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Research desk
Coming Q2 2027Initial guidance from a standards corpus.
A research aid that surfaces AAOIFI-aligned references and draft talking points — always human-reviewed before any certification or client-facing fatwa.
Desk workflow
Built for researchers, not autopilot fatwas
Speed up literature pulls. Keep certification firmly in human hands.
Cite
Surface candidate passages from an AAOIFI-aligned corpus and internal research tags — labelled as drafts.
Review
Scholars edit, reject, or expand before anything becomes a certified opinion for a client.
Always human-reviewed before certification
The assistant may produce initial guidance notes. It does not issue fatwas, certificates, or binding Shariah opinions. AI assists humans; errors are possible and must be checked.
Not SFC-licensed
Research tooling is not regulated investment advice and does not deal in securities.
Use cases
Where research desks benefit
Built for institutional Shariah workflows — not for replacing a personal consultation.
Board prep
Pull candidate standards themes and prior memo tags before a Shariah board sits, so members debate exceptions — not hunt PDFs.
- Agenda-linked research packs
- Clear "draft only" labelling
- Handoff notes for the chair
Product structuring
Early orientation on how AAOIFI-aligned language treats a product idea — before counsel drafts the full suite.
- Theme mapping (e.g. purification, guarantees)
- Gaps to flag for human scholars
- Links to published Baashir resources where useful
Boundaries
What stays off-limits
No client fatwa stamp
Outputs never leave the desk as a certified opinion without human sign-off.No securities advice
Research notes are not investment recommendations and are not SFC-licensed advice.No secret training on clients
Client matter detail stays in controlled workflows — not public model dumps.Outcomes
What you get (when live)
- Research starter packs Structured drafts with source cues for scholar desks.
- Standards orientation AAOIFI-aligned language and theme mapping.
- Review checklist Explicit "human gate" before client delivery.
- Institutional fit Aimed at banks, funds, and busy Shariah boards — not consumer chat toys.
FAQ
Common questions
When is the Fatwa Assistant expected?
Target Q2 2027. Waitlist membership is not a contract and does not lock a launch date.
Will AI certify fatwas?
No. Certification and client-facing rulings remain human-reviewed. The tool only assists research.
Can individuals use it for personal questions?
Primary design is institutional research desks. Individuals should use our services and published resources, or contact us.
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Register interest for the research desk — no obligation to purchase.