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\/ <span>About Us<\/span><\/div><div class=\"eyebrow\">About IFAB<\/div><h1>Promoting Islamic Finance in North America<\/h1><div class=\"title-rule\"><\/div><p>The Board is a non-profit, self-regulatory, voluntary body engaged in the promotion of Islamic Finance in North America.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section><div class=\"container split\"><div><div class=\"eyebrow\">Who We Are<\/div><h2>A voluntary body formed to support Sharia-compliant financial products<\/h2><p>We were formed in 2008 to help develop Sharia-compliant financial products in Canada. One of our major functions is to bring a measure of standardization to the Sharia-compliant financial industry.<\/p><p>To date, we are the only institution in the country to provide this one-of-a-kind service.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"identity-grid\"><div class=\"identity-card\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg class=\"lu\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M19 14c1.49-1.46 3-3.21 3-5.5A5.5 5.5 0 0 0 16.5 3c-1.76 0-3 .5-4.5 2-1.5-1.5-2.74-2-4.5-2A5.5 5.5 0 0 0 2 8.5c0 2.3 1.5 4.05 3 5.5l7 7Z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Non-Profit<\/h3><p>Engaged in the promotion of Islamic Finance in North America.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"identity-card\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg class=\"lu\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 13c0 5-3.5 7.5-7.66 8.95a1 1 0 0 1-.67-.01C7.5 20.5 4 18 4 13V6a1 1 0 0 1 1-1c2 0 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stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M3.85 8.62a4 4 0 0 1 4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 6.74 0 4 4 0 0 1 4.78 4.78 4 4 0 0 1 0 6.74 4 4 0 0 1-4.77 4.78 4 4 0 0 1-6.75 0 4 4 0 0 1-4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 0-6.76Z\"\/><path d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Standardization<\/h3><p>Bringing a measure of standardization to the Sharia-compliant financial industry.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"identity-card\"><div class=\"icon\">1<\/div><h3>One of a Kind<\/h3><p>The only institution in the country to provide this unique service.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"dark-band\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"section-head\"><div class=\"eyebrow\">What We Do<\/div><h2>The Board Functions at Three Levels<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"function-grid\"><div class=\"function-card\"><div class=\"function-icon\">01<\/div><div><h3>Advisory and Consultancy<\/h3><p>We act as an advisory body to assist institutions, organizations and governmental agencies on matters relating to Islamic finance.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"function-card\"><div class=\"function-icon\">02<\/div><div><h3>Education and Awareness<\/h3><p>We provide a better understanding of Islamic finance through seminars, publications and outreach programs.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"function-card\"><div class=\"function-icon\">03<\/div><div><h3>Mediation and Arbitration<\/h3><p>We offer dispute resolution services in accordance with Islamic principles through mediation and arbitration.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"section-head\"><div class=\"eyebrow\">Why IFAB Exists<\/div><h2>Standardization, consistency, transparency, and consumer safeguard<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"why-grid\"><div class=\"why-card\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg class=\"lu\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M21.3 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stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M2.062 12.348a1 1 0 0 1 0-.696 10.75 10.75 0 0 1 19.876 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 .696 10.75 10.75 0 0 1-19.876 0\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Transparency<\/h3><p>Encouraging transparency and governance practices.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"why-card\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg class=\"lu\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 13c0 5-3.5 7.5-7.66 8.95a1 1 0 0 1-.67-.01C7.5 20.5 4 18 4 13V6a1 1 0 0 1 1-1c2 0 4.5-1.2 6.24-2.72a1.17 1.17 0 0 1 1.52 0C14.51 3.81 17 5 19 5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Consumer Safeguard<\/h3><p>Acting as a safeguard and building confidence in the industry.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"stats-band\"><div class=\"stat-card\"><div class=\"icon\">5+<\/div><div><strong>5+<\/strong><h3>Educational Seminars<\/h3><p>The Board holds an average of five educational seminars each year.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"stat-card\"><div class=\"icon\">300<\/div><div><strong>300+<\/strong><h3>Participants Annually<\/h3><p>More than 300 people attend these seminars on average.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"stat-card\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg class=\"lu\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M9.937 15.5A2 2 0 0 0 8.5 14.063l-6.135-1.582a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.962L8.5 9.936A2 2 0 0 0 9.937 8.5l1.582-6.135a.5.5 0 0 1 .963 0L14.063 8.5A2 2 0 0 0 15.5 9.937l6.135 1.581a.5.5 0 0 1 0 .964L15.5 14.063a2 2 0 0 0-1.437 1.437l-1.582 6.135a.5.5 0 0 1-.963 0z\"\/><path d=\"M20 3v4\"\/><path d=\"M22 5h-4\"\/><path d=\"M4 17v2\"\/><path d=\"M5 18H3\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><h3>Active Contributions<\/h3><p>The Board issues Fatwas on various matters and presents papers on Islamic finance in Canada and 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