Who We Are
Board of Directors - Advisory Council - Patrons
Meet Our Founder
Adam Imran Mani
CEO & Founder
Having successfully founded and launched a national hospitality brand, Adam's investments span private equity and Islamic banking. His primary focus is on establishing a perpetually growing and giving endowment that will endure long into the future.
Meet the Mind Behind Our Strategy
Mohammad Wasim
Strategic Advisor
Having spent a considerable amount of time with PwC and Porsche's Consulting firm. Wasim now heads up Arrakis Consulting, an impact focused advisory firm looking to make a difference in the world.
​Wasim has led our overall Strategy and operational set up.
Financial Advisor
Zafar Karim
Fund Management Advisory
Zafar is a dynamic and accomplished executive with extensive experience in board, leadership, and C-level positions, grounded in elite investment banking and enhanced by strategic and general management expertise, especially in the technology sector. Known for spotting, investing in restructuring, and developing high-potential tech and motivating teams. Exhibits forward-thinking, transformative leadership with a strong focus on effective governance. Zafar offers a results-oriented approach, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a dedication to ongoing improvement.
Advisor
Shaikh Sultan Bin Saeed Saqer Bin Sultan Al Qassimi.
Investment Advisory
Passionate and driven professional with a background in International Relations and extensive networking experience. Dedicated to contributing to the growth of Sharjah through innovative business and technology solutions. Advocate for young entrepreneurs and committed to fostering local talent.
Spiritual Advisor
Paul Williams
Outreach Advisory
Initially, like many Westerners, he held a negative view of Islam. However, his perspective began to change after he started visiting Regents Park Mosque to learn more. He soon came to appreciate the extraordinary spiritual tradition of Islam. Today, Paul runs a highly successful YouTube channel called Blogging Theology, which features world-class academics in theology, philosophy, history, and contemporary issues. Paul believes that outreach and dialogue are fundamental to our engagement.
Strategic Advisor
Junaid Wahedna
Islamic Finance and Markets
Junaid, founder of Wahed, spent several years in Wall Street banking before establishing Wahed to address the challenges of financial mobility and exclusion. He holds a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from Columbia University, where he also served as Managing Editor of the prestigious Columbia Financial Review. Junaid has earned numerous designations in finance, including Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and CIMA Diploma in Islamic Finance (CDIF).
Strategic Advisor
Othman Shaukat
Financial Advisory
With a background in private equity M&A, including experience at a top four accountancy firm and managing a private equity fund, Othman aims to bring his expertise and counsel to the founder for this significant endeavor. This initiative is poised to serve the community and society in perpetuity.
Community Advisor
Omar Haque
Strategy Security and Planning Specialist
With a distinguished career spanning 15 years in policing, with the last five focused in the intense world of Counter Terrorism, Omar combines profound leadership, strategic acumen, and creative prowess. He served as a pivotal figure in the Association of Muslim Police, where, as the chair, he spearheaded both local and national initiatives. Omar’s expertise further extends to fostering understanding within diverse communities. Furthermore, as the founder of a charitable organisation, Omar showcases an exceptional aptitude for planning and managing projects with remarkable precision for the benefit of those in need.
Strategic Advisor
Rashid Dar
Philanthropy and Giving
Rashid Dar is a seasoned expert on international affairs, cultural criticism, and Islamic thought. His career has spanned the worlds of non-profits, diplomacy, think tanks, and philanthropy. He is frequently called upon to speak to audiences in higher education and to consult for organizations both domestic and abroad.
Sharia Advisor
Mufti Abdul Kadir Barkatulla
Sharia Compliance Advice and Audit
Mufti Abdul Kadir Barkatulla is a leading UK scholar of Sharia, with expertise in Islamic economics and finance. He serves as a Sharia Judge at the Islamic Sharia Council and has over 10 years of experience advising financial institutions. He is a member of the Sharia Supervisory Committees of Lloyds TSB, Alburaq of Arab Banking Corporation London, and United National Bank. Trained in both Arabic and English, he teaches at Ebrahim College and has compiled Shariah databases for Qur’an, Hadith, Islamic law, and the Sirah in English.