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SYARIAH ADVISORY FORUM (SAF) 2026
SYARIAH ADVISORY FORUM (SAF) 2026
https://bilif.com.bn/2026/09/syariah-advisory-forum-saf-2026/
Brunei Institute of Leadership & Islamic Finance (BILIF) hosted the Syariah Advisory Forum (SAF) 2026 on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, at the Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam. The forum was attended by local and regional participants comprised members from government agencies and industry practitioners.
The forum themed “Syariah Governance: Embracing Digital Financial Solutions and Financial Innovation,” brought together prominent Syariah scholars, practitioners and industry experts to share insights and engage in discussions on advancing Syariah governance in Islamic finance; digital finance & financial innovation; addressing emerging Syariah compliance challenges and strengthening Maqasid-aligned practices.
The event commenced with welcoming remarks by Afero Eswandy Mohamad, Acting Chief Executive Officer of BILIF . In his address, he emphasised the importance of strong and responsive Syariah governance in ensuring that the Islamic finance industry continues to evolve in line with technological advancements and financial innovation.
The event continued with a special presentation titled “Ta’widh & Gharamah in Islamic Finance: Revisiting the Foundations and Contemporary Industry Expectations” by Prof Dr Aishath Muneeza, Associate Dean for Students and Internationalization, INCEIF University, Malaysia. This was followed by a panel discussion entitled “Ta’widh & Gharamah: Contemporary Challenges in Syariah Advisory and Industry Practice”, featuring Dr Haji Mohd Aidil Yusrie bin Haji Shari, Deputy Chairperson, BIBD Shariah Advisory Body; Prof Dr Aishath Muneeza; Prof Dr Sharifah Faigah binti Syed Alwi, Professor, Arshad Ayub Graduate Business School, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia; and Shakir Jakhura, Syariah Department, Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI), Bahrain and moderated by Dayang Muniirah binti Awang Mahali, Executive Officer Syariah Department I Secretariat & Governance, Perbadanan Tabung Amanah Islam Brunei (TAIB).
The forum also featured a dialogue session under the Fiqh Mu’amalat Professional Programme (FMPP) titled “Building Future Syariah Talent: From Learning and Mentoring to Future Readiness.” The session brought together FMPP alumni as panellists, namely Muhammad Khairul Anuar bin Haji Ahmad, Senior Manager, Syariah Finance, Brunei Darussalam Central Bank;