Muhammad Imran Ashraf Usmani
Muhammad Imran Ashraf Usmani | |
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 Muhammad Imran Usmani | |
| Title | Maulana, Mufti, Doctor |
| Personal | |
| Born | 23 March 1970 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
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| Alma mater | Jamia Darul Uloom, Karachi University of Karachi Sindh Muslim Law College |
| Relatives | Muhammad Shafi Deobandi (grandfather) |
| Senior posting | |
| Website | https://imranusmani.com |
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Dr. Muhammad Imran Ashraf Usmani.[1] (born March 23, 1970) is a Pakistani Islamic scholar economist. He is the founder and chairman of Greens Group of Companies [2], Usmani and Co. (involved in the business of Green ecosystems; The Elet, a hotel; Greens Fin, a Shariah Compliant Fintech provider; and Green EdTech). Presently Dr. Imran Usmani is the Group Head and Vice Chairman of Shariah Supervisory board at Meezan Bank[3].
Early life and Education
Usmani is the eldest son of Muhammad Taqi Usmani.[4] He was born on March 23, 1970, in Karachi. He has completed his Alimiyya (Post-graduation) and Takhassus fil Fiqh wal Ifta (specialization in Fiqh) from Jamia Darul Uloom, Karachi[5] and Wifaqul Madaris Karachi[6]. Apart from religious education he also completed his normal education which includes Matriculation and Intermediate from Board of Secondary and Intermediate Education Karachi. After that, he completed his graduation in Law from SM Law College[7], BA in Economics, Political Science, MA in Arabic and Islamic Studies, M.Phil and PhD in Islamic Economics from University of Karachi[8]
Career
After completing his early education, he has started teaching Fiqh in Jamia Darul Uloom since 1990. Dr. Imran Usmani has served as an advisor/member of Sharia Boards of several renowned institutions in various jurisdictions since 1997 including the State Bank of Pakistan[9], Salaam Takaful formerly [10](Takaful Pakistan Ltd), Pakistan Mercantile Association, ICFAL – Australia, The Zeal– Canada and USA [11], Astana International Financial Centre[12] – Kazakhstan, HSBC [13]– Amanah Finance[14], UBS – Switzerland, Guidance Financial Group USA[15], Lloyds TSB Bank [16]– UK, Japan Bank for International Cooperation(JABIC),Credit Suisse Switzerland, [17]Royal Bank of Scotland Global, Old Mutual Albarakah Equity& Balanced Funds South Africa, AIG Takaful[18], ACR ReTakaful Malaysia[19], Premier Takaful Pakistan, Capitas Group USA[20], Bank of London and Middle East Kuwait[21], BMI Bank Bahrain[22], Al Khaliji Bank Qatar[23], Sarasin Bank Switzerland[24], Amanah Bank – SriLanka[25], AIFA Amana Islamic Finance Australia[26], DCD Group Dubai[27], Nafa Mutual Fund[28], Acumen Fund, Swip Sicave Fund, Old Mutual AlBarakah fund and other mutual and property funds, Takaful companies and international Sukuk[29] etc.
Dr Imran Usmani has been involved with the Government of Pakistan in various initiatives and is also a member of the Steering Committee and implementation committee for promotion of Islamic Banking since 2013. He also served as an Executive Committee Member of AAOIFI [30](Dubai), Sharia Supervisory Board of International Islamic Financial Market (IIFM)[31] Bahrain and Chairman of Academic Board at International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF[32]) – Malaysia, Institute of Business Administration (IBA)-Centre for Excellence in Islamic Finance (CEIF), Karachi and Director at Centre for Islamic Economics ( CIE) [33], Hira Foundation School [34] and Hira Institute of Emerging Sciences[35], Karachi.
Dr. Usmani is the author of numerous publications related to Islamic finance and other Sharia related subjects. He has presented papers in numerous national and international seminars and has delivered lectures at academic institutions including Harvard, LSE, LUMS and IBA.
He also has special interest in Entrepreneurship, Eco-system, Sustainable development Investments and works for different green projects.
