About the Founder
Ustadh Saheed Abdullah Mustapha, Director & Lead Shari'ah Consultant, an internationally recognised authority in Islamic jurisprudence, Qur'anic sciences, and Shari'ah-compliant finance.
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
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Hāfizul Qur'an: Complete memorisation of the Holy Qur'an
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Qirāat: Mastery of multiple authenticated modes of Qur'anic recitation
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Ijaazāt: Authenticated scholarly chains of transmission in Qur'an and Hadith
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Balagha: Classical Arabic Language, Rhetoric & Advanced Grammar
Formal Legal Qualifications
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LL.B: King Faisal University, Chad
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LL.M: University of Ilorin, Nigeria
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LL.M (Research): King Khalid University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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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
Fellow, Muslim Nations Economic Summit
Senior fellowship in Islamic economics and OIC-aligned policy 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 Training & Investment
Certified training and investment advisory professional
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.
Union of African Muslim Scholars
Active member of the continental body coordinating Islamic scholarly engagement across Africa and the diaspora.
Al-Ihsan Cooperative Society
Leadership role in an Islamic cooperative financial institution providing interest-free savings and financing to members.
Imtiyaz Consultancy & Academy
Founder and Director of the consultancy and its affiliated academy, delivering Shari'ah advisory and Islamic education across multiple verticals.
De Light Agency
Principal role in a professional services agency operating within the Islamic economy sector, providing outreach and community programmes.
Ayaamaa Organization
Leadership within this grassroots Islamic welfare and da'wah organisation dedicated to community upliftment and educational empowerment.
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.