Lecturer

Dr Syed Muhammad Abdul Rehman

+92 51 9573581

Syed.rehman@aiou.edu.pk

KEY CREDENTIALS:

HEC Approved Research Supervisor (No. 89706)
SECP Certified Industry Sharia Advisor (Reg. No. SECP/IFD/SA/181)
SBP Certified (Islamic Banking Professional Development Program – IBPD-17)
Ph.D. Registration (HEC’s PhD Country Directory No. 19004)

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Scopus ID: 57344372800, Web of Science ID: AAR-7757-2021
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7556-6442
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=z_p0piYAAAAJ&hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/syedrehmani92/
Facebook’s Page: https://www.facebook.com/syedrehmani565

Address: House#CB-960, Lane No. 06, Peshawar Road, Rawalpindi Cantt, PK

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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D. in Islamic Banking & Finance
Thesis: Monetary Policy Transmission Mechanism: Exploring the Role of Islamic vs. Conventional Banks, International Islamic University, Islamabad
M.S. in Islamic Banking & Finance
Thesis: Capital Structure Decisions in Islamic Banking Industry
International Islamic University, Islamabad
M.A. in Arabic & Islamic Law (الشهادة العالمية في العلوم العربية والإسلامية – درس نظامي)
DMG Bhera (HEC Recognized)
M.Sc. Economics – Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad
M.A. Islamic Studies – University of Sargodha

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Faculty Member (Full Time) at Department of Islamic Economics, Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pakistan (Since September 2025)
13+ years of university-level teaching and research experience, collaborating with national and international institutions.
Published 33 research papers and 7 book chapters with renowned publishers (Springer, Routledge, Springer Nature, IGI Global).
SECP-Certified Sharia Advisor with hands-on expertise in Islamic banking, takaful, and financial markets
Multilingual proficiency in English, Urdu, Arabic, and moderate Persian.

Education

DEGREE	YEAR	SUBJECTS / THESIS TOPIC	INSTITUTION / NOTES
Ph. D Islamic Banking & Finance	2014 to 2019	* Capital and Money Markets: Islamic & Conventional Perspectives * AAOIFI’s Standards * Maqasid al Shariah and Ijtihad Relevant to Islamic Finance * Islamic Banking: Supervision & Regulation * Shariah Maxims relevant to Financial Transactions	CGPA 3.91/4.00 Thesis: Monetary Policy Transmission Mechanism: Exploring the Role of Islamic versus Conventional Banks Institution: International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan (HEC’s PHD COUNTRY DIRECTORY (PCD) Number 19004)
MS Islamic Banking & Finance	2014	Corporate Finance, AFS, Pricing & Designing of Islamic Financial Products. International Banking	CGPA 3.45/4.00 Thesis: Capital Structure Decisions in Islamic Banking Industry: The Case of Pakistan Institution: International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan
MA Islamic Studies	2012	Comparative Religions, Islamic Political Thoughts	1^st Division Institution: University of Sargodha
M. A in Arabic & Islamic Law	2010	الشهادةالعالمية فى العلوم العربية والاسلامية (Al-shahadat-ul-Almia fil Uloom ill ArbiawalIslamia “Dars-e-Nizami” - درس نظامى)	1^st Division Thesis: اصول الافتاء و القضایا المعاصرۃ فی کتا ب البیوع Institution: DMG Bhera recognized by HEC Pakistan 8-16/HEC/A&A/2004
M. Sc Economics	2009	Econometrics, International Trade, Fiscal Policy, Monetary Policy	1^st Division Institution: Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad
B.A (Economics)	Aug 2006	Economics, Arabic	1^st Division Institution: University of Sargodha
Fazil Arabi (فاضل عربى)	Aug 2005	Arabic Literature, Islamic Jurisprudence	1^st Division Institution: Sargodha Board
H.S.S.C (Intermediate)	2003	Economics, Civics, Arabic	1^st Division Institution: Sargodha Board
S.S.C (Metric)	1998	Science Subjects	1^st Division Institution: Rawalpindi Board

Short Courses:

