The regulations and requirements surrounding Shari’ah compliance can be complex and difficult to understand: how can you align your operations with Islamic principles?
Fintech companies may feel pressure to achieve Shari’ah compliance and obtain certification in order to remain competitive and meet the expectations of their customers and stakeholders.
The abundance of information on Islamic finance and conflicting opinions can be overwhelming and confusing. It may be difficult to determine who to trust.
Disputes and conflicts between business partners can be complex and sensitive issues that require careful management to ensure that they are resolved effectively.
The Islamic Finance Advisory
We are a division of the Islamic Council that aims to become the primary institution for enabling people to live their lives and conduct their financial dealings in compliance with the Shariah and faith-based objectives and values, through direct advice and holistic education.
Our team of experienced scholars and qualified professionals provide a broad range of advisory services on all matters concerning Islamic Finance.
Our services are transformative and ethical, benefiting businesses, charities, the Fintech and DeFi sector, and personal finance. Our expertise spans various domains, including Shari'ah compliance, Islamic finance product design and development, Islamic finance liquidity management, Islamic finance financial risk management strategies, Zakah, Awqaaf (Endowments) and financial dispute resolutions and adjudications.
Our vision is to see a world in which wealth-building is divinely-inspired, equitable and seamless, with no one being left behind in our pursuit of happiness.
Our Services.
Shari'ah Consultancy
Share your specific needs with one of our experts and receive personalised guidance to help you understand and implement Shari’ah principles in your operations.
Shari'ah Audit and Assessment
Get a comprehensive audit and assessment of your products and services to ensure they comply with Shari’ah principles, including a detailed review of the product's features, functionalities and underlying contracts, among other aspects.
Shari'ah Certification
Get Shari’ah-compliant certification and contracts, and Zakah and Waqf certification to help you demonstrate your commitment to compliance with Islamic finance principles and ethical business practices.
Training and Education
Equip yourself and your team with the knowledge and skill needed to ensure your products and services meet your customers' ethical and religious standards. By the end, you will understand a wide range of topics, including the basics of Islamic finance and the regulatory and legal framework governing it.
Research and Development
Develop a Shari’ah-compliant product and service with our support. We can help your business by conducting research and development activities that explore new technologies and identify innovative methods to ensure compliance with Islamic finance principles.
Client Spotlight Promotion
Get featured in our emails, articles, videos and podcasts to increase visibility and exposure for your business or charity and enhance your reputation as a socially responsible and ethical business that complies with Islamic finance principles.
Our Clients.
Our consultancy and certification services can be tailored to meet the needs of a range of fintech companies, including
At Islamic Finance Advisory, we work with a wide range of fintech companies to ensure that their products and services are Shari'ah-compliant and meet the ethical and religious standards of Islamic finance.
Crowdfunding Platforms
Crowdfunding Models Reward-Based Crowdfunding Donation-Based Crowdfunding Equity-Based Crowdfunding Debt-Based Crowdfunding Crowdfunding campaign management tools, data analytics and marketing support.
Payment Services
E-Wallets Mobile Payments Peer-to-Peer Payments Online Payments Cross-border Payments
Investment Platforms
Robo-Advisory Online Trading Crowdfunding Peer-to-Peer Lending Digital Wealth Management
Islamic Banking and Finance
Mobile Banking Online Banking Digital Wallets Personal Finance Management Small Business Banking Open Banking
Insurance and Takaful
Family Takaful General Takaful Investment-Linked Takaful Retakaful
If you are unable to cover our fees, you can apply for financial assistance through our hardship fund here. We will evaluate your application to ascertain your eligibility for the fund. If your application is approved, the amount you receive will be contingent upon your application details, the number of applicants seeking assistance at that time and the level of funds available.
Sessions can be provisionally booked by applying online here.
If we agree to take on your case, we will call you to finalise an agreed date and time.
A session with an advisor may be at most 60 minutes.
This will differ on a case-to-case basis.
In the far majority of cases, the presence of all parties is mandatory for reconciliation to take place. However, exceptions can be made where warranted and applicable.
Yes, all fees are outlined here. We recommend reading our terms and policies, and complaint procedures before booking a session.
Yes, you can book multiple sessions.
Payments can be made either by Bank transfer, PayPal or cash.
No, all payments must be made at least 48 hours prior to your session.
Yes, however, you may incur a cost. If the session is cancelled before three weeks of your agreed session date, then no fee is incurred. There is a 30% charge of the session fee for any cancellations that occur between one
The majority of our appointments are online. Exceptions can be made and the session can be held at our offices in East London where warranted and applicable.
Talaaq, Khula and Faskh Certification Affirmation of Past Divorce Verdict of Judgement (Talaaq, Nikah, Inheritance etc.) Wali Appointment Shari’ah Compliance (Halal, Zakatable etc.) General Fataawa (Covid Burial, Grenfell etc.)
If you are unable to cover our fees, you can apply for financial assistance through our hardship fund here. We will evaluate your application to ascertain your eligibility for the fund. If your application is approved, the amount you receive will be contingent upon your application details, the number of applicants seeking assistance at that time and the level of funds available.
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