YASSER S. DAHLAWI

Mr. Yasser Dahlawi brings unique experience in counselling enterprises and executive teams as they embark on journeys to Sharia compliant markets. In his 25 years of work experience, Yasser has advised clients in a range of industries including Islamic banking, Islamic Insurance, Real Estate and Private Equity but his primary area of work involves assisting the financial sector to develop and establish Sharia compliant businesses.
MANSOOR M. AHMED

Mansoor has worked over thirteen years in Islamic advisory services in segments like Islamic Banking, Takaful and Capital Markets. He has developed a large number of relationships with Islamic and conventional global financial institutions and has led a broad range of engagements in the US, Europe and GCC focused on alternative investments, Islamic ETF, green energy and Sharia compliant equity funds.
RAAFAT M. ALSHALABI

Raa’fat brings clients a unique customized Sharia audit perspective. He has addressed various, Islamic banks, financial institutes and Islamic insurance firms on Sharia deficiencies and gaps in processes and Sharia controls. He continuously helps organizations understand misalignments and possible development opportunities within their Sharia compliance function in light of AAOIFI practices.
MOHAMMAD E. ALKOOHEJI

Mohamed Ebrahim holds Bachelor’s in Sharia and Law from University of Al- Azhar and is currently pursuing his Masters in Islamic studies from Al Imam Al Aozai’I University (Lebanon). He is an occasional lecturer on Shafi Fiqh& is also a student of the renowned Mufti Sheikh Ali Jumma (Egypt) & other reputable scholar such as Syed Ebrahim Al Khalifa Al Ahsai (KSA), & Sheikh Dr. Najji Al Arabi (Bahrain).
SALEH AHMED ALMAHMOOD

Saleh Ahmed AlMahmood, a leader at Shariyah Review Bureau, manages Sharia compliance for the international asset management sector. He focuses on review, structuring, and new product development, working closely with Sharia scholars to ensure certification. He has extensive experience in large-scale asset management projects and helps firms navigate new product design challenges from a Sharia perspective.
SHEIKH MUHAMMAD AHMAD

Originally from Germany, Sheikh Muhammad Ahmad Al Sultan has over 9 years of experience as a Sharia consultant and academic in various parts of Islamic finance. He is part of the dynamic team leading SRB’s knowledge in Islamic Law and Fiqh (jurisprudence). As an internal Sharia resource he helps major corporate firms and organizations optimize their structures and systems in alignment with Sharia.
MUFTI FARAZ ADAM

Mufti Faraz Adam has spent almost a decade studying Islamic law. He completed a six-year Alimiyyah programme in the UK after which he went on to complete the Iftaa course in South Africa. Mufti Faraz holds a Master’s Degree in Islamic Finance, Banking and Management at Newman University, UK in 2017. Furthermore, he has attained various industry qualifications in Islamic Finance.
DR. SALAH FAHAD AL SHALHOOB

Shaikh Salah, renowned for his expertise in Sharia law, holds a PhD from Edinburgh University and a Master’s from Al Imam University. With extensive experience across banking, investment, and Islamic finance, he serves as a faculty member at Saudi Electronic University, having previously directed the Islamic Banking and Finance Center at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Dhahran. Salah has authored numerous research papers and articles on Islamic banking, widely published including in prominent newspapers such as Al-Eqtisadiah.
SHEIKH DANAHUNOV YARMAHAMET

Sheikh Danahunov, a Shari’a scholar at Shariyah Review Bureau, hails from Kazakhstan and studied Arabic and Islamic law at the Islamic University in Medina. He has participated in numerous international conferences and seminars, including the International Conference of Private Islamic NGOs and the International Islamic Conference of Islamic Media. Sheikh Danahunov is fluent in five languages: Uyghur, Kazakh, Russian, Arabic, and Uzbek, and can also converse in Turkish.
OMAR ABDULAZIZ AL- QADHI

Omar supervises fintech clients, ensuring their compliance with Sharia criteria. He addresses non-compliance issues, providing valuable insights through Sharia audit programs. With extensive experience from Shariyah Review Bureau and Al Salam Bank, Omar specializes in digital banking, payment solutions, and financial technology innovations. He holds an MBA in Comparative Jurisprudence and Law, and an Executive MBA in Islamic Finance.
AMMAR AL ABBASI

Ammar is a seasoned Sharia Review and Audit Manager with a proven track record of success in the Islamic banking sector. He currently leads the Sharia advisory and Sharia assurance services for the Islamic banking and alternative investments division at Shariyah Review Bureau, where he provides expert guidance and oversight to clients across retail, corporate, and wholesale banking segments.
Ammar possesses deep expertise in Sharia governance, with a particular focus on large-scale Sharia audit planning. He has a comprehensive understanding of Sharia controls, banking products, and investment transactions, including private equity funds and financing portfolios.
He holds an MBA in Islamic Jurisprudence and its Principles from the University of Sharjah, with a distinguished thesis on the “Impact of Maqasid Al-Sharia in the Interpretation of Sacred Texts.”
OTHMAN KHALED ALKHAYAT

Othman is Certified Shari’a Adviser and Auditor (AAOIFI) and also holds B.Sc. in Islamic Banking and Finance from University of Bahrain. His audit spans from startups to large financing companies regulated by Saudi Central Bank.