Taqi Usmani
Justice (retd) Muhammad Taqi Usmani is a world renowned Islamic Scholar of Pakistan and has held a number of positions in boards of prestigious Islamic institutions. Mr. Taqi Usmani got his “Takhassus” degree in Islamic education, equivalent to PhD, from Jamia Darululoom Karachi in 1961. He also holds a Master’s degree from Punjab University in Arabic Literature and a LLB degree from Karachi University.
Mr. Taqi Usmani served as a Judge on the Shariaht Appellate Bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan from 1982 to 2002 and as a Judge of the Federal Shariaht Court of Pakistan from 1980 to 1982. Moreover, he has written a number of articles on Islamic Banking and Finance in numerous journals and magazines. He is also known for his Islahi Khutbat (Sermons educating Muslim to become better human beings). He was a key member of the team of scholars which helped declare Ahmedeyya (Qadyanis) non Muslims by Pakistan's National Assembly during the era of Mr. Bhutto in late seventies.
In March 2004 H.H Sheikh Muhammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum presented a special award to Justice (retd) Muhammad Taqi Usmani in recognition of his lifetime service and achievement in Islamic finance at the International Islamic Finance Forum (IIFF) Dubai, one of the largest event in Islamic finance.
Membership
Muhammad Taqi Usmani presently is a member of the following organizations:
- International Islamic Fiqh Academy, Jeddah (Permanent member)
- Jamia Darululoom Karachi, Karachi (Vice President)
- Accounting and Auditing Organization of Islamic Financial Institutions, Bahrain. (Chairman International of Shariah Standard Council)
- Bahrain Monetary Agency (BMA), Bahrain (Chairman of Shariah Board)
- Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, UAE. (Chairman of Shariah Board)
- Meezan Bank Ltd, Pakistan. (Chairman of Shariah Board)
- Islamic House of Britian plc,UK (Chairman of Shariah Board)
- HSBC Amanah Finance, Dubai.