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Key Facts: AQIF Exam

100

MCQ Exam Questions

IBFIM / AAGBS AQIF exam method

2.5 hrs

Exam Duration

IBFIM / AAGBS AQIF exam method

60%

Passing Mark

IBFIM / AQIF On The Go FAQ

AQIF Modules (M1–M5)

IBFIM AQIF programme outline

SPM

Minimum Entry (or equivalent)

IBFIM AQIF entry requirement

MYR 300

Assessment Fee (per attempt)

IBFIM AQIF brochure

IBFIM AQIF (Malaysia) is assessed by 100 MCQs in 2.5 hours with a 60% pass mark. Five modules: Shariah fundamentals, contract application, ethics, legal/governance, and Islamic finance architecture. Minimum entry is SPM or equivalent.

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1Which of the following is the primary and highest source of Shariah for Islamic finance?

A.The Quran

B.Qiyas (analogical reasoning)

C.Urf (custom)

D.Fatwa of individual scholars

Explanation: The Quran is the highest revealed source of Shariah. The Sunnah is the second revealed source, and derived sources such as Ijma and Qiyas operate beneath both and must not contradict them. Custom and individual fatwas are not sources of that rank.

2In Islamic jurisprudence, what does the Sunnah primarily refer to?

A.Binding resolutions issued by a national Shariah advisory council

B.Sayings, actions and tacit approvals of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

C.Extension of a textual ruling to a new case by analogical reasoning

D.Established commercial custom accepted by a trading community

Explanation: The Sunnah comprises the Prophet's sayings (qawl), actions (fi'l), and tacit approvals (taqrir). It is the second primary source of Shariah after the Quran and guides interpretation of financial rulings.

3Which of the following best describes Maqasid al-Shariah in the context of Islamic finance?

A.Maximising shareholder dividends as the sole measure of a bank's success

B.Removing every commercial and market risk a customer might face

C.Preserving faith, life, intellect, lineage and wealth as Shariah's higher aims

D.A register of prohibited industries maintained solely by AAOIFI

Explanation: Maqasid al-Shariah are the higher objectives of Islamic law—commonly framed as protecting religion (din), life (nafs), intellect ('aql), lineage (nasl), and wealth (mal). Islamic finance products should serve these objectives, not merely avoid technical form violations.

4What is Riba in Islamic finance?

A.An agreed profit-sharing ratio between rab al-mal and mudarib

B.Rental paid by a lessee for the usufruct of a leased asset

C.A fee paid to an agent for services rendered under wakalah

D.An unjustified increase stipulated on a loan or ribawi exchange

Explanation: Riba refers to unjustified excess, commonly associated with interest on loans and certain unequal exchanges of ribawi items. Its prohibition is a foundational principle distinguishing Islamic from conventional interest-based finance.

5Gharar in Islamic commercial contracts primarily refers to:

A.Excessive uncertainty in a contract that may cause dispute or injustice

B.Any profit a financial institution earns from its financing business

C.The requirement that every financed asset carry takaful cover

D.Any deferred payment arrangement running longer than twelve months

Explanation: Gharar is excessive uncertainty or ambiguity in the subject matter, price, or terms of a contract such that it may cause injustice or dispute. Islamic contracts require sufficient clarity of essential elements to avoid prohibited gharar.

6Maysir (gambling) is prohibited in Islamic finance because it involves:

A.Sharing profit and loss between a capital provider and an entrepreneur

B.A game of chance where one party's gain comes purely from another's loss

C.A documented mark-up sale of an identified and owned asset

D.An agency arrangement performed for a disclosed and agreed fee

Explanation: Maysir refers to gambling and games of chance. Contracts that transfer wealth based purely on chance without productive exchange or genuine risk-sharing are prohibited. Profit-and-loss sharing and asset-based trade are different concepts.

7Which activity is generally considered non-compliant (haram) for Islamic finance investment screening?

A.Financing a residential property under Ijarah Muntahiyah Bi al-Tamlik

B.Investing in an equity fund screened against prohibited business sectors

C.Financing a brewery whose core business is producing alcoholic drinks

D.Providing wakalah-based payment services to a halal trading company

Explanation: Businesses whose core activities involve prohibited goods or services—such as alcohol, pork, conventional interest-based lending as a primary business, or gambling—are typically screened out. Financing alcohol production is a classic prohibited activity.

8In Fiqh al-Muamalat, a valid contract (aqd) generally requires:

A.The authorised signature of a bank officer on the facility letter alone

B.An oral agreement in which the subject matter is left unidentified

C.A benchmark interest rate stated as an essential pillar of the contract

D.Ijab and qabul by capable parties over a clearly identified subject matter

Explanation: A valid Islamic commercial contract rests on offer and acceptance by capable parties, with sufficient clarity of subject matter and terms. Interest benchmarking is not a pillar of aqd; clarity and legality of subject matter are.

