Umer Suleman, Author at Islam21c

Umer Suleman

Umer is Islam21c’s Finance Editor. He holds a PG Diploma from Manchester Business School aswell as Professional Qualification from Harvard University. He is one of the founding members of the National Waqf Fund and is part of Islamic Finance Advisory, thhe Business and Economics department of the Islamic Council. He has advised several start-ups, as well as the UK government, on alternative finance schemes and actively serves on the board of the UKIFC. Umer's day job is as the Global Head of Risk and Shariah at Wahed, and is an active educator with the Muslim Money Experts.

12 Articles

Are the police trying to turn the public against Israel?

Are the police trying to turn the public against Israel?

18 Saf 47 ◦︎ 12 Aug 25 1 Min Read

This is why hundreds braved being arrested during a recent demonstration against the Palestine Action ban.

Three Levels of Aqīda (Theology)

24 Rb2 46 ◦︎ 27 Oct 24 1 Min Read

In this much anticipated sequel, Shaykh Dr Yasir Qadhi outlines his advice to beginner, intermediate and advanced students of knowledge on the Aqida schools of thought.

What Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi has learnt in 12 months of genocide

1 Rb2 46 ◦︎ 4 Oct 24 0 Min Read

Dr. Salman Butt and Umer Suleman caught up with Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi to ask what he's learned over the last 12 months of the Gaza genocide.

Why every Muslim must visit Bosnia

5 Muh 46 ◦︎ 11 Jul 24 1 Min Read

Dr. Salman Butt speaks to Shaykh Mostahfiz Gani on some key lessons we need to learn on the anniversary of the Bosnian Genocide.

They’re not ready for The Muslim Vote

17 Qid 45 ◦︎ 25 May 24 1 Min Read

This is the first time that British Muslims are organising to counter the traditional political parties and deliver a vote for Gaza.

This Ramadan we have a job to do

27 Sha 45 ◦︎ 8 Mar 24 1 Min Read

No Salman, no problem! Umer Suleman steps in while our host recovers from sickness to speak to Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad for a special Empowered podcast just in time for Ramadan 1445.

What is the best charity in Islam?

What is the best charity in Islam?

28 Ram 44 ◦︎ 19 Apr 23 30 Min Read

In this piece, Umer Suleman looks at what charity is to Muslims, why we're so charitable, and the best ways to give charity as prescribed by Islam.

Islamic FinTech: More Virtual Than Reality?

18 Qid 40 ◦︎ 21 Jul 19 14 Min Read

Will innovation in FinTech break Islamic finance out of the unjust banking framework?

Rizqy Business: 12 Ways To Increase Rizq

8 Rb2 40 ◦︎ 15 Dec 18 19 Min Read

Make your wealth do more with less

Islamic Finance Benefits Everyone

1 Rb2 40 ◦︎ 8 Dec 18 0 Min Read

In this Face to Face episode, Umer Suleman discusses how a truly 'Islamic' finance is for the benefit of all creatures, not just Muslims.