1 . Shariah literally means, 'the straight path to be followed'. Al-Qurtubi defines Shariah as the canon of Islamic law-the commandments of Allah (SWT) to mankind. A comprehensive definition of the word Shariah can be deduced from the different definitions of the Islamic teachings and system, which was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), recorded in the Quran and deducible from the Prophet's divinely guided actions and sayings. In brief, Shariah is the Islamic guidelines that govern all aspects of human life in which it is including the political, economic and social activities. Banking activities is part of the economic activities. Islam has provided the guidelines through the Shariah ruling that govern the banking related activities that portrays in Islamic finance. As an Islamic financial consultant, should you aware that