Skip to main content

Article (5) Stages of the Review Process in Shari’ah Compliance Function

Effective from 3/4/2025
5.1The SCF shall conduct reviews and evaluate the Shari’ah Non-Compliance controls and their applications, issue reports on the same and monitor remedial actions to ensure that Shari’ah compliance controls are adequate and operate as intended.
5.2The IFI must develop internal procedures and policies regarding SCF review exercises that should include, at least, the following stages:
  a.Develop an Annual Plan,
  b.Planning and Scoping of the review,
  c.Conduct a Field Review,
  d.Documenting Issues & Actions,
  e.Draft Reports, and
  f.Monitor Progress.

The IFI may refer to the review stages that are stated in the guidance note of this Standard.