Introduction to Shariah-Compliant Investing
Course Description
Develop your understanding of Introduction to Shariah-Compliant Investing through a structured, self-paced learning path.
The course draws on research and teaching materials by Prof Dr Mohd Ma'Sum Billah, with source attribution retained in the readings.
What you will study
- Investment purpose and risk
- Permissible assets and activities
- Shares and funds
- Diversification concepts
- Reading an investment case
Entry knowledge
B01 and B03
Learning format
English PDF readings, guided study activities and assessments appropriate to the course level.
Estimated study time
4.25 hours of self-paced reading, activities and assessment. This is a planning estimate and will be refined after lesson review.
Learning outcomes
- Explain investment purpose, time horizon and capacity for loss.
- Identify activity, rights and screening evidence needed for a review.
- Distinguish direct shares from pooled fund units and read fee information.
- Recognise shared exposures and record unresolved investment questions.
Your study sequence
Start with the guided lessons in chapter order. Use the attributed source readings for deeper study. Complete the practical case workbook, compare your responses with its worked discussion, then take the final knowledge check.
Assessment
The final knowledge check has 10 questions worth one mark each. Allow 20 minutes; the pass mark is 7 out of 10 and up to three attempts are available. The workbook is self-review practice. Completion certificates are currently disabled.
Estimated study time
5 hours, including guided study, the practical workbook and assessment preparation. This is an estimate; optional source-reading time varies.