Usman Abdullah Malik is the Founder of Al Dinar 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. 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 & Finance: Influence on Economic Development ~ A Case Study of the UK.
Usman's academic pursuits extend to studying Social Entrepreneurship from the University of Oxford (Distinction), and he is currently pursuing further studies in Islamic Economics, Politics and Philosophy. Usman is a dedicated student of Islamic knowledge, engaging with renowned scholars globally. He conducts ongoing research in Islamic disciplines, including Aqidah (Islamic Theology), Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence), Hadith (Prophetic Traditions), Qur'anic Arabic, Tafsir, Seerah (Biography of the Prophet ﷺ) and Islamic History.
Beyond academia, his efforts in Zakat, Waqf and Fund Development have been integral in assisting charitable causes, launching projects and supporting philanthropists. He actively serves an advisor to organisations and individual donors with their Zakat-related matters. He 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 also appeared on TV such as Islam Channel and has travelled to 10+ countries, embarking on international tours for conferences, charitable projects and as a Religious Guide for the Pilgrimage of Hajj & Umrah.
Usman Abdullah Malik at the Shah Faisal Masjid, Islamabad, Pakistan | 2023
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