Ziyaad Mohamed
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INCIEF Faculty, Shari’ah Advisor, Lead Researcher (Shari’ah) CoE Islamic Social Finance
Securities Commission Malaysia, Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Visiting Fellow
Biography
Dr. Ziyaad Mahomed stands as a distinguished Shariah Advisor, extending his expertise to over twelve boards of Islamic financial institutions on an international scale. Notably, he holds the esteemed position of Chairman of the HSBC Amanah Shariah Board in Malaysia, underscoring his influence in shaping Shariah compliance within the financial sector.
Dr. Ziyaad’s research and consultancy efforts have left an indelible mark on the global Islamic finance landscape. His focus on innovating Takaful products and models spans diverse regions, including South Africa, Nigeria, Mauritius, and Malaysia. His leadership in numerous consultancies has been instrumental in the development of Islamic Banking windows and the evolution of Takaful in various countries, with notable contributions to the UK, Maldives, Nigeria, the Philippines, Afghanistan and Kazakhstan, among others. He serves as a Senior World Bank Consultant for advancement of Islamic Finance in Africa and South-East Asia.
Currently he is a Lead Researcher at the Center of Islamic Social Finance, after establishing the Social Finance unit in 2017. Dr Ziyaad is also head of EMIF and online programs including the Micra short course established during his tenure as Associate Dean of eLearning. His commitment to advancing knowledge delivery is evident in his leadership of a team responsible for designing cutting-edge eLearning programs.
Furthermore, his leadership extends to spearheading the development of a new Master’s online degree, employing the latest methodologies in eLearning. His multifaceted role includes active participation in creating both VBI (Value-Based Intermediation) and VBiT (Value-Based Takaful) in Malaysia, showcasing his pivotal role in shaping ethical financial practices. As a Shariah Advisor on multiple international boards, Dr. Ziyaad’s influence transcends borders, contributing significantly to developing and adhering to Shariah principles in Islamic finance. His unwavering commitment to advancing education and ethical financial practices positions him as a key figure in the global Islamic finance arena.