The lecture, being part of the lectures delivered by the Research Division of HBKU’s CIS, will go through the contemporary financial transactions in light of the Shariah maqasid (objectives) and the current needs and requirements. It will cover the Islamic banking products in light of such needs to identify which is Shariah-compatible and which is not. The lecture will also analyze the main Islamic banking products to identify which is likely to be adopted or rejected, or limit such products to certain terms and controls to make them acceptable from the maqasid point of view.

The lecture will be delivered by: 

• Dr. Abdulazeem Abo Zayd
• Professor in CIS’ Islamic Finance Program

The lecture will be delivered in Arabic; simultaneous interpretation will be available.