Subject and Level	Passing Year	Percentage	Institution
Basic Arabic Language Course	1999	63%	Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad
Ash-Shahada-tut-Tajweed	2001	79.33%	International Quran Academy (Qari Khushi Muhammad AL-Azhari) Rawalpindi
Bank’s Internships	2008 2011	80% 85%	MCB F-6 Islamabad Askari Islamic Bank Islamabad
International Law Course	2016	92%	Max Planck Society Germany & International Islamic University

Islamic Law and Arabic Education (درس نظامى)

Islamic Law and Arabic education a degree of الشهادة العالمية فى العلوم العر بية والاسلا مية (Ash -shahadat -ul- Aalmia fil Uloom il Arbia wal Islamia) i.e “Dars-e-Nizami درس نظامى (9 years Course)” from Dar-ul-Uloom Muhammadia Ghosia Bhera (دارالعلوم محمديه غوثيه بهيره), a registered institute with the Govt Madaras Policy & recognized by Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan.

Registration No: RJSC/SGD/20 OF 2005

HEC Registration Letter No: 8-16/HEC/A&A/200

Degree/Certificate	Passing Year	Obtained Marks	Subjects	Div
الشهادة العالمية فى العلوم العر بية والاسلا مية (Equal to MA in Arabic & Islamiat by HEC)	2010	473/700	Sihah-Sittah, Usool-e-Hadith, Usool-ul-Fiqh, Usool-e Tafseer.	1^st
فاضل عربى Fazil Arabi	2005	383/600	Adab Arabic, Usool-e-Tafseer, Al-Fiqh, Usool-ul-Fiqh	1^st
الاجازة العالية Al-Ijazat -ul-Aalia	2004	508/700	Al-Tafseer, Al-Fiqh, Al-Hadith, Usool-ul-Fiqh, Al-insha.	1^st
عالم عربى Aalim Arabic	2002	614/700	Al-Tafseer, Al-Fiqh, Al Hadith, Usool-ul-Fiqh, Al-Balaghat,	1^st
الشهادة الثانوية الخاصة Al-Shahadat-us-Sanwia Khasah	2001	545/700	Al-Fiqh ,Al-Saraf, Al Nahaw ,Al-Insha, History, English	1^st

Experience

Research / Teaching / Shari’ah experience (Compliance and Audit)

Degree/Certificate	Passing Year	Obtained Marks	Subjects	Div
الشهادة العالمية فى العلوم العر بية والاسلا مية (Equal to MA in Arabic & Islamiat by HEC)	2010	473/700	Sihah-Sittah, Usool-e-Hadith, Usool-ul-Fiqh, Usool-e Tafseer.	1^st
فاضل عربى Fazil Arabi	2005	383/600	Adab Arabic, Usool-e-Tafseer, Al-Fiqh, Usool-ul-Fiqh	1^st
الاجازة العالية Al-Ijazat -ul-Aalia	2004	508/700	Al-Tafseer, Al-Fiqh, Al-Hadith, Usool-ul-Fiqh, Al-insha.	1^st
عالم عربى Aalim Arabic	2002	614/700	Al-Tafseer, Al-Fiqh, Al Hadith, Usool-ul-Fiqh, Al-Balaghat,	1^st
الشهادة الثانوية الخاصة Al-Shahadat-us-Sanwia Khasah	2001	545/700	Al-Fiqh ,Al-Saraf, Al Nahaw ,Al-Insha, History, English	1^st

1. Lecturer | Department of Islamic Economics, Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad | September 2025 to Present

Since 9 September 2025, I am faculty member at Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pakistan and coordinating the development and teaching of the variety of subjects for newly developed Department of Islamic Economics.

2. Lecturer | Humanities and Social Sciences Department, University of Engineering & Technology (UET), Taxila | March 2012 to September 2025

Since 19 March 2012 to 8 September 2025, I have been faculty member at a public-sector university, University of Engineering & Technology (UET), Taxila, Pakistan and teaching Engineering Economics, Engineering & Professional Ethics, Professional Behavior, Islamic Studies and Pakistan Studies.

3. Visiting Assistant Professor | International Islamic University Islamabad | Sep 2011 to Feb 