Usman Abdullah Malik

Usman Abdullah Malik is the Founder of Al Dinar الدينار with the vision of investing in the worship of Allah. As an Islamic Lecturer, Economist and Philanthropist, Usman, a First-Class Graduate in Economics from the Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), was awarded the Star Student by MMU Business School. Subsequently, he was invited by the Dean to deliver guest lectures and seminars, he incorporated Islamic Finance into the University's curriculum based on his research thesis: Islamic Banking and Finance: Influence on Economic Development ~ A Case Study of the UK.

Usman Abdullah's academic pursuits extend to studying Social Entrepreneurship from the University of Oxford (Distinction), and ongoing studies in Islamic Economics, Politics and Philosophy. Usman is a dedicated student of Islamic knowledge, engaging with renowned scholars globally covering the following Islamic disciplines:

• Aqidah ─ Islamic Theology
• Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh ─ Islamic Jurisprudence
• Hadith ─ Prophetic Traditions
• Tafsir ─ Exegesis of the Qur'an
• Seerah ─ Biography of the Prophet ﷺ
• Islamic History
• Islamic Economics and Finance

Beyond academia, his efforts in Zakat, Waqf and Islamic Economic Development have been integral in assisting charitable causes, launching projects and supporting those in need. He actively serves an advisor to Islamic organisations and philanthropists with their Zakat-related matters and has collaborated with 30+ Islamic organisations worldwide from delivering Khutbahs, Islamic lectures and seminars to fundraising and from advising on strategy to managing high-impact projects. He has appeared on TV such as Islam Channel and has travelled to 15+ countries, embarking on international tours for conferences, charitable projects and as Guide for the Pilgrimage of Hajj and Umrah.

Usman Abdullah Malik at the Shah Faisal Masjid, Islamabad, Pakistan | 2023

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