Exclusive Interview: Dr. Nashipu Thalut on How Shari’ah-Compliant Finance, Zakat, and Waqf Can Drive Inclusive Development Across Africa and the OIC Region

1. Could you briefly introduce yourself and share your professional journey in economics, Islamic finance, and…

“A complete Islamic finance ecosystem — banking, takaful, sukuk and social finance — must function together,” says Dr. Alam Asadov, Associate Professor, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

1. How do you see the introduction of Islamic finance in Uzbekistan at this stage? Islamic…

From Darul Uloom to UBL Ameen: Mufti Muhammad Haroon Khan on Shariah Compliance, AAOIFI Certification, and the Practical Application of Classical Fiqh in Pakistan’s Islamic Banking Industry.

Q1. From Darul Uloom to the Banking Sector You have a unique background, having topped the…

Exclusive Interview with Mufti Muhammad Imran, Senior Vice President at National Bank of Pakistan: Navigating Shariah Governance, Islamic Banking Conversion, and the Future of Sukuk and Islamic Finance in Emerging Markets.

Could you please briefly introduce yourself and share your journey from Islamic scholarship to Islamic banking…

Building East Africa’s Most Trusted Islamic Bank: Mr. Abdirahman Muse, CEO of Wadaag Bank, Somaliland, on Shariah-Compliant Innovation, Financial Inclusion, and the Future of Islamic Finance in Africa

1. Please introduce yourself and your role as CEO of Wadaag Bank. My name is Abdirahman…

From Corporate Banking to Islamic Banking Leadership: An Exclusive Interview with Amour Muro on Driving Shariah-Compliant Growth, Sukuk Innovation, and Financial Inclusion in Tanzania’s Banking Sector.

From Corporate Banking to Islamic Banking Head You transitioned from a successful career in corporate banking…

Strategic Leadership, Reinsurance, and Islamic Finance: An Exclusive Interview with Dr. Fikru Tsegaye Wordofa on Building Capacity and Driving Shariah-Compliant Growth in Ethiopia’s Financial Sector.

From Insurance Operations to Strategic Leadership Your career spans nearly two decades, starting as an Operations…

Beyond Shariah-Washing: Dr. Wasim Ullah on Climate-Smart Finance, Genuine Risk-Sharing, and the Next Era of Islamic Banking.

Could you please briefly introduce yourself and share your professional journey in academia, banking, and risk…

Beyond the Books: Mr. Julkifli Bensali Explains Why Shariah Compliance Fails at the Frontline and How to Fix It.

From Shariah Education to Islamic Finance Practice Your academic background is in Shariah and Judiciary, which…

An Exclusive Interview with Dr. Huda Ahmed Yussuf on Integrating Islamic Finance, Takaful, Zakat, and Waqf into Social Protection, Shariah-Compliant Governance, and Sustainable Development in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Q1. What were some of the key milestones in your professional career that prepared you for…