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Sheikh Yusuf Talal DeLorenzo
Chief Shariah Officer, Shariah Capital
πΊπΈ 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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