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Sheikh Yusuf Talal DeLorenzo

Chief Shariah Officer, Shariah Capital

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States|Islamic Finance in Western Markets

Biography

An American Muslim scholar who played a foundational role in bringing Islamic finance to the Western world. Translated and edited numerous classical Islamic texts on commercial law and has advised major US and European financial institutions on Shariah compliance.

Methodology Preference

S&P Shariah

Notable Positions

  • Pioneer of Shariah-compliant investing in the US market
  • Supports the 33% threshold methodology for financial screening

Affiliated Organizations

S&P Shariah Indices Advisory PanelShariah Capital

Endorsed Frameworks

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