our story

About Us

Welcome to TAIF, where excellence in Islamic Finance education empowers professionals and students to thrive in a Shari’ah-compliant financial world.
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A Journey of Courage Commitment and Lasting Success

TAIF is a new journey, tough, difficult, and challenging, yet firmly on the path to eternal success.

After 10 years of preaching in Mecca, Prophet Muhammad Peace Be Upon Him had no significant success so he decided to try new venues of dawah – the garden city of TAIF. The response there was completely reverse of the expectations. They not only refused to listen but misbehaved and mistreated the Prophet Peace Be Upon Him and even injured him. But this apparently failed mission brought the message of Islam out from the tiny confines of the valley of Mecca and presented it to the whole world out there.

This journey of the Prophet Peace Be Upon Him is a key inspiration for us as it reveals to us these valuable learnings :

  • Move out of your comfort zone
  • You may apparently fail initially, but your trust in Allah, your sincere efforts, your commitment to the purpose, and your steadfastness will bring you ultimately glory
  • Every pain is followed by comfort

We are starting this journey with a commitment to sincerely facilitate the promotion of Islamic finance as an economic solution that the world needs by offering digital learnings in Islamic finance.

Dua of Prophet Muhammad SAW-Peace Be Upon Him:

“I would, however, be much happier with Your mercy. I seek refuge in the light of Your face by which all darkness is dispelled and both this life and the life to come are put in their right course against incurring your wrath or being the subject of your anger. To You, I submit until I earn Your pleasure. Everything is powerless without your support.”

Our vision

To be the leader of the Islamic finance learning industry, providing high-quality education and innovative solutions. We aim to empower individuals and organizations with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the dynamic field of Islamic finance, fostering growth and ethical leadership globally.
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Our Mission

We mission is to increase the awareness of Islamic Banking and Finance and to bridge the human capital gap in the Islamic Finance Industry. We will provide the most comprehensive bouquet of digital learning solutions and will facilitate and support the organizations that share the common goal.

Our Values

IHSAN (Excellence)

Strive to deliver more than what is expected.

Leadership

Leading by example, Inspiring, and Be Accountable

Innovation

Look for continuous improvement, Be original and do things better differently

TEAMWORK 

Belief in Partnerships internally & externally.

INTEGRITY AND TRANSPARENCY

Be honest, do what is right, be transparent

PASSION 

We continuously strive to move forward, innovate and improve with passion

We are here to create new possibilities

To help you become successful in your field, our experts will teach you tips and tricks as well as the best practices.

Global Leader in Islamic Finance Education

Serving students across 70+ countries with guided learning pathways.

AAOIFI’s #1 Registration & Training Partner

Largest volume of AAOIFI exam registrations for 4 years in a row. We provide AAOIFI exam preparation in multiple languages.

World-Class Instructors

Learn from top Shari’ah scholars, practitioners, and industry experts.

Advanced eLearning Platform (DLX)

Self-paced, instructor-led, and corporate learning — all in one platform.
Our team

The experts behind Our success

Zia

CEO
Specialized in building and leading high-performing teams in challenging environments. Expert in streamlining operations, driving turnarounds, and delivering business results.

Fahad

Co-Founder & COO
Seasoned Islamic banker and digital transformation specialist with global experience in launching Islamic banks and fintechs. Currently leading the world’s first blockchain-based Islamic tokenization platform.

Ryan

CTO
Experienced Global Solutions Architect in IT and services industry. Skilled in .NET Framework, Scrum, Web Applications, Integration, and XML. Holds a Computer Engineering degree from The University of Western Ontario.

Ahsan

Head of opearations
A seasoned professional based in Ankara, Turkey, with expertise in business growth, operational efficiency, digital marketing, media planning, and supply chain management. 

The Human Capital Gap

82%

of the countries are experiencing shortage of talent in the Islamic Finance Services Industry.

60%

of Islamic Finance Professionals require further training and skill development

1500+

Islamic Financial Institutions across 44 countries are seeking talented professionals in Islamic Finance
Our Shariah Advisors

The experts behind Our success

Mufti Ismail Desai

shariah advisor
Mufti Ismail Ebrahim Desai, a leading Islamic finance scholar, bridges corporate and Islamic finance. He advises financial institutions globally on Shariah-compliant product development, structuring, and compliance.

Mufti Faraz Adam

shariah advisor
Mufti Faraz Adam, a UK-based Islamic finance and fintech expert, leads Amanah Advisors. He advises global Islamic financial institutions and has an extensive educational and professional background.

Dr. Mufti Yousuf Sultan​

shariah advisor
Dr. Mufti Yousuf Sultan, an expert in Islamic finance, has 15+ years in Shariah advisory, audit, and training. He holds CSAA, CIFE, PhD, and MSc in Islamic Finance.

Dr. Fazal Rahim Abdul Rahim

shariah advisor
PhD in Economics and Muamalat (USIM, Malaysia), Master's in Economics, and Bachelor's in Islamic Studies (Karachi University). Certified Sharia Adviser and Auditor (CSAA) with 26+ years in Islamic banking and Takaful.

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