Dr. Imam Uddin is a leading authority in Islamic economics, banking, and finance, recognized for his significant contributions to both academia and the practical implementation of Shariah-compliant financial systems. His extensive experience, publications, and roles in various prestigious institutions highlight his influence and commitment to advancing Islamic finance globally.
Leadership Roles:
- Founding Director, Centre for Islamic Business & Finance
- Head, Department of Finance & Accounting, Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi
- CEO and Managing Director, Global Institute of Shariah Research & Advisory Services (Pvt) Ltd.
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- PhD in Islamic Business & Finance
- Bachelor of Laws & Legislation (LL.B)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Islamic Banking & Finance
- Specialization in Islamic Jurisprudence (Traditional Mufti)
- Certified Shariah Advisor & Auditor by AAOIFI
- SECP-registered Shariah Advisor
- HEC-approved PhD research supervisor
Academic Experience:
- Assistant Professor and Head of Department at DHA Suffa University
- Assistant Professor in Islamic Banking and Finance at the University of Balochistan Quetta and Mohammad Ali Jinnah University
- Courtesy Assistant Professor and Postdoctoral Fellow at Florida International University, Miami, USA
Professional Experience:
- Over a decade in Islamic banking at National Bank of Pakistan, contributing to the expansion of Islamic banking branches from six to approximately 200
- Member of Darul Ifta at Jamia Darul Uloom Karachi
- Member of the Central Standing Committee on Islamic Economics, Banking & Finance at the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry
- Practical experience in Shariah compliance and product development
Mentorship and Influence:
- Spent a decade at Jamia Darul Uloom Karachi and the Centre for Islamic Economics (CIE), recognized for its pioneering work in Islamic banking and finance education under the guidance of Shaikh Ul Islam Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani.
Academic Contributions:
- Authored books such as “Islamic Financial Institutions: An Introduction” and “Islamic Capital Markets: The Structure, Formation, and Management of Sukuk”
- Published numerous chapters and research papers on Islamic finance and banking
- Organized international conferences and delivered lectures globally
- Awarded a fellowship from AIPS, USA, and received a “Best Paper Award” from the Islamic Development Bank, Jeddah
Books:
- “Islamic Financial Institutions: An Introduction” Published by Routledge – Taylor & Francis Group, UK
- “Islamic Capital Markets, The Structure, Formation, and Management of Sukuk” Published by Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, UK
Chapters:
- “Issuance of Musawwamah based Card by Islamic Banks as an Alternative to Credit Card” – Published by Routledge – Taylor & Francis Group, UK
- “The Fallacy of Conventional Benchmarks in Islamic Banking and Finance: Defining, Defending and Discussing with Evidence from Archival Data” Published by Routledge – Taylor & Francis Group, UK
- Effect of Covid-19 on Micro-Financial Institutions (Mfis): Especial Emphasize On Developing and Emerging Economies. Book title: “Societal Transformations and Resilience in Times of Crisis” Published by IGI Global – USA
Selected Research Papers:
- Determinants Of Profitability Of Islamic Banks Of Pakistan – A Case Study On Pakistan’s Islamic Banking Sector – Al-Azhār, 2020
Redefining Economic Systems As an Islamic Economic System – IBT Journal of Business Studies, 2016
Sharī‘ah Governance Framework and Perception of Islamic Banking in Pakistan – Journal of Islamic Business and Management, 2021