Dr. Hassan Usmani, son of Justice ® Mufti Mohammed Taqi Usmani, is an esteemed scholar renowned for his profound expertise in Islamic finance. With a robust educational background, he holds a Ph.D. in Islamic Finance, specializing in AAOIFI Shariah Standards. Additionally, he has acquired specialized degrees in Shahadat-ul-Aalamia and Al-Takhassus fial-Iftaa’ from the prestigious Jamia Darul Uloom, Karachi, under the guidance of Justice Retd. Mufti Taqi Usmani.

Presently, Dr. Usmani serves as a Shariah Board Member at Faysal Bank Limited and Atlas Asset Management Company. Notably, he has previously held positions as the Chairman Shariah Board and Resident Shariah Board Member at Sindh Bank Limited. In addition to his banking engagements, Dr. Usmani contributes to academia as an instructor in various Shariah subjects and assumes administrative responsibilities at Jamia Darul-Uloom Karachi. Moreover, he provides advisory services to a range of institutions, including the Kashif Iqbal Thalassemia Care Center and the Centre for Islamic Economics. Furthermore, he holds the position of Assistant Professor and Head of Department for the Islamic Banking and Finance program at Greenwich University.

Dr. Hassan Usmani plays a pivotal role in shaping Islamic finance standards in Pakistan, serving as a member of the State Bank of Pakistan’s Committee for Shariah review and standardization of Islamic products and processes. He is actively involved in the formalization of AAOIFI Shariah standards for the banking industry.

As an accomplished author, Dr. Hassan Usmani has published numerous research papers on Islamic finance and related Shariah subjects, reinforcing his expertise in the field. His multifaceted contributions underscore his commitment to advancing Islamic finance principles and promoting excellence in academia and industry alike.