Introduction to Halal Finance
Summer elective · Level 3 · Halal Finance
- Level
- 3
- Semester
- Summer
- Duration
- 3 months
- Format
- Online or in person
A clear path from study to understanding.
An introduction to the principles of Islamic finance — Islamic rulings surrounding wealth, trade, contracts, ribā, investments, insurance, mortgages, and contemporary financial transactions. Students learn how Islamic principles apply to everyday financial decisions in the modern world.
By the end of the course, students will understand the core principles of Islamic finance, identify common practices that comply with or contradict the Sharīʿah, and make informed financial decisions based on Islamic teachings.
Plan your term.
Course availability and exact class times are confirmed when registration opens for each semester.
- Course code
- HF301
- Subject
- Halal Finance
- Track
- Elective
- Semester
- Summer
- Level
- Level 3 · Advancement
- Credits earned
- 1 credit
- Schedule
- Two evenings a week · 1 hour per class · Mon–Thu, 5:00–8:00 PM
- Duration
- One semester · ~3 months (May–July)
- Prerequisites
- None
- Format
- Online or in person · Evening · Ages 14+
Mufti Abbas Piparawala
Current teaching assignments may be adjusted before the semester begins. Any change will be confirmed with registered students.
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