Shariah RFP M1
Shariah Registered Financial Planner (Shariah RFP)
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The Shariah Registered Financial Planner (Shariah RFP) is a professional qualification listed by the Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC), an independent body that states it advances the financial planning profession through best practice standards and a Code of Ethics for RFP and Shariah RFP designees. The Shariah RFP sits alongside the conventional Registered Financial Planner (RFP) qualification and is reached through the Shariah RFP Capstone Programme. Candidates complete the Capstone Programme's Module 7, described by MFPC as the final step towards completing the RFP / Shariah RFP journey and moving closer to becoming a Shariah RFP holder. The qualification is aimed at financial planning practitioners who advise on Shariah-compliant planning, and it is supported by MFPC's Shariah-focused professional activity, including its conference on Shariah wealth management and financial planning and a Maqasid al-Shariah webinar series on translating Islamic principles into practical financial planning. To prepare, work through the Capstone Programme modules in order, study MFPC's published examination guidelines and procedures, and check the examination schedule and announcements before booking. Registration for the 2027 RFP and Shariah RFP Capstone Programmes was announced as open. This page is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by MFPC; always confirm programme, examination and registration details on the official MFPC website before acting.
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Is the Shariah RFP a separate qualification from the RFP?
MFPC lists them as two distinct qualifications, Shariah Registered Financial Planner (Shariah RFP) and Registered Financial Planner (RFP), and runs a separate Shariah RFP Capstone Programme alongside the RFP Capstone Programme. The Shariah route is the one to choose if your advisory work centres on Shariah-compliant financial planning.
What role does Module 7 play?
MFPC describes Module 7 as the final step towards completing your RFP / Shariah RFP journey, taken when you are almost there. Treat it as the closing stage of the Capstone Programme rather than an entry point, and complete the earlier modules before you register for it.
How do I register for the programme?
MFPC directs candidates to register through its 1st MFPC Portal, and states that registration for the 2027 RFP and Shariah RFP Capstone Programmes is open. Create or sign in to your portal account, then follow the programme registration steps there. Confirm current intake and closing dates on the MFPC website first.
What does the examination cover?
This source does not publish a Shariah RFP syllabus breakdown, module-by-module topic list, or domain weighting, so none can be stated here. MFPC does publish examination guidelines and procedures, the examination schedule and method of examination pages. Read those official pages before you plan revision, and do not rely on second-hand topic lists.
What is the exam format and how long is it?
The source does not state the number of questions, the duration, the pass mark, or whether the examination is computer-based or paper-based for the Shariah RFP. MFPC maintains pages on examination method, physical and virtual, and on examination guidelines and procedures. Check those pages for the authoritative answer for your intake.
What happens if I fail - can I resit?
The source does not set out a Shariah RFP retake policy, fee, or waiting period. MFPC publishes circulars and notices that have revised resit arrangements for other programmes, so resit rules do change. Read the current examination guidelines and any recent circulars on the MFPC site before assuming a resit is available on your terms.
How should I order my study?
Follow the programme sequence: earlier Capstone modules first, Module 7 last, since MFPC frames Module 7 as the final step. Alongside that, read the examination guidelines and procedures early so your revision matches the tested format, and use MFPC's Shariah-focused CPD content, such as its Maqasid al-Shariah sessions, to deepen applied understanding.
What are the common failure modes?
The most avoidable ones are procedural: skipping the examination guidelines and procedures, missing schedule or venue announcements, and leaving Module 7 registration late. On content, memorising definitions without being able to apply Shariah principles to a client's real needs is a weakness MFPC's own Shariah programming explicitly targets. Build applied reasoning, not just recall.
Is this page official?
No. This is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Malaysian Financial Planning Council. Programme details, fees, schedules and policies change, so verify everything against the official MFPC website and the 1st MFPC Portal before you register, pay, or sit an examination.