IFQ Quest

Independent preparation for the Islamic Finance Qualification

Know what to study next for the IFQ.

Learn the rule, test the judgement, then repair the gap.

Turn scattered revision into a clear path towards exam readiness, with lessons, practice and targeted review connected in one calm study loop.

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Android · Closed beta currently free · Account required · Offline after setup

LearnBuild the rule PractiseTest judgement ReviewRepair the gap RepeatKeep momentum
IFQ Quest lesson on sources and objectives of Islamic finance with a four-step decision map
Illustrative questionTransaction Principles

A customer receives £10,000 cash and must repay £11,000 solely because time passes. What is the main concern?

AThe extra amount is tied to time on debt.
Next actionRiba lesson
App screens showing the route from principle to review.

30 lessons

2,500 practice questions

5 practice modes

Offline after setup

Knowing the term is only the start.

Exam answers need a rule, judgement and reason. IFQ Quest keeps them connected.

  1. PrincipleKnow the rule
  2. JudgementRead the facts
  3. ActionChoose the answer
  4. ReviewRepair the gap

Learn. Practise. Review.

Each stage feeds the next.

  1. Learn

    Build the concept

    Guided explanations and maps make the rule usable.

  2. Practise

    Test the decision

    Drills and scenarios build judgement.

  3. Review

    Repair the gap

    Mistakes become next actions.

One answer, fully explained

Every answer becomes a route forward.

See the decision, reason, linked lesson and repair action.

Select each stage to see how one answer becomes a study action.

Illustrative practiceTransaction Principles

Illustrative question

A customer receives £10,000 cash and must repay £11,000 after one year. The extra £1,000 is required only because time passes. Which principle is central?

AThe extra amount is tied to time on debt, raising a riba concern.

BAny fixed return is automatically prohibited.

CEvery deferred payment is prohibited.

DThe intended purchase turns the cash advance into a sale.

Your answerCommitted

Selected answer

AThe extra amount is tied to time on debt, raising a riba concern.

Your choice is recorded before feedback appears.

ConfidenceScore + certainty

How certain were you?

Knew itGuessedUnsure

Correct guesses can still return for review.

Answer explanationCorrect

The principle being tested

Ask why the extra amount is paid.

The extra £1,000 is for time on debt. A sale return is tied to an asset, agreed price and transfer.

Cash advancedDebt createdTime passesExtra amount due
Related lessonTransaction Principles
Transaction Principles

Riba in money, debt and exchange

Revisit why the extra amount is paid, then compare debt with sale, lease, service and investment risk.

Open the linked lesson
Targeted reviewNext useful action

Weak area updated

Transaction Principles

The answer and confidence signal set the next priority.

Recommended Start a weak-area drill Return to riba and sale-profit distinctions.

Illustrative independent practice, not an official, confidential or recalled examination question.

Fit serious study into the time you have.

Three study moments. Three clear routes.

minutes

Ten minutes available

Make a short session useful without deciding from scratch.

Today → Next lesson or quick drill

Focused weak-area repair

Return to the topic most likely to lift the next attempt.

Review → Weak-area drill

Timed or mock rehearsal

Build pace, then use the debrief to choose the repair.

Timed practice → Mock exam

Choose the right kind of pressure.

Five modes match the pressure you need today.

Quick drill · Live app interface

For momentum

Quick drill

Use when
You want momentum before the day gets crowded.
Tests
Mixed recall and judgement in a compact set.
Afterwards
Mistakes and uncertainty feed repair.

For repair

Weak-area drill

Use when
A score hides the topic costing marks.
Tests
The weakest recent evidence.
Afterwards
The next drill narrows the repair.

For applied judgement

Scenario practice

Use when
You know the term but need judgement.
Tests
Rules inside longer facts.
Afterwards
The explanation shows the reasoning.

For exam pace

Timed practice

Use when
You need pressure before a full mock.
Tests
Pace across a weighted set.
Afterwards
The report shows where pace weakened judgement.

For full rehearsal

Full mock exam

Use when
You need rehearsal before final repair.
Tests
Breadth, stamina and exam pacing.
Afterwards
The debrief becomes the next repair plan.

Turn every missed question into your next study action.

Missed, weak, saved and low-confidence answers are captured as priorities, so the next session starts in the right place.

Scheduled review
Due questions return at the right time.
Weak-area practice
Low-performing topics become focused drills.
Bookmarks
Saved lessons and questions stay visible.
Low confidence
Correct guesses remain learning risks.
Lesson repair
Concept gaps point back to study material.
IFQ Quest review screen showing weak-area drills for late payment penalties and uncertainty in essential terms
Your next review action Start with the weakest topic

Revisit the linked principle before another mock.

A genuine IFQ Quest weak-area review state.

Trust and boundaries

Trust is part of the product.

Independent

IFQ Quest is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by CISI.

Transparent

No pass guarantee. IFQ Quest is study support, not financial advice or an official study text.

Private

Study data saves locally first, with clear privacy, support and deletion routes.

Versioned

Public Version 10 syllabus reference. Core content 5 July 2026; Content quality update completed 9 July 2026.

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Why IFQ Quest exists

Built to make IFQ revision clearer.

IFQ Quest is built independently by an ACCA-qualified finance professional to connect concepts, practice questions and revision priorities more clearly. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by CISI.

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Answers before you install.

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Is IFQ Quest public, and is the beta free?

It is a restricted Google Play closed beta, not a public store listing, and is currently free. Follow the beta guide before opening Play.

Is an account required?

Yes. Sign in with Google or an email magic link before study features open.

Can it be used offline?

After sign-in and setup, lessons, practice, review and local progress work offline. Sign-in, sync and support need a network connection.

Which syllabus or workbook edition does it cover?

IFQ Quest uses the public Version 10 IFQ syllabus reference. Core content is dated 5 July 2026, with a content quality update completed 9 July 2026. It does not replace official materials; check the latest syllabus and workbook before the examination.

Is it affiliated with CISI?

No. IFQ Quest is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by CISI.

Are the questions official or recalled examination questions?

No. The 2,500-question practice bank is independently authored for study and is not official, confidential or recalled live examination content.

Is it available on iPhone?

No iPhone version is currently advertised. The verified mobile release route is Android.

Does progress synchronise?

Progress saves on the device first. Account sync can back up progress, notes, badges and review history when available.

How is learner data handled?

Study data is stored locally first. Account, sync and support data follow the privacy policy, with a public account-deletion route.

Android closed beta

Join the Android beta in three clear steps.

The beta is currently free. Follow this guide before opening Play.

  1. 1
    Use the invited Google account

    Use the Google account included in the test.

  2. 2
    Accept tester access

    Follow the Google Play opt-in shown for that account.

  3. 3
    Install from Google Play

    Return to Play after access is accepted, then install the free Android beta.

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Principle → judgement → action → review

Start every session with a clear priority.

Use the Android beta to learn the rule, test your judgement and return to the areas that need more work.

Free Android beta · Account required · Offline after setup
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