Meethaq’s Shari’a Board comprises four of the leading scholars in the field of Islamic banking:
Dr. Abdullah Al-Abri is a prominent consultant in the Sultanate in Islamic law generally, and Islamic banking in particular. He has a strong presence and has made significant contributions locally in the legal arena. His Eminence has served as the Vice Chairman of the Shari’a Supervisory Board of Maisarah Islamic Banking (Bank Dhofar) since establishment in 2013. He has also been a Professor at the Faculty of Law at SQU, where he taught Macroeconomics and Microeconomics. Additionally, he has been a visiting Professor at the Faculty of Shari’a Studies –Muscat, a legal and investment programs consultant to Jibreen – Oman, a certified lawyer at the Supreme Court in the Sultanate, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Omani Bar Association, among others. He holds a PhD in economics & Islamic banking, from Yarmouk University –Jordan (2009), an M.A in jurisprudence and its principles, from Al-Bayt University –Jordan (2002), and a B.A in Shari’a from the Institute of Shari’a Sciences, Sultanate of Oman (1996). Currently, Dr. Al-Abri is the Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees –Al-Buraimi University College –Oman, and frequently appears on legal and Shari’a scholarly platforms locally and internationally.
Prof. Dr. Laldin is a leading Shari’a advisor and distinguished professor in Islamic banking, Islamic finance & Islamic capital market worldwide. He was on the Shari’a advisory board of: Accounting & Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) –Bahrain, HSBC Insurance –Singapore, Energy Bank –Bahrain, among others. In academics, Dr. Laldin is the Executive Director of the International Sharia Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA), and Prof. at International Center for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF). He was Assistant Prof. at IIUM –Malaysia, Visiting Assistant Prof. at the University of Sharjah –UAE, & Head –Department of Fiqh and Usul, Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge & Human Sciences –IIUM, & others. H.E received Malaysian Islamic Personality Award (2017), The Most Outstanding Individual Contribution to Islamic Finance during KLIFF (2016), and The Zaki Badawi Award for Excellence in Shariah Advisory & Research (2010). Dr. Laldin authored & published heavily in Islamic finance and capital market, and does appear on Islamic related events worldwide. Currently, He serves as Member of the Shari’a Advisory Council of Bank Negara Malaysia, the International Islamic Financial Market (IIFM) –Bahrain, the SSB of Dubai Islamic Bank –UAE, and the Financial Regulation Advisory Council of Experts, Central Bank of Nigeria. Dr. Laldin received PhD in Islamic Law from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland –UK (1995), and B.A Hons –Islamic Jurisprudence & Legislation from University of Jordan (1989).
Pro. Dr. Al-Qassar is a leading Sharia advisors in Islamic banking & finance, both on advisory and teaching. His serves as a member of the Shari’a Supervisory Board at: Boubyan Bank -Kuwait, Kuwait International Bank –Kuwait, Bank of London and the Middle East (BLME) –London, UK, Al Hilal –Islamic window of Ahli United Bank –Bahrain, & Gulf Finance House (GFH) –Bahrain, just to name. His eminence has strong presence in the academic arena, where he was Prof. at the Faculty of Sharia –Department of Comparative Jurisprudence & Sharia Politics –Kuwait University, and worked previously as an Assistant Dean at the Faculty of Sharia –Kuwait University.
His Eminence, Dr. Rufai is a renowned scholar in the field of Islamic jurisprudence with a strong presence in the standardization of the Islamic finance sector. Presently, he is the head of Shari’a Compliance at the International Islamic Financial Market (IIFM) –Bahrain for nearly 14 years. Previously, Dr. Rufai was member of the SSB of First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) –UAE, Shari’a advisor to Crescent Financing Company in Hamilton –New Zealand, and Special Shari‘a Advisor to the Waikato Muslim Association and the Hamilton community –New Zealand, lecturer and in-charge of public relations of the Saudi International School –Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, amongst others. He does often appear on Islamic finance events. Among his published works are: “The Sources of Islamic Legislation and the Complete Recognition of the Independence of Thought in Islam”, “Islamic Economic System: Basic Principles and Fundamentals”, “Shari’a Rulings and Regulations for the Issuance and Trading of Sukuk Al-Ijarah”, and others. Dr. Rufai received his PhD in Islamic Law on the Transactions and Islamic Insurance, from the University of Malaya –Malaysia (2006), and B.A in Shari’a, from the Islamic University of Madinah - KSA.
Sheikh Mohammed Khatim Al-Dhuhli is one of the prominent Sharia scholars in Oman and currently serves with the Ministry of Endowments & Religious Affairs as a Fatwa Secretary in the Fatwa Office. He previously worked as a lecturer, presenter of religious programs to the Ministry’s staff, and Head of Awqaf Directorate in South Batinah Governorate. Sheikh Mohammed Khatim Al-Dhuhli holds Masters in Jurisprudence and its Principles from Sultan Qaboos University in 2016 and Bachelor’s Degree in Shari’a from the College of Shari’a Sciences, Sultanate of Oman, in 2004. He has extensive experience in Shari’a & Islamic law and fatwas, and conducted several research papers and studies. Sheikh Mohammed participated in many training programs and workshops in Islamic finance and banking. He also attended prominent Islamic conferences such as those held by AAOIFI.
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