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Core Values & Objectives

What Al-Amanah stands for, and what it exists to do.

Our Core Values

Seven principles, one standard

Value 01

Amanah (Trustworthiness)

Honest and faithful stewardship of members' funds and resources.

Value 02

Adl (Justice/Fairness)

Equitable treatment of all members regardless of status or contribution size.

Value 03

Shari'ah Compliance

Strict adherence to Islamic finance principles — avoidance of riba (interest), gharar (excessive uncertainty) and haram (forbidden) ventures.

Value 04

Transparency

Open, accountable disclosure of the Society's finances, profit-sharing ratios and investment performance.

Value 05

Ta'awun (Mutual Cooperation)

Members supporting one another in times of need, in the spirit of Islamic brotherhood.

Value 06

Integrity

Consistency between the Society's stated principles and its actual business practices.

Value 07

Excellence (Ihsan)

Commitment to quality and best practice in every business undertaking.

Our Objectives

What we exist to do

  • • Mobilize regular savings/thrift contributions from members in a Shari'ah-compliant manner.
  • • Provide members with access to non-interest (Qard Hassan) loans for genuine personal and business needs.
  • • Generate halal income for the Society and its members through Murabaha, Mudarabah, Musharakah and Ijarah business models.
  • • Eliminate riba (interest) entirely from all members' financial dealings within the Society.
  • • Promote financial literacy and awareness of Islamic finance principles among members.
  • • Build a sustainable pool of halal investment assets that grow members' collective wealth over time.
  • • Provide welfare support to members during emergencies, in line with the spirit of Ta'awun.
  • • Ensure full compliance with relevant Nigerian cooperative regulations alongside Shari'ah principles, maintaining good standing with the appropriate cooperative supervisory authority in the FCT.

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