah consultant

Lukman Hasan, CSAA, is a specialized Mufti and Islamic finance expert. He is a member of the AAOIFI Takaful working group in Bahrain and holds international certifications (CSAA and CIFE). He serves as a Hadith professor at Jami’ah Shari’yyah Malibag and is the Imam and Khatib at Baitus Salam Jame Masjid.

Mufti Ahsanul Islam, CSAA

Mufti Ahsanul Islam, CSAA

Senior Trainer, IFA Consultancy

Mufti Ahsanul Islam, CSAA, is a specialized Islamic scholar and finance expert in Dhaka. He leads training at the Centre for Islamic Economics Studies (CIES) and serves as a Shari’ah Consultant for Ahle Haq Media. With advanced degrees from Malibag and Mohammadpur, he focuses on Islamic law, research, and financial education.

Md. Moshiur Rahman

Md. Moshiur Rahman

VP, Head of ISS Reporting & GV. Revenue Dept. IBBL

Md. Moshiur Rahman is a Vice President at Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC (IBBL), where he serves as the Head of ISS Reporting and Government Revenue. He is a senior leader responsible for managing critical financial data, regulatory reporting, and tax-related matters, ensuring the bank remains compliant and efficient in its operations.

AKM Mizanur Rahman

AKM Mizanur Rahman

EVP & Head, Islamic Banking, EBL

AKM Mizanur Rahman is an Executive Vice President and the Head of Islamic Banking at Eastern Bank PLC (EBL). A senior leader in the banking sector, he is responsible for overseeing Shari’ah-compliant banking operations, driving the growth of Islamic financial products, and ensuring the bank’s services align with Islamic principles.

Curriculum

Week 2

Jan 12 - Jan 18, 2026

Week 3

Jan 19 - Jan 25, 2026

Week 4

Jan 26 - Feb 1, 2026

Week 5

Feb 2 - Feb 8, 2026

Week 6

Feb 9 - Feb 15, 2026

Week 7

Feb 16 - Feb 22, 2026

Week 8

Feb 23 - Mar 1, 2026

Week 9

Mar 2 - Mar 8, 2026

Week 10

Mar 9 - Mar 15, 2026

Week 11

Mar 16 - Mar 22, 2026

Week 12

Mar 23 - Mar 29, 2026

Week 13

Mar 30 - Apr 5, 2026

Learning Outcomes

  • Mastery of Foundational Principles
  • Application in Financial Products
  • Regulatory and Governance Compliance
  • Critical Analysis of Economic Models
  • Professional Development and Credibility