
Global Islamic Finance Advisors
Award winning Shariah Advisory firm
About us
Amanie Advisors is a leading Shariah advisory firm specializing in Islamic finance solutions covering a wide range of services including Shariah advisory and consultancy, training and research & development for institutional and corporate clientele focusing on Islamic financial services.
Services
Unrivaled team of top-tier shariah scholars

Dr. Mohamed Ali Elgari was previously a Professor of Islamic Economics and a former Director of the Centre for Research in Islamic Economics at King Abdul Aziz University in Saudi Arabia.
Dr. Mohamed Ali Elgari was previously a Professor of Islamic Economics and a former Director of the Centre for Research in Islamic Economics at King Abdul Aziz University in Saudi Arabia. He is an advisor to several Islamic financial institutions throughout the world and is also on the Shariah board of the Dow Jones Islamic index. He is a member of, amongst others, the following Shariah Supervisory Boards – Dubai Islamic Bank, Credit Suisse, Merrill Lynch & Co, Rasmala Investments, UBS Islamic Finance, Saudi American Bank, Al Bank Al Saudi Al Fransi, FWU Group, Citi Islamic Investment Bank, HSBC Amanah Takaful Malaysia, the Islamic Fiqh Academy as well as the Accounting & Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI). Dr. Elgari has written several books on Islamic banking. He is a graduate of the University of California with a Ph.D. in Economics.

Dr. Osama Al Dereai is a Shariah scholar who has an extensive experience in teaching, consulting and research in the field of Islamic finance.
Dr. Osama Al Dereai is a Shariah scholar who has an extensive experience in teaching, consulting and research in the field of Islamic finance. Dr. Al Dereai obtained his Master’s degree from the International Islamic University (Malaysia) and was later conferred his Doctorate in Islamic Transactions from the University of Malaya. Dr. Al Dereai is a Shariah board member of various financial institutions which include the First Leasing Company, Barwa Bank, Barwa Capital (UK), First Investment Company and Ghanim Al Saad Group of Companies, Asian Islamic Investment Management Sdn. Bhd. Dlala Islamic Brokerage Company (W.L.L) First Finance Company (Q.S.C.) amongst others. He received his Bachelor’s degree specializing in the Science of Hadeth Al Sharef from the prestigious Islamic University of Madina.

Dr. Qattan has a Ph.D. in Islamic Banking from Birmingham University and is a lecturer and a prolific author of texts and articles on Islamic economics and finance.
Dr. Qattan has a Ph.D. in Islamic Banking from Birmingham University and is a lecturer and a prolific author of texts and articles on Islamic economics and finance. He is currently a freelance consultant, lecturer and trainer in Islamic banking and finance. Dr. Qattan also serves as the Shariah advisor to many reputable institutions such as Ratings Intelligence, Standard & Poors Shariah Indices amongst others. He is a highly regarded Shariah Scholar and is based in Kuwait.

Dr. Mohd Daud Bakar is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Amanie Group.
Dr. Mohd Daud Bakar is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Amanie Group. He serves as the Chairman of the Shariah Advisory Council (SAC) at the Securities Commission of Malaysia, the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), Kazakhstan, the First Abu Dhabi Bank (UAE) and Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB). He was also the former Chairman of the Shariah Advisory Council (SAC) at the Central Bank of Malaysia. Dr Mohd Daud is also a Shariah Board Member of various global financial institutions, including the National Bank of Oman (Oman), Amundi Asset Management (France), Bank of London and Middle East (London), BNP Paribas Najma (Bahrain), Natixis Bank (Dubai), Morgan Stanley (Dubai), Sedco Capital (Saudi and Luxembourg) and Dow Jones Islamic Market Index (New York) amongst many others. Dr Mohd Daud received his first degree in Shariah from University of Kuwait in 1988 and obtained his Ph.D. from University of St. Andrews, United Kingdom in 1993 before completing his external Bachelor of Jurisprudence at University of Malaya in 2002
how do we stand apart?
Specialization
Team of experienced Shariah scholars who are well-versed in Islamic finance and have a deep understanding of Shariah principles providing Shariah advisory services.
Thought leadership
The firm's Shariah scholars regularly publish research papers and articles on various topics related to Islamic finance and participate in industry events and conferences.
Global presence
The firm's global reach in Malaysia, UAE and the United Kingdom enables it to serve clients in different parts of the world and provide customized solutions that meet their specific needs.
Reputation
Has built a strong reputation in the industry for its high-quality services and professionalism. The firm has received several awards and recognition for its work in the Islamic finance industry.
Innovation
Uses the latest technology and employs a team of experts who are constantly working to develop new products and solutions that meet the evolving needs of the industry.
High-quality
Has stands apart from other competitors by offering specialized, innovative, and high-quality Shariah advisory services with a global presence and a strong reputation in the industry.
Our team
At Amanie Advisors, our team is made up of a diverse group of individuals who are passionate about what they do. With a combined wealth of knowledge and experience, we are dedicated to providing our customers with the best possible service and support.
Best Shariah Advisory Firm
We are very honored to have won the “Best Shariah Advisory Firm” award in the recent IFN Service Providers Award 2022 as voted by the industry market players and peers.
Our sincerest thanks and appreciation to all of our clients, contacts, friends and followers around the world for your ongoing support and trust in us. It is our commitment to continue improving and strive to provide better quality services to our valued clients and everyone.

We are the shariah minds
Amanie Advisors is a leading Shariah advisory firm specializing in Islamic finance solutions covering a wide range of services including Shariah advisory and consultancy, training and research & development for institutional and corporate clientele focusing on Islamic financial services.

Leading Shariah advisory
Amanie Advisors is one of the first global Islamic Finance consultancy firms that specializes in providing Islamic finance solutions.
Amanie Advisors was founded in 2005 by internationally renowned Top 5 Shariah scholar in the world, Tan Sri Dr Mohd Daud Bakar and has offices in Malaysia, Dubai, and London.

Credentials
Empowering ethical finance through innovative solutions - Amanie Advisors success story
Our Offices
GLOBAL OFFICE, DUBAI
- Unit 1304, Tower II Al Fattan Currency House Dubai International Financial Centre PO Box 506837, Dubai United Arab Emirates
- +9714 388 8576
- info@amanieadvisors.com
Head office,
Kuala lumpur
- Level 13A-2 Menara Tokio Marine Life 189, Jalan Tun Razak 50450 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
- +603 2161 0260
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KAZAKHSTAN
OFFICE
- Office 1701, 29/1 Konayev Str. Z05H9D8 Astana Republic of Kazakhstan
- +7 778 001 0021
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Representative europe
- Leeds LS15 0LB United Kingdom
- +44 749 645 6915
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