Certificate in Islamic Commercial Law

The Certificate in Islamic Commercial Law covers Islamic law and Islamic commercial jurisprudence in Islamic finance and discusses the sources, principles, concepts, methodology, standards and applications of Islamic law in relation to financial system, industry and environment.


CIMA's Islamic finance qualifications structure reflects the evolving requirements in business. Comprising of the Certificates in Islamic finance and the Diploma in Islamic finance. Whether you are completely new to this area of finance or have prior experience, uncover all the possibilities with our suite of Islamic finance qualifications.


The individual certificates will give you skills in Shari'ah compliance and the complexities of the contracts that underpin this compliance. You will also develop confidence in the use of the contracts that underpin Islamic finance, and the terminology that sets Islamic finance apart from conventional finance.


This individual certificate is one of four certificates that make up the Diploma in Islamic Finance.


Topics discussed:





Introduction to Islamic commercial law

The sources of the Islamic commercial law including the Qur'an and the traditions of the Prophet Mohammad

The methodologies used to solve modern problems in Islamic finance

Shari'ah compliance and the importance of the Shari'ah standards



Who should take this course?


These qualifications will be valuable for newcomers and professionals operating in a range of industries. There is no entry criteria for these certificates. They are designed to give two significant market advantages: (1) the professional recognition of a CIMA international qualification, and (2) demonstrable expertise in the complex, fast growing world of Islamic finance.


Additional Info





Format: Course – Online

Level: Basic

Duration: 40 Hours

This CPD program is eligible for a digital badge. Find out more about Digital Badges from CGMA.




Online Access Instructions


A personal pin code is enclosed in the physical packaging that may be activated online upon receipt. Once activated, you will gain immediate online access to the product for one full year.


System Requirements


AICPA’s online CPE courses will operate in a variety of configurations, but only the configuration described below is supported by AICPA technicians.


A stable and continuous internet connection is required. In order to record your completion of the online learning courses, please ensure you are connected to the internet at all times while taking the course. It is your responsibility to validate that CPE certificate(s) are available within your account after successfully completing the course and/or exam.


Supported Operating Systems:





Macintosh OS X 10.10 to present

Windows 7 to present



Supported Browsers:





Apple Safari

Google Chrome

Microsoft Internet Explorer

Mozilla Firefox



Required Browser Plug-ins:





Adobe Flash

Adobe Acrobat Reader



Technical Support: Please contact service@aicpa.org.