A Beginner’s Guide to Islamic Finance
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Meet Your Speakers
Mufti Abdullah Masum, CSAA
Founder & Director, IFA Consultancy
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.
Md. Zulkar Nayn, MBM, CSAA(AAOIFI)
Former Executive Director, Bangladesh Bank , Training Academy & Independent Director,
Md. Zulkar Nayn is a former Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank, where he served in various senior positions and carried significant responsibilities, including at the Bangladesh Bank Training Academy. He currently serves as an Independent Director at National Bank PLC and is widely recognized as a key contributor to central banking governance and institutional development.
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Md. Mazbah Uddin, CSAA, CIPA
Senior Consultant, IFA Consultancy & Former Director, Bangladesh Bank
Md. Mazbah Uddin is a distinguished expert in Islamic finance and a retired Director of Bangladesh Bank. He achieved both the CSAA (Certified Shariah Adviser and Auditor) and CIPA (Certified Islamic Professional Accountant) qualifications from AAOIFI. He currently serves as a Senior Consultant for IFA Consultancy.
About This Webinar
This online masterclass, titled "A Beginner’s Guide to Islamic Finance," is an introductory seminar designed to provide a comprehensive overview of interest-free financial systems. Hosted by IFA Consultancy, the session aims to equip participants with the foundational knowledge required to navigate the Shariah-compliant economic landscape.
Core Learning Objectives
The curriculum focuses on the practical and theoretical aspects of Islamic economics, specifically tailored to the context of Bangladesh:
Shariah Principles: Understanding the fundamental rules governing interest-free finance.
Market Landscape: Analyzing the current state of Islamic banking and finance in Bangladesh.
Sector Applications: Insights into banking, takaful (Islamic insurance), and investment.
Career Development: Identifying learning paths to become "Islamic-finance ready."
