Scholar Index

8 scholars and institutions covering 22 rulings across multiple jurisdictions.

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Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani

محمد تقي عثماني

Mufti · Darul Uloom Karachi / AAOIFI

Hanafi1970s–present·6 rulings
Islamic FinanceHadithFiqh al-Muamalat

One of the foremost Islamic jurists specialising in Islamic finance. Former judge of the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan. Chairman of AAOIFI Shariah Board.

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Dr. Ali Muhyiddin al-Qaradaghi

علي محيي الدين القره داغي

Dr. · Qatar University / IUMS

Hanbali1980s–present·2 rulings
Fiqh al-MuamalatIslamic EconomicsContemporary Fiqh

Secretary General of the International Union of Muslim Scholars (IUMS). Professor at Qatar University Faculty of Islamic Law.

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Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi

يوسف القرضاوي

Sheikh · Al-Azhar / Qatar

Mixed1950s–2022·1 ruling
Islamic LawContemporary FiqhZakat

Late Egyptian-Qatari Islamic scholar and jurist known for his moderated interpretations. Former chairman of the IUMS. Issued influential fatwas on Islamic finance.

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Dr. Hussein Hamid Hassan

حسين حامد حسان

Dr. · Dubai Islamic Bank / AAOIFI

Shafii1970s–present·2 rulings
Fiqh al-MuamalatSukukIslamic Banking

Prominent Islamic finance scholar and former Chairman of the Shariah Supervisory Board of several GCC banks. Key contributor to AAOIFI sukuk standards.

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Sheikh Nizam Yaqubi

نظام يعقوبي

Sheikh · Bahrain

Maliki1990s–present·2 rulings
Islamic FinanceSukukTakaful

Bahraini Islamic scholar serving on over 40 Shariah supervisory boards globally. Known for his opinions on structured products and Islamic capital markets.

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Dr. Mohd Daud Bakar

محمد داود بكر

Dr. · Amanie Advisors / Bank Negara Malaysia

Shafii1990s–present·5 rulings
Islamic Capital MarketsSukukScreening Methodology

Leading Malaysian Islamic finance scholar. Chairman of the Shariah Advisory Council of Bank Negara Malaysia and the Securities Commission Malaysia.

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Dewan Syariah Nasional (DSN-MUI)

مجلس الشريعة الوطني

Council · Majelis Ulama Indonesia

Shafii1999–present·3 rulings
Islamic Finance IndonesiaFatwa Issuance

National Shariah Board of the Indonesian Council of Ulema (MUI), responsible for issuing fatwas on Islamic finance products for the Indonesian market.

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Dr. Zaharuddin Abd Rahman

زهر الدين عبد الرحمن

Dr. · International Islamic University Malaysia

Shafii2000s–present·1 ruling
Islamic FinanceMurabahahCrypto Shariah

Malaysian Islamic finance researcher and educator. Known for accessible fatwas on contemporary issues including cryptocurrency and stock screening.