Shariah Audit framework: A case study of UAE Noor Takaful operations

There is still a perception that Shariah experts generally have not undergone any robust and transparent tests or professional examinations on their credibility and integrity as normally undertaken by other finance professionals such as economists, accountants and bankers who are regulated by their respective professional bodies and bound by specific professional ethics. Certainly, Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions has put in place qualified professional Shariah auditors by offering professional qualifications in Accounting, Auditing and advisory for Institutions offering only Islamic financial services. This book attempts to explain the significant of internal Shariah audit for verifying that Shariah compliance has been satisfied, during which any incident of non-compliance will be recorded and reported, and rectified. What are the Shariah auditable areas in the Takaful undertakings. Finally, the book examined the experience of Noor Takaful operator in auditing and adapting Shariah auditable areas in both its General and Family businesses.