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Strengthening Shariah Compliance through AAOIFI Standards

Two-Days Specialized Training on AAOIFI Shariah Standards
Principles, Practical Implementation & Shariah Compliance in Islamic Finance

14–15 December, 2026
(Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)

Strengthening Shariah Compliance through AAOIFI Standards

Two-Days Specialized Training on AAOIFI Shariah Standards
Principles, Practical Implementation & Shariah Compliance in Islamic Finance

14–15 December, 2026
(Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)

Event Summary

About AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking & Economics

AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics (AlHuda CIBE - UAE) is a pioneer organization that has been promoting Islamic Banking and Finance since 2005. Over the years, AlHuda CIBE has gained international recognition for its professional services and dedicated team working to advance Islamic finance through education, research, advisory and capacity building.

AlHuda CIBE provides a range of services including:
  • Advisory & Consultancy
  • Research & Product Development
  • Education & Capacity Building
  • Shariah Advisory
  • Audit, Review & Certification
  • In-house Training & Exposure Visits
  • Publications and Events
More details are available at www.alhudacibe.com

About the Training

This two-days specialized, in-person training is designed to strengthen participants’ practical understanding of AAOIFI Shariah Standards and their application across Islamic financial institutions. The program addresses the principles and requirements of key Islamic finance contracts, documentation, transaction execution, internal controls and ongoing Shariah compliance.

Through trainer-led presentations, discussions and applied case examples, participants will examine how standards guide product structuring, Shariah review, audit and management of non-compliance. The program is relevant to banks, interest-free banking windows, regulators, auditors, legal practitioners and Shariah professionals.

About Ethiopia

Ethiopia is an important emerging market for interest-free banking in East Africa. Its financial sector provides opportunities for greater technical capacity and institutional governance in Shariah-compliant banking and financial services.

Addis Ababa, as Ethiopia’s capital and a regional diplomatic and commercial centre, offers a valuable setting for bringing together banking professionals, regulators, Shariah advisors, auditors and financial-sector stakeholders.

This in-person program will explore how AAOIFI Shariah Standards can inform product structuring, documentation, Shariah review, internal controls and compliance practices in the Ethiopian context. Participants will also discuss practical implementation challenges and relevant international experience.

Benefits of Attending

  • Understand AAOIFI Shariah Standards and their objectives
  • Apply standards to Murabaha, Mudarabah, Musharakah, Ijarah, Salam and Istisna
  • Explore AAOIFI requirements for Sukuk and investment products
  • Strengthen Shariah governance, review, audit and internal controls
  • Identify and mitigate Shariah non-compliance risks
  • Learn through real-world examples and case discussions

Strengthening Shariah Compliance through AAOIFI Standards

Two-Days Specialized Training on AAOIFI Shariah Standards: Principles, Practical Implementation & Shariah Compliance in Islamic Finance

14–15 December, 2026 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)

Training Contents

Principles, Practical Implementation & Shariah Compliance in Islamic Finance

Introduction to AAOIFI and Shariah Standards

  • Role of AAOIFI in the global Islamic finance industry
  • Structure, scope and objectives of AAOIFI Shariah Standards
  • Fundamental principles of Shariah-compliant finance

AAOIFI Standards on Islamic Financial Contracts

  • Murabaha: trade-based financing and documentation
  • Mudarabah: investment management and profit sharing
  • Musharakah: partnership and joint ventures
  • Ijarah: leasing structures and compliance requirements
  • Salam and Istisna: forward sale and manufacturing contracts

Sukuk and Investment Instruments

  • AAOIFI Shariah Standards for Sukuk structures
  • Shariah requirements for investments and Takaful

Shariah Governance and Compliance

  • Shariah supervisory oversight and governance frameworks
  • Shariah compliance review, audit and internal controls
  • Managing Shariah non-compliance risk

Practical Implementation and Case Studies

  • AAOIFI-based Islamic banking product structuring
  • Operational challenges and practical case discussions
  • Interactive questions, answers and experience sharing

Who should attend this Training?

  • Islamic banking professionals and product developers
  • Shariah board members, advisors and scholars
  • Shariah compliance and risk management officers
  • Internal and external auditors
  • Financial regulators and supervisory authorities
  • Finance, investment and Sukuk professionals
  • Takaful and insurance professionals
  • Legal and governance professionals
  • Islamic finance consultants, academics and researchers

Trainer & Delivery Methods

Mr. Muhammad Zubair

Managing Director, AlHuda CIBE FZ LLE – UAE
Islamic Finance Expert

Mr. Muhammad Zubair is an experienced Islamic Banking and Finance professional with extensive involvement in Islamic financial engineering, product development, market and gap analysis, advisory, training and capacity building. He is also associated with Islamic microfinance and Halal industry initiatives and has extensive experience delivering specialized Islamic finance programs for banking, Takaful, microfinance and other financial-sector stakeholders.

Delivery Methods & Training Fee

The training will use an interactive, practical and participant-focused methodology:

  • Expert-led classroom presentations – 70%
  • Interactive discussions and Q&A – 20%
  • Case studies and practical exercises – 10%
  • Training Fee: USD 495 (Language: English)
  • Includes admission to training sessions, tea/coffee, lunch, study materials and Certificate.
Contact Info
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AlHuda CIBE FZ LLE - U.A.E (Advisory, Consulting & Capacity Building) P.O. Box 120867, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

+971 56 9286664

+971 55 9389900

+971 55 9389900

+92 331 9360000

info@alhudacibe.com

www.alhudacibe.com