Books and Publications
He wrote several books in Urdu and English on different topics that includes Fiqh, Shariah, Islamic Economics, Islamic Finance, Zakah etc.[36]
Names of books are as under:-
English
- Guide To Zakah
- Islamic Names
- Islamic Finance
Urdu
- Islami Bankari ka Aik Ta'rruf (
)Part of a series on Translation 
Types Theory Technologies Localization Institutional Related topics - Hazrat Huzaifa ibne Yaman (About Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman)
- Fitnon ka Urooj aur Qayamat ki Aathar (
)Part of a series on Translation Types Theory Technologies Localization Institutional Related topics - Shirkat o Mudharbat Asr e Hazir mein (
)Part of a series on Translation Types Theory Technologies Localization Institutional Related topics - Arkane Islam (
})Part of a series on Translation Types Theory Technologies Localization Institutional Related topics - Kitab-ul-Mu'amilat (
)Part of a series on Translation Types Theory Technologies Localization Institutional Related topics Publications, Research work, Recent Presentations, Seminars & Technical workshops conducted:
- “Guide to Islamic banking”, published by DarulIshat.
- Collection with research of Fatawa about sale and purchase. (A thesis for Specialization Course of Islamic Jurisprudence in Jamia Darul Uloom Karachi)
- “The Role of Musharkah and Mudarabah in the contemporary financing”, Published by IdaratulMaarif, Karachi.
- Prepared the manual of Islamic banking and finance based on quite comprehensive curriculum.
- Islamic Names, published first edition in 1994 and the second edition in 1996 and the third enlarged and revised edition is going to be published, from IdaratulMaarif, Karachi and Delhi.
- Collection of Sayings of the Prophet (Peace be upon him) about Fitnah (Mischief) and signs of dooms day, published by DarulIshat, Karachi in 1997.
- ‘Hazrat Abdullah Ibn e Masood’ ( ؒ ) biography (seerat) of a well-known companion of Hazrat Muhammad (ﷺ).
- ‘HazratHuzaifaIbn e Yameen’ ( ؒ ) biography (seerat) of a well-known companion of Hazrat Muhammad (ﷺ).
- Presented “The Islamic Financial Law” at the International Islamic Financial Forum on 26-29 September 2005, Istanbul, Turkey organized by IIRME (International Islamic Research Middle East) & Dow Jones Market Index.
- Presentation on “Islamic Banking: Pakistan’s Experience” at the ‘Institute of Bankers Pakistan on 19th–22nd April 2006. Karachi, Pakistan.
- Presenter and Speaker at ‘The World Islamic Capital Market / Islamic Funds Conference’ on the topic “Shariah Issues in Capital Markets and Investment Funds” held on 7-8 May 2006, at Kingdom of Bahrain organized by the Central Bank of Bahrain.
- Presentation made on “Islamic Finance in Real Estate- Ideal for Shariah Compliant Investment” at the ‘International property Exhibition & Conference’ held on 7-9 July 2006 at Karachi, Pakistan.
- Presentation made on “Islamic Banking” at “National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA)” Karachi.
- Speaker & presenter at the “2nd Islamic Banking & Money Market Conference” held on 7-8 November 2006 at Karachi.
- Speaker on the discussion Panel at the 6th Annual Islamic Finance Summit (Euromoney Seminars) held on 30-31 January 2007 at London, UK.
- Speaker on “Towards Global Consistency in Shariah Interpretations to enable new product and Market Development” at the “World Islamic Finance & Investment Conference” held on 4-5 March 2007 at Kuwait.
- Panelist at the high profile interactive debate featuring industry leaders at the closing session of ‘The WIFIC 2007 Power Table: The Road Ahead – Realizing the potential of New Markets’ at the “World Islamic Finance & Investment Conference” held on 4-5 March 2007 at Kuwait.
- Presented a lecture on “Securitization” at the ‘Islamic Financial Markets Conference & Specialized Workshops’ Held on 24-25 January 2007 Karachi Organized by International Islamic Financial Market, Meezan Bank Limited and Islamic Research & Training Institute (IRTI).
- Presentation made on “Takaful – Islamic Way of Insurance” at the ‘Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan’ (SECP), Karachi on 14 March 2007
- Presented a Lecture on “Islamic Banking” on the occasion of ‘Financial Management & Budgeting Seminar’ held on 20 March 2007 at National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA), Karachi.
