DESCPTION

Islamic investing is founded upon the principles of Islamic finance, which strive to cater to investors' financial needs while upholding integrity, fairness, trustworthiness, and honesty. This course comprehensively explores Islamic investment and financial markets, encompassing various sectors such as money, bond and sukuk, stock, foreign exchange, derivatives, and commodities markets. Throughout the course, students delve into the fundamental principles and regulatory frameworks that underpin Islamic financial markets. They gain insights into collective investment schemes and examine case studies of Islamic securities. By engaging with the rich history of Islamic investment and analyzing the perspectives of Muslim thinkers and theoreticians, students develop a deep understanding of investment theories and market policies rooted in the Islamic investing discipline. A focal point of the course is exploring the disparity between Islamic principles and their practical implementation within the investment realm. Through in-depth case studies and contemporary applications, students critically evaluate the shift in attitudes towards Shariʿah compliance. By scrutinizing the challenges faced by the Islamic investment industry in modern times, students develop a nuanced understanding of the complexities associated with aligning investment practices with Islamic values. Beyond theoretical concepts, the course also addresses the significance of responsible investment and its correlation with social and moral values. Students explore the meanings and diverse types of investment vehicles within an Islamic context. By examining real-world examples, they gain practical insights into ethical investment practices and their impact on wealth distribution. Among the key topics, the course covers Principles and regulations of Islamic financial markets, Exploration of money, bond and sukuk, stock, foreign exchange, derivatives, and commodities markets, Collective investment schemes and case studies of Islamic securities, Historical perspectives and theories of Muslim thinkers on investment and market policies, Analyzing the gap between Islamic ideals and practical implementation in investing, Shifting attitudes towards Shariʿah compliance through contemporary applications, Challenges faced by the Islamic investment industry in modern times, Responsible investment and its connection to social and moral values, and Understanding different investment vehicles within an Islamic framework. In this transformative course, students will not only gain a deep understanding of Islamic investment and financial markets but also develop the necessary skills to navigate the complex landscape of ethical investing with confidence and integrity.