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UPDATE & UPCOMING WEBINAR: ISLAMIC SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

UPDATE & UPCOMING WEBINAR: ISLAMIC SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP   I’m excited to share an update on my upcoming work in Islamic Social Entrepreneurship, including a forthcoming live webinar where...

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An analysis of the Fintech industry

An analysis of the Fintech industry based on the Global Islamic Fintech Report 2024/25: A Comprehensive Overview of Growth, Trends, and Market Potential The Global Islamic Fintech Report 2024/25 — now...

Integrating Crowdfunding with Awqaf: Zeinoul Abideen Cajee

International Webinar: “Unlocking Waqf Potential: Crowdfunding & Shariah-Compliant Investment” Date: March 1, 2026Time: 11:00 AM EST (US & Canada)Platform: Zoom (Live Webinar) Please register...

A Framework for Green Sukuk: An Islamic Perspective on Sustainable Finance

A Framework for Green Sukuk: An Islamic Perspective on Sustainable Finance IntroductionAs climate change and environmental degradation pose growing global challenges, the need for ethical and...

Honorable Zulkifli Ishak, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), PHB Asset Management Berhad, (Malaysia)

International Webinar: “Unlocking Waqf Potential: Crowdfunding & Shariah-Compliant Investment” Date: March 1, 2026Time: 11:00 AM EST (US & Canada)Platform: Zoom (Live Webinar) Please register...

Are Blockchain Tokens Halal? An Islamic Perspective

With the rapid rise of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, many Muslims are asking an important question: Are blockchain tokens halal? The answer is not simple, because not all tokens are the...

The Importance of AI, Ethics, and Governance: An Islamic Perspective

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the way we live, trade, govern, and communicate. From healthcare and finance to education and security, AI systems are shaping decisions that...

The Waqf-Cooperative Hybrid: Patient Capital for Eternal Community Solidarity

I’ve just completed this paper for the American non-Muslim community. I currently sit on the board of Mutual Aid, led by my wonderful friend Stephanie Rearick (President), based in Madison, Wisconsin...

Book chapter: The Halal-ESG Nexus: Building Ethical and Sustainable Value Chains

All glory belongs to my Creator—Allah (SWT). I am a co-author of what is likely the first book on the Islamic Circular Economy, the Halal ESG Handbook. My book chapter entitled: The Halal-ESG Nexus:...

Al-Isrā’ wa-al-Miʿrāj: The Night of Divine Nearness.

The Aqsa Masjid (Mosque), also known as the Qibli Mosque or Qibli Chapel This is one of the poems I have written, titled Al-Isrā’ wa-al-Miʿrāj: The Night of Divine Nearness. I am releasing my first...