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Meet the Scholar Behind Imtiyaz

Ustadh Saheed Abdullah Mustapha, our Director & Lead Shari'ah Consultant, is an internationally recognised authority in Islamic jurisprudence, Qur'anic sciences, and Shari'ah-compliant finance. Get to know the scholarship and experience behind our advice.

Ustadh Saheed

Abdullah Mustapha

Director & Lead Consultant

Certified Shari'ah Advisor & Auditor (AAOIFI)

LL.B · LL.M · LL.M (Research)

Hāfizul Qur'an · Qirāat · Ijaazāt

Executive Biography

A Scholar Who Bridges Two Worlds

Ustadh Saheed Abdullah Mustapha is an internationally recognised authority in Shari'ah compliance, Islamic jurisprudence, and Qur'anic sciences. As the Director and Lead Consultant of Imtiyaz Consultancy & Training Ltd., he bridges profound classical Islamic knowledge with sophisticated contemporary corporate execution.

He is a Memorizer of the Holy Qur'an (Hāfizul Qur'an) holding authentic Qirāat and Ijaazāt, a chain of scholarly transmission that connects him directly to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) through an unbroken lineage of Islamic scholars. This pedigree places him among the highest ranks of Qur'anic scholarship accessible to Muslim communities today.

Alongside his classical scholarship, Ustadh Saheed holds dual legal qualifications: an LL.B from King Faisal University (Chad) and an LL.M from the University of Ilorin (Nigeria), with an LL.M Research position at King Khalid University (KSA), giving him a rare dual-jurisdiction legal competence spanning West African and Arabian Peninsula regulatory environments.

This unique combination of certified Shari'ah auditing credentials, classical Islamic learning, and post-graduate legal scholarship makes him one of the most comprehensively qualified practitioners of Islamic commercial law currently operating across Nigeria and the Gulf states.

Scholarship & Credentials

Academic & Qur'anic Pedigree

A scholarly profile built on decades of dedicated classical learning and formal academic qualification.

Qur'anic Sciences

  • Hāfizul Qur'an: Complete memorisation of the Holy Qur'an
  • Qirāat: Mastery of multiple authenticated modes of Qur'anic recitation
  • Ijaazāt: Authenticated scholarly chains of transmission in Qur'an and Hadith
  • Balagha: Classical Arabic Language, Rhetoric & Advanced Grammar

Formal Legal Qualifications

  • LL.B: King Faisal University, Chad
  • LL.M: University of Ilorin, Nigeria
  • LL.M (Research): King Khalid University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh): Advanced classical jurisprudence studies

Accreditations

Professional Certifications & Fellowships

Internationally recognised credentials spanning Islamic finance, law, insurance, and entrepreneurship.

Certified Shari'ah Advisor & Auditor

AAOIFI (Accounting & Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions)

Fellow, Islamic Finance Professionals

International fellowship in Islamic finance practice and governance

Full Member, The Nigerian Economic Society (FMNES)

Professional membership in national economic policy, research, and development.

Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria

Professional membership: Nigerian banking regulatory framework

Chartered Institute of Islamic Finance

Professional certification in Islamic financial instruments and structuring

Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria

Professional membership: Takaful and insurance advisory competency

Nigerian Institute of Translators & Interpreters

Professional membership: Translation, localization, and interpretation competency

Post-Graduate Certificate in Islamic Banking & Finance

Bayero University Kano (BUK), Nigeria · Advanced Islamic finance studies

KKU Entrepreneurship Centre

King Khalid University · Entrepreneurship and Islamic business ethics certification

Oxford Training Academy

Professional development programme: Leadership, governance, and institutional management training

Leadership Roles

Organisational Leadership & Affiliations

An active institutional presence across Islamic scholarship, finance, and community development organisations.

Certified Islamic Executor (CIE)

Awarded by Islamic Economic Association, Kuwait University, Kuwait.

Al-Ihsan Cooperative Society

Leadership role in an Islamic cooperative financial institution providing interest-free savings and financing to members.

Director, Imtiyaz International Islamic Academy

Directing educational programmes, Islamic learning curricula, and scholarly training across multiple disciplines.

Co-CEO, De Light Agency Services Ltd

Principal role in a professional services agency operating within the Islamic economy sector, providing outreach and community programmes.

Chairman, Ayaamaa Organization

Organization for the Care and Empowerment of Widows and Divorced Women.

Book a Direct Consultation

Speak directly with Ustadh Saheed or a member of our certified advisory team about your Shari'ah, financial, legal, or educational needs.