Introduction to Islamic Finance – Free Seminar

Pickering Islamic Centre, in collaboration with Ethica Institute of Islamic Finance, invites you to a powerful and insightful seminar on the foundations and future of Islamic finance.

Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM (After Maghrib)
Location: 2065 Brock Rd, Pickering
Live Stream: masjid.ca

Guest Speaker:

Atif R. Khan
Managing Director, Ethica Institute of Islamic Finance

Atif R. Khan is the Founder and Managing Director of Ethica Institute of Islamic Finance, a globally recognized leader in Islamic finance education. With over 30 years of experience in finance, he has trained and guided more than 15,000 professionals across 65+ countries.

Before founding Ethica in 2002, Atif worked in investment banking at Morgan Stanley in New York and London. Driven by a commitment to ethical finance, Atif spent years studying Shariah sciences under leading scholars, shaping Ethica into a premier institution offering AAOIFI-compliant certification and training. His work bridges traditional Islamic scholarship with real-world financial expertise.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree (summa cum laude) from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and a Master’s degree from Harvard University, with additional studies at MIT.

What You’ll Learn:

• What Islamic Finance is
• Its History & Importance
• Practical Implementation
• Key Challenges in Today’s Financial System

About Ethica Institute of Islamic Finance:

Ethica is a globally recognized leader in Islamic finance education, driven by a mission to provide real alternatives to interest-based banking. With training delivered across 160+ financial institutions in 64 countries, Ethica is trusted worldwide for its 100% AAOIFI-compliant certification programs.

Unlike traditional academic models, Ethica combines scholarly rigor with real-world banking expertise. Its flagship Certified Islamic Finance Executive™ (CIFE™) program equips professionals with practical, standards-based knowledge for today’s financial landscape.

Ethica believes that meaningful change requires:

• Moving beyond debt-based systems
• Expanding access to ethical financial solutions
• Addressing social and environmental impact

Why Attend?

This seminar is ideal for:

• Students and professionals
• Business owners
• Anyone seeking halal financial alternatives
• Individuals interested in ethical and sustainable finance

Join us for this free session and gain clarity on one of the fastest-growing financial systems in the world.