As part of our mission to make information on Islamic finance, economics and business easily and universally accessible, we organize and develop custom seminars, conferences and training for educational, corporate and community organizations.
If you’d like to develop a bespoke training course or host an event in association with Beyond Riba, email contact@beyondriba.com
All public events are included below.
Fundamentals of cryptocurrency
The fundamentals of cryptocurrency is a four week course facilitated by Beyond Riba that seeks to give Muslims a foundational understanding of cryptocurrencies. The entire course will be online.
Date: Saturdays, 28 May, 4 June and 18 June 14:00 - 15:00 and Sunday 12 June 17:00 - 17:45
Course instructors: Mufti Faraz Adam and Asadullah Parker
* Registration is closed.
** Each session deals with a distinct topic and may be attended independently.
Topics covered:
Blockchain and cryptocurrency: what it is and why it’s needed.
Storage, exchange and security.
Shari’ah compliance of cryptocurrencies.
Independent research and investment.
Cost: Free. Registration required.
Islamic Banking vs Conventional Banking
A seminar by Beyond Riba in association with Kuils River Islamic Society Trust. The seminar will tackle some of the theoretical and practical aspects of both conventional and Islamic Banking. Seminar will include:
Overview of how a conventional bank works
Overview of how an Islamic bank works
Brief look at strategies used by Islamic banks to make a profit while avoiding interest
Discussion on whether Islamic banking is structurally different or merely different in name
Future of Islamic banking and developments in fintech and blockchain
Examples Islamic banks