Components of Shariah and the Objectives of Wealth
Offered By: INCEIF University via FutureLearn
Course Description
Overview
Gain a deeper understanding of Islamic finance with the INCEIF
Shariah Law contains several fundamental principles in relation to the accumulation and management of wealth.
In this four-week course from INCEIF University, you’ll gain a comprehensive overview of Shariah Law in the context of finance and economics. You’ll explore the ethical and religious framework of Islamic finance, and reflect on its significance for your own financial goals.
Master core principles of Shariah Law, including riba and gharar
The course will begin with an overview of the key components of Shariah Law and their relevance for economics and finance.
You’ll learn more about the concepts of riba and gharar, and their applications in the modern Islamic economic system worldwide.
Explore the ethical framework of Islamic finance
You’ll also examine the broader ethical objectives at the heart of Islamic finance. You’ll consider the implications of Shariah Law for social justice, economic stability, and ethical conduct in financial transactions.
You’ll finish the course with the knowledge you need to apply the principles of Shariah Law in your own life, work, and finances.
This course is designed for anyone interested in understanding the principles of Shariah Law in relation to wealth.
This may include Muslims who want to deepen their understanding of Islamic law, or those from other faiths interested in learning more about Islamic principles and their applications in finance and economics.
Syllabus
- Shariah: Components and Features
- Welcome to the Course
- Introduction to Shariah
- Key components of Shariah
- Salient Features of Shariah
- Key Takeaways
- Shariah: Objectives of Ease and Achieving Balance
- Shariah and the objectives of Ease
- Shariah and Achieving Balance
- Key Takeaways
- Shariah and its Objectives
- Shariah and its Objectives
- Ibn Ashur's Levels of Objectives
- Key Takeaways
- Five Essentials and Five Objectives of Wealth
- The Five Essentials
- Five Objectives of Wealth
- Key Takeaways
- What's Next?
- Course Evaluation
Taught by
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