Sharia Risk Management Framework for Islamic Financial Institutions: Its Global Application in Managing Sharia Non- Compliant Risk

(Rangka Kerja Pengurusan Risiko Syariah Institusi Kewangan Islam: Aplikasi Global Menangani Risiko Ketidakpatuhan Syariah)

Authors

  • Rusni Hassan Deputy Dean IIUM Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance IIUM
  • Adnan Yusoff Universiti Tenaga Nasional.
  • Mohd. Syahmi Ab. Karim Bank Pembangunan Islam Dunia
  • Ahmad Azam Othman International Islamic University Malaysia image/svg+xml
  • Muhammad Naim Omar International Islamic University Malaysia image/svg+xml
  • Mohammad Deen Mohd. Napiah International Islamic University Malaysia image/svg+xml
  • Mohamad Asmadi Abdullah International Islamic University Malaysia image/svg+xml
  • Ahmad Najib Abdullah International Islamic University Malaysia image/svg+xml

Abstract

In addition to the risks faced by traditional financial institutions, Islamic banks are widely exposed to sharia-related risks with regards to the need for ensuring compliance of its operational activities and financial products with Islamic law. In order to mitigate these additional risks, Islamic financial institutions are urged to establish a comprehensive 'Framework for Sharia Risk Management' that can help them monitor their banking, financing and investment activities in conformity with sharia principles and hence enhance their sustainability in the long run.

Keywords: Sharia Risk Management Practices, sharia compliant, Islamic finance, traditional financial institutions, banking system

Author Biographies

  • Ahmad Azam Othman, International Islamic University Malaysia

    Kulliyyah Undang-undang Ahmad Ibrahim

  • Muhammad Naim Omar, International Islamic University Malaysia

    Kulliyyah Undang-undang Ahmad Ibrahim

  • Mohammad Deen Mohd. Napiah, International Islamic University Malaysia

    Kulliyyah Undang-undang Ahmad Ibrahim

  • Mohamad Asmadi Abdullah, International Islamic University Malaysia

    Kulliyyah Undang-undang Ahmad Ibrahim

  • Ahmad Najib Abdullah, International Islamic University Malaysia

    Kulliyyah Undang-undang Ahmad Ibrahim

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2017-07-01