Professor Dr. Abu Noman Md. Rafiqur Rahman is the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Chairman of the Department of Islamic Studies, and a Professor at Bangladesh Islami University. He is a highly regarded scholar specializing in Shariah governance, Islamic jurisprudence, and Islamic finance.
Academic Qualifications & Credentials
Degrees: Graduated First Class First from both the Islamic University of Madinah and the University of Dhaka (Arabic Language and Literature), and earned his Ph.D. from Islamic University, Kushtia.
Honors: Bestowed with an Award of Excellence and a certificate of recognition under the patronage of King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud for outstanding academic achievements.
Expertise: Brings over three decades of deep academic and practical expertise in Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh), Shariah-compliant financial product structures, and commercial law.
Professional Experience & Achievements
Shariah Governance: Serves as the Chairman and Member of Shariah Supervisory Committees for several leading Islamic banks and financial institutions in Bangladesh.
Teaching Legacy: Dedicated more than 30 years to teaching classical Hanafi legal texts, Hadith, and Islamic financial systems at renowned institutions like Jamea Quasemia Kamil Madrasah and Tamirul Millat Kamil Madrasah.
Publications: Authored multiple books on Islamic theology, wealth management, and Islamic commercial law, alongside numerous research articles in academic journals.
Public Engagement: Frequently invited as a keynote speaker and expert trainer at national conferences and seminars on contemporary Shariah regulations and ethical banking.