9Ijma in Islamic jurisprudence refers to:

A.Consensus of qualified mujtahids on a Shariah ruling

B.A unilateral promise by a customer to purchase an asset

C.The inflation and policy rate targets set by a central bank

D.The listing and disclosure rules issued by a stock exchange

Explanation: Ijma is the consensus of qualified mujtahids on a legal ruling after the Prophet's time. It is recognised as a secondary source of Shariah after Quran and Sunnah.

10Qiyas is best described as:

A.Departing from strict analogy on equity grounds to avoid hardship

B.Extending a textual ruling to a new case sharing the same 'illah

C.Presuming a prior established state continues until proof of change

D.Blocking an otherwise lawful means because it leads to a prohibited end

Explanation: Qiyas applies a known Shariah ruling to a new situation that shares the same effective cause. It is a classical method of deriving rulings when primary texts do not address a case directly.

About the AQIF Exam

The Associate Qualification in Islamic Finance (AQIF) is IBFIM's entry-level Islamic finance qualification. It covers Shariah philosophy and fundamentals, application of major Shariah contracts, ethics, legal aspects and Shariah governance, and contemporary Islamic finance architecture. The assessment is 100 MCQs in 2.5 hours with a 60% passing mark.

Exam sponsor: IBFIM (Islamic Banking & Finance Institute Malaysia). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

100 multiple-choice questions covering five AQIF modules in a single sitting

Time Limit

2 hours 30 minutes

Passing Score

60%

Exam / Certification Fees

MYR 300 assessment fee plus module fees (online MYR 1,820 for M1–M3 each, MYR 910 for M4–M5 each) + 6% SST

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

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Philosophy & Fundamentals of Shariah

Origins and sources of Shariah, maqasid, and foundational prohibitions (riba, gharar, maysir) for Islamic financial practice.

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Application of Shariah Contracts

Mechanisms of widely used contracts—Murabahah, Mudarabah, Musharakah, Ijarah, Istisna', Salam, Tawarruq, Wakalah—and product structuring.

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Ethics in Islamic Finance

Islamic ethical principles applied to financial conduct, transparency, fairness, and value-based outcomes.

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Legal Aspects & Governance

Islamic laws and Shariah governance locally and internationally, including Malaysian IFSA/SAC frameworks and AAOIFI/IFSB standards.

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Islamic Finance Architecture

Components of contemporary Islamic finance—instruments, institutions, and issues for competitive, Shariah-authentic architecture.

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Passing score: 60%
Assessment: 100 multiple-choice questions covering five AQIF modules in a single sitting
Time limit: 2 hours 30 minutes
Exam / certification fees: MYR 300 assessment fee plus module fees (online MYR 1,820 for M1–M3 each, MYR 910 for M4–M5 each) + 6% SST Official sources

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AQIF: Suggested Study Strategy

1Weight revision toward Application of Shariah (M2)—the longest module in common 6-day programmes and the densest contract content.

2Build a one-page comparison of Murabahah, Mudarabah, Musharakah, Ijarah, Istisna', Salam, and Tawarruq (parties, risk, ownership, typical use).

3Memorise Malaysian governance landmarks: IFSA 2013, BNM Shariah Advisory Council, bank Shariah Committees, and SC SAC for Islamic capital markets.

4Distinguish Islamic deposits vs investment accounts and why disclosure of investment risk matters under IFSA.

5Link ethics (amanah, justice, transparency) to mis-selling scenarios—AQIF ethics is applied, not only definitional.

6Review sukuk and takaful at architecture level: what asset/risk-sharing idea each uses versus conventional bonds/insurance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IBFIM AQIF exam format?

AQIF is assessed by 100 multiple-choice questions in two and a half hours (2.5 hours) with a 60% passing mark. IBFIM's AQIF brochure describes remote online examination for the self-study assessment pathway; older On The Go materials described computer-based sittings at designated centres.

What modules does AQIF cover?

Five modules: (M1) Philosophy and Fundamentals of Shariah for Islamic Finance; (M2) Application of Shariah in Islamic Finance; (M3) Ethics in Islamic Finance; (M4) Legal Aspects & Governance for Islamic Finance; and (M5) Islamic Finance Architecture.

What are the entry requirements?

IBFIM materials state a minimum of Malaysia's SPM or equivalent. AQIF On The Go FAQs also describe age and residency/visa conditions for certain delivery modes.

How much does AQIF cost?

Fees depend on delivery mode. IBFIM's AQIF brochure lists the assessment at MYR 300 per attempt, online modules at MYR 1,820 each for M1-M3 and MYR 910 each for M4-M5 (face-to-face MYR 2,300 and MYR 1,150), and an optional exam-prep class at MYR 520, all subject to 6% SST. Employer-sponsored and partner-university packages are priced separately.

Is AQIF a pathway to other IBFIM qualifications?

Yes. AQIF is the associate-level foundation. After AQIF, candidates can progress toward Intermediate Qualification in Islamic Finance (IQIF) and Certified Qualification in Islamic Finance (CQIF) specialisations such as banking, takaful, or capital market.