Discussion for FIN545 (ISLAMIC FINANCE) @ ePJJ, UiTM Shah Alam on 7/10/12 (0830 to 1030)

1. Introduction to Islamic Finance 
1.1. Definition and scope of Islamic finance
1.2. Sources and origins of Islamic finance
1.3. Finance in Islam
1.4. The objectives of Islamic finance
1.5. Similarities with conventional finance
1.6. Differences with conventional finance
1.7. Historical background of Islamic finance
1.8. Riba Versus Interest
1.9. Money and banking in Islam
1.10. Why there is a need for Islamic finance besides conventional finance?
1.11. The importance of studying Islamic finance
1.12. The future of Islamic finance