Dr. Faleel Jamaldeen
Dr. Faleel Jamaldeen is a prominent consultant and lecturer at the International Institute of Islamic Economics and Finance, where he brings over 20 years of extensive experience in academia and the finance industry. With a rich background in teaching and consultancy, Dr. Jamaldeen has made significant contributions to the growth of Islamic finance, particularly in the Middle East, where he has worked closely with various Islamic financial institutions.
Dr. Jamaldeen earned his Doctor of Business Administration from a prestigious institution in the USA, further enhancing his expertise in the field. He holds a Master of Business Administration in International Finance from the University of West of Scotland and a Post Graduate Diploma in Islamic Banking and Insurance from the Institute of Islamic Banking and Insurance in the UK. His robust educational background is complemented by his certification as a Shariah Advisor and Auditor from the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI).
As a prolific author, Dr. Jamaldeen is best known for his widely acclaimed book, “Islamic Finance for Dummies,” which has become a crucial reference for students and professionals alike in the field of Islamic finance. In addition to his book, he has published numerous journal articles in Scopus-indexed journals, contributing significantly to the academic discourse surrounding Islamic economics and finance.
Dr. Jamaldeen’s commitment to education and his expertise in Islamic finance make him a valuable asset to the International Institute of Islamic Economics and Finance, where he inspires the next generation of scholars and practitioners in the field. His passion for Islamic finance and dedication to consultancy continue to shape the landscape of the finance industry, making him a respected figure both locally and internationally.
Dr. Mohamed Khalid
Dr. Mohamed Khalid currently serves as the Director of the Sociocultural Research Center and an Assistant Professor of Islamic Studies at Effat University. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Arabic and Islamic Studies and a Master’s degree in Shari’ah from Nadwat al-‘Ulama, as well as a Master’s in Islamic Studies from the University of Portsmouth and a PhD in Middle Eastern/Islamic Studies from the University of Manchester. He is a Certified Shariah Advisor and Auditor by the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI).
With over ten years of experience in academia, Dr. Mohamed Khalid has taught a diverse range of specialized and interdisciplinary undergraduate and postgraduate courses at both Manchester and Effat Universities. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he coordinates the Islamic Studies program and actively participates in various academic and administrative initiatives at the university level.
Dr. Mohamed Khalid’s research interests encompass Modern Middle Eastern history, the interplay between Islamic law and modernity, Qur’anic exegesis, and educational epistemology. He is also an engaged member and advisor on multiple research and consultancy committees, both within the university and on the international stage.
Dr. Umar Mohammed Idris
Dr. Umar Mohammed Idris, is the Founder and CEO of Tiyoma for Islamic Banking and Finance consultancy, has over 20 years combined experience in the private, academia, as well as in the financial services regulation and supervision sectors across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Dr. Idris has participated in various working groups for the issuance of shariah standards for Islamic financial institutions. He has also been involved in the development and drafting of standards, guidelines and frameworks for academic and financial institution, as well as supervision and regulation of Islamic finance for various countries.
Dr. Idris holds a Ph.D. in Islamic Banking and Finance from the International Islamic University Malaysia, and a Master Degree in Comparative Laws from the same university. He is a Certified Shariah Advisor and Auditor by the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI), He is also a member of the Malaysian Chartered Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals (CIIFP). Dr. Idris is a known Islamic banking and finance consultant, and has been active in providing Islamic finance training and consultancy to charity organizations, businesses and Islamic banks. He also has a number of publications on Islamic banking, sukuk and, shariah compliant modes of investment.
In addition to these corporate engagements, he also held the positions of Associate Professor of Islamic Banking and Finance at Umm Al-Qura University K.S.A; Effat University K.S.A; Islamic University of Minnesota U.S.A; International Islamic University Malaysia and, Almadina International University Malaysia. He has also worked with International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF).