Roles

Murad Moulod Al-Mahjoub Ibrahim's primary responsibilities include lecturing on courses related to Islamic finance jurisprudence, supervising undergraduate research, conducting workshops on Islamic transactions and banking practices, and overseeing field trips to banks for students to gain firsthand experience and a comprehensive understanding of these institutions. These activities are designed to prepare students for careers in the financial sector upon graduation.

Careers

Given my recent appointment to the university, my academic career is still in its early stages. Since starting as a lecturer at the college, I have been consistently engaged in related academic activities.

Research Interests

Murad Mouloud Al Mahjoub Ibrahim's research interests primarily focus on contemporary Islamic financial transactions. This alignment is due to his work in financial institutions and his lectures, which both revolve around this subject. Given the sensitivity of the topic, international institutions have placed significant emphasis on this area, issuing standards specifically for such research. These international and local standards regulate Islamic finance, making it more accessible and easier to study.

External Activities

Professional Experience

Murad Mouloud Al Mahjoub Ibrahim holds several professional certifications in Islamic finance, including:

• Executive Professional Master in Islamic Finance issued by the General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI).
• Certified Shari’ah Auditor and Examiner (CSAA) issued by the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI).
• Specialized Professional Diploma/Shari’ah Auditing issued by the Institute of Banking and Financial Studies, Central Bank of Libya.
• Certified Islamic Banker (CIB) issued by the General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI).
• Certificate in Islamic Banking Fundamentals issued jointly by the Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences and the Libyan Islamic Finance Association.
• Registered on the Central Bank of Libya's Shari’ah Auditors Registry.
• Registered on the Shari’ah Auditors Registry of the Higher Shari’ah Supervisory Committee for Takaful Insurance Companies.

Professional Career

Murad Mouloud Al Mahjoub Ibrahim has focused his professional career on Islamic banking. He has held various positions and memberships, including:

• Chairman of the Shari’ah Supervisory Board at the Libyan Islamic Bank.
• Executive Member of the Shari’ah Supervisory Board at Al-Muttahid Bank.
• Shari’ah Consultant and Product Development Specialist at the Libyan Islamic Bank.
• Member of the Shari’ah Supervisory Board at Al-Aman Bank (formerly).
• Member of the Products Development Committee at the Central Bank of Libya.
• Trainer at the Institute of Banking and Financial Studies, Central Bank of Libya.
• Member and Trainer at the Libyan Islamic Finance Association.
• Member of the Academy of Development Experts for Training and Consulting.

Experience and Work

• Shari'ah Supervisory Board Member: Eight years.
• Trainer for Islamic Financial Institutions: Ten years.
• Overseeing and participating in the creation of several product manuals issued by the Products Development Committee at the Central Bank of Libya, including: Salam, Mudarabah, Diminishing Musharakah, Ijarah wa Iqtina, Ijarah for Benefits (Educational, Medical, Hajj, and Umrah).
• Shari’ah and linguistic review of product manuals issued by the Products Development Committee at the Central Bank of Libya, including: Murabaha for the Buyer, Istisna, Musyarakah, Current Accounts, Investment Accounts, Ijarah wa Iqtina, Mudarabah, Salam, Diminishing Musharakah, Ijarah for Benefits (Educational, Medical, Hajj, and Umrah), and Qard Hasan.
• Participation in workshops for various banks to explain the procedures for financing and investment structures.
• Attendance at international and local conferences, forums, and workshops in Libya related to Islamic economics and banking.