Course Team

Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari (Darul Iftaa, Leicester, UK)

At A Glance

• 16 Live Online Sessions
• 1 Hr per Lecture
• Duration: 4+ Months
• Sundays, 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM (London, UK)
• Video Recordings Available
• Access to Mobile App
• Live Q&A
• Digital Certificate
• From £22.49/Month (For 4 Months)

Enroll Now

• Starts on 26th January 2025
• Course Fee:
  Pay in Full: £89.99 £79.99
  Pay in 6 Installments: £22.49 per month
• Registration Deadline: 25th January 2025

Course Overview

This 16-session course “An Essential Islamic Guide to Halal Business, Investment, and Employment” is tailored for Muslims seeking to conduct business, invest, and work in harmony with Islamic values. It begins with foundational teachings on the fiqh of business, explaining Islamic rulings on halal and haram, contract ethics, and strategies for attracting barakah. Key areas covered include Shariah-compliant investments (like Mudarabah and Musharakah), modern asset types (cryptocurrencies and NFTs), and Islamic rulings on insurance and banking. Attendees will also explore debt-free financial planning, zakah compliance for business assets, and the ethical role of Zakah in wealth purification.

Learning Objectives

• Gain a Comprehensive Understanding of Islamic Business Ethics and Rulings: Develop foundational knowledge of Islamic ethics and rulings, including key obligations and prohibitions, and learn how principles like honesty, integrity, and fairness can be integrated into all aspects of business and professional dealings.
• Design Shariah-Compliant Investment Portfolios: Master the skills to build and manage investment portfolios that adhere to Islamic principles, including practical applications of key contracts such as Mudarabah (profit-sharing) and Musharakah (partnership).
• Master Accurate Zakah Calculation for Business Assets: Attain proficiency in identifying zakatable assets, accurately calculating Zakah obligations, and ensuring wealth compliance to invite barakah (blessings) into financial earnings.

• Apply Islamic Rulings to Banking and Insurance Decisions: Explore Islamic guidelines on conventional banking, insurance, and financial instruments, with a focus on Shariah-compliant solutions that address the unique needs of modern businesses.
• Implement Debt-Free Financial Strategies Rooted in Islamic Principles: Discover effective methods for financial planning and debt management, grounded in qana’ah (contentment) and tawakkul (trust in Allah), to achieve sustainable financial freedom and peace of mind.

Learning Outcomes

• Ability to Integrate Islamic Business Ethics and Rulings: Participants will demonstrate confidence in applying key Islamic obligations and prohibitions, such as honesty, integrity, and fairness, in all aspects of their business and professional interactions.
• Proficiency in Building Shariah-Compliant Investment Portfolios: Graduates will be equipped to design, implement, and manage investment portfolios that adhere to Shariah principles, utilising contracts like Mudarabah and Musharakah effectively in various financial contexts.
• Competence in Zakah Calculation and Compliance: Learners will accurately identify zakatable assets and calculate Zakah for business purposes, ensuring adherence to Islamic obligations and inviting barakah (blessings) into their financial dealings.

• Skillful Application of Islamic Rulings in Financial Decisions: Participants will confidently apply Islamic rulings to real-world decisions in banking, insurance, and other financial matters, prioritising Shariah-compliant options tailored to modern business needs.
• Capability to Implement Debt-Free Strategies in Line with Islamic Principles: Attendees will successfully integrate debt-free financial strategies, embodying qana’ah (contentment) and tawakkul (trust in Allah) to achieve long-term financial stability and spiritual peace.

MODULES