Aspect | Details |
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Launch Year | 2023 |
Modules | 4 |
Practical Experience | 1 year (PER) required |
Self-Study | Minimum 325 hours |
Exam Centers | 65+ globally |
Certified Shari’ah Advisor (CSE) | |
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The CSE fellowship trains professionals to ensure Shari’ah compliance in Islamic finance, aligned with AAOIFI standards. | |
Category | Details |
Program Objective | Train candidates to advise on Shari’ah compliance for contracts, products, and governance per AAOIFI standards. |
Key Benefits |
– Join 2800+ AAOIFI fellows in 74 countries. – Multidisciplinary learning (Shari’ah, product development, accounting, risk management). |
Learning Content |
– AAOIFI Shari’ah standards (scholar-endorsed). – Practical PER experience (Shari’ah boards, compliance, product development). |
Career Opportunities |
– High demand for AAOIFI expertise. – Globally recognized benchmark qualification. |
Language | Arabic (currently). |
Eligibility | Bachelor’s in Shari’ah & Law (or equivalent) from a reputable institution. |
2025 Exam Deadlines |
– April Exam: Register by 12 Mar 2025. – September Exam: Register by 20 Aug 2025. |
Curriculum | |
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CSE consists of four modules and a one-year practical experience requirement (PER). | |
Module | Details |
Module 1 | Shari’ah Standards (SS) – 30% |
Module 2 | Islamic Financial Structuring and Development (IFSD) – 30% |
Module 3 | AAOIFI Technical Standards (ATS) – 20% |
Module 4 | Business and Regulatory Environment (BRE) – 20% |
Practical Experience Requirement (PER) | |
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Duration | 1 year |
Place of PER | Any pre-approved institution |
Supervisor | Any pre-approved Shari’ah scholar |
Deliverable | Submission of periodic and final reports to AAOIFI |
Requirement | Fulfillment of Shari’ah-related work performed for IFIs |
Exemption | Case-by-case basis. Candidates may submit two 5,000-7,000 word research papers. |
Exemption | |
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Module exemption(s) are generally offered as follows: | |
Module | Exemption Criteria |
SS | CSAA or CSA fellowships |
IFSD | No exemption |
ATS | CIPA or CSA fellowships |
BRE | CIPA or CSA fellowships or any professional qualification by a body recognized by IFAC |
PER Exemption | |
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Partial (6-months exemption) | Full exemption |
3 years of experience in a Shari’ah-related field in an Islamic financial institution. | More than 3 years of experience in a Shari’ah-related field in an Islamic financial institution. |
Examinations | ||||
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The 2025 examination schedule is as follows: | ||||
Module | Window 1 | Window 2 | Duration (hrs) | Format |
IFSD | 14 April 2025 | 22 September 2025 | 3 | MCQs & scenario vignettes |
ATS | 15 April 2025 | 23 September 2025 | 2 | MCQs & scenario vignettes |
BRE | 15 April 2025 | 23 September 2025 | 2 | MCQs & scenario vignettes |
SS | 16 April 2025 | 24 September 2025 | 3 | MCQs & scenario vignettes |
CSE Fellowship | |
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To become a fellow of the CSE, the candidate must: | |
1 | Pass all four modules (or qualify for module exemption(s)) |
2 | Earn a passing grade in PER |
3 | Meet the eligibility criteria |
4 | Pay any applicable dues |
*For latest information, visit www.aaoifi.com |
Fees & Discounts | Details |
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Program Fees | USD 2,200 (includes registration, study texts, mock exams, exam sittings, PER fee, and certificate fee with postal expenses). |
TAIF Group Discount |
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Or contact: contact@taiflearning.com
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TAIF Discount for Non-GCC | USD 770 |
TAIF Discount for GCC | USD 1,430 |
Discounted Fee | Discounted fee does not include certificate postal charges |
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