Islamic investors, need to balance their investment portfolio, just like any other Investor, In the light of Islamic sharia restrictions, one wonders, what are the options available for an Islamic investor to achieve this important principle? As your midterm exam, you are required to write a report of not less than 3000 words, trying to help Islamic investor with his problem, suggesting options available for them within the Sharia restrictions.

Your report to highlight the following areas:
1-What is meant by Investment funds in general and Islamic investment funds in particular?

2-What are main sharia principles of investing in Islamic funds, Islamic mutual funds?

3-Types of Islamic funds available, pros and cons of each type from sharia point of view.

4-Examples of main Islamic Mutual funds operating in Bahrain.

5-CB regulations, regulating Islamic mutual fund in Bahrain.