Faraz Adam

Mufti Faraz Adam is a prominent UK-based Islamic Finance and Fintech consultant, and a leading figure in the global Islamic economy. He is widely recognized for his expertise in providing Shariah advisory services to Islamic financial institutions across the UK, US, Canada, Malaysia, Singapore, UAE, and other nations. As the Executive Director of Amanah Finance Consultancy, he leads a renowned Shariah advisory firm focused on ensuring compliance with Islamic principles for various financial products and services. A pioneer in Islamic Fintech, his book “Introduction to Islamic Fintech” is a key resource bridging traditional Islamic finance with innovative solutions. Faraz Adam’s extensive education includes a rigorous six-year Alimiyyah program in the UK, a Mufti course in Durban, South Africa, and a Master’s degree in Islamic Finance, Banking, and Management from Newman University. He also holds professional certifications like the Islamic Finance Qualification (IFQ) and Certified Shariah Advisor and Auditor (CSAA). Beyond consulting, he is an author and researcher, contributing numerous papers on complex financial products and their Shariah compliance. He is actively involved in driving the global growth of Islamic finance, participating in national and international seminars, and serving as a Shariah advisor to several organizations. His work aims to make Islamic financial solutions accessible to both Muslim and non-Muslim populations. His areas of expertise include Islamic banking, capital markets, Takaful (Islamic insurance), SME financing, and Islamic social finance, with a strong focus on Shariah-compliant product development and innovation. Faraz Adam’s contributions are instrumental in shaping the future of Islamic finance, ensuring ethical and Shariah-compliant financial solutions in an evolving global landscape.