(Shariah compliance of corporate sector globally)
Dr. Mufti Muhammad Wasie Fasih Butt
Brief Profile
Dr. Mufti Muhammad Wasie Fasih Butt is an advisor, researcher, trainer, and educationist specializing in Islamic Finance. His career spans:
- Chairman of the Shariah Board of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL)
- Shariah Advisor at Atlas Asset Management Limited (AAML)
- Director at Alhamd Shariah Advisory Services Private Limited (ASAS)
- Former Shariah Auditor at A.F. Fergusons & Co. and Grant Thornton Anjum Rahman (GTAR)
As a Visiting Faculty Member, he has taught at:
- ✔ Whitethread Institute (UK)
- ✔ Albalagh Academy (UK)
- ✔ Siddiqa Institute (UK)
- ✔ Centre for Islamic Finance (Pakistan)
- ✔ Hamdard University (Pakistan)
He has supervised Ph.D. candidates in Islamic Finance and contributed extensively to research.
Corporate Shariah Advisory Experience
| Organization | Designation | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited | Chairman Shariah Board | Jan 2018 – Present |
| Atlas Asset Management Limited (AAML) | Shariah Advisor | Apr 2018 – Present |
| Alhamd Shariah Advisory Services Private Limited (ASAS) | Director | May 2018 – Present |
| Shangrila Foods (Pvt) Ltd | Shariah Advisor | 2020 – Present |
| HANDS Pakistan | Shariah Advisor | 2016 – Present |
Education
- PhD in Islamic Studies (Islamic Finance Focus) – University of Karachi
- MBA in Finance – Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology (KIET)
- Shahadat ul Alamiyyah (Dars-e-Nizami) – Jamia Darul Uloom Karachi
- Takhassus fil Fiqh (Specialization in Islamic Jurisprudence) – Banori Town, Karachi
- Hifz-e-Qur’an – Wafaq-ul-Madaris, Pakistan
Research Contributions
Dr. Wasie has published multiple research papers in reputable Islamic finance journals, including:
- “Strengthening Islamic Banking Services Through Blockchain Technology” (Kurdish Studies Journal, 2024)
- “Wakalah Model of Takaful: A Comparative Study” (Zia-e-Tahqeeq Journal, 2024)
- “Shariah Compliant Loan Recovery Strategies in Islamic Banking” (Al-Idah Journal, 2018)
He also worked on the AAOIFI Shariah Standards Urdu Translation Project (2016-2018).
Fatwa (Shariah Pronouncement) Experience
- Darulifta Jamiat-ul-Uloom-il-Islamiyyah (Banuri Town Karachi) (2009-2010)
- Darulifta Jamia Ali Almurtuza (2014-2021)
- Jamia Tul Noor (2022 – Present)
Islamic Banking Trainings Conducted
- 📌 Islamic Agriculture Finance – The Institute of Bankers Pakistan (2023)
- 📌 Principles & Products of Islamic Finance & Fintech – Muhammad Ali Jinnah University (2022)
- 📌 Islamic Banking vs Conventional Banking – Hamdard University (2021)
- 📌 Career Opportunities in Islamic Finance – Hamdard University (2021)
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