- Structured & Developed the Syllabus & Course Outline for the Post Graduate Diploma & Certification Programs for IIBI (International Institute for Islamic Banking & Insurance) London, UK.
- Reviewer & Referee of Articles published in ‘Pakistan Journal of Applied Economics’. A Research Journal of the Applied Economics Research Centre, University of Karachi.
Journalism & Other Social Services
- Editor of Journal of Islamic banking and finance (ifds.net in 1999 and IslamiQ.com since 2000 to now),
- Article titled “Islamic Insurance” published in the December 2006 issue in ‘New Horizon’, an International Magazine.
- Article titled “Takaful” published in the Islamic Finance Review 2005/2006 of the Euro Money Years Books.
- Many Urdu and English articles have been published in Daily Jang Karachi, Daily Ummat, Monthly Albalagh Magazine (Urdu edition) and Monthly Albalagh International Magazine (English edition).
- Appeared in various Television Business shows and interviews generally related to Banking & Finance and specially related to Islamic Banking & Finance. Few major interviews and television appearances includes:
- “Islamic Banking at World Class Standard” a talk show serial on Islamic Banking & Finance aired on ARY International in the year 2006.
- “AapKa Paisa” & “Islam Aor Karobaar” talk shows and interviews on Islamic Banking & Finance aired on CNBC Television Network in the year 2006.
- Exclusive interview on Bloomberg International, an International Business Channel, in January 2007 at Malaysia.
- Islamic Banking & Finance with Junaid Jamshed” Exclusive interview and question answer sessions at the serial talk show focusing on Islamic way of financing & Investments to be aired on ATV Network.
See also
References
- ↑ "Biography". Dr. M Imran Ashraf Usmani. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ↑ "A Project That Enables A Sustainable Green Ecosystem - Greens Holding". Green Holdings. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ↑ "Meezan Bank | The Premier Islamic Bank". www.meezanbank.com. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ↑ "Muhammad Taqi Usmani", Wikipedia, 2021-07-25, retrieved 2021-07-28
- ↑ "Jamia Darululoom Karachi | Founded in 1951 by the late Mufti Muhammad Shafi". Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ↑ "وفاق المدارس العربيہ پاکستان". www.wifaqulmadaris.org. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ↑ "Sindh Muslim Law College", Wikipedia, 2021-05-31, retrieved 2021-07-28
- ↑ "University of Karachi : Welcome". www.uok.edu.pk. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ↑ "State Bank of Pakistan". www.sbp.org.pk. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ↑ "Salaam Takaful Limited | Shariah Insurance Pakistan". salaamtakaful.com. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ↑ "Investment & Trading Platform". The Zeal Corporation. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ↑ "AIFC". aifc.kz. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ↑ "HSBC UK - Personal & Online Banking". www.hsbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ↑ admin. "Home". Amanah. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ↑ "Guidance Financial". Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ↑ "Personal". www.lloydsbank.com. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ↑ "Switzerland". Credit Suisse. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ↑ "AIG Retakaful - Insurance from AIG in Malaysia". www.aig.my. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ↑ "IIS7". www.acrretakaful.com. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ↑ "ICD". icd-ps.org. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ↑ "BLME - Bank on our Principles". www.blme.com. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ↑ www.alsalambahrain.com https://www.alsalambahrain.com/. Retrieved 2021-07-28. Missing or empty
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|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Group, J. Safra Sarasin. "J. Safra Sarasin Group - Sustainable Private Banking". www.jsafrasarasin.com. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ↑ "Al Amanah Islamic Bank Website - Home". amanahbank.gov.ph. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ↑ admin. "Home". Amanah. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ↑ DCD. "DCD". Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "NBP Fund Management Limited". NBP Funds. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ↑ "Sukuk", Wikipedia, 2021-07-10, retrieved 2021-07-28
- ↑ "Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions". Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ↑ "International Islamic Financial Market". Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ↑ "Home". www.inceif.org. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ↑ Hannan, Abdul. "Professional Certification of Islamic Banking & Finance | CIE". Centre for Islamic Economic. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ↑ "Hira Foundation School | Cambridge System in Karachi, Pakistan". 2021-03-15. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ↑ HIES. "Top Institute in Karachi - Short Courses, Diploma, Certification | Pakistan". HIES. Retrieved 2021-07-28. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Publications - Dr Muhammad Imran Ashraf Usmani". Retrieved 5 August 2021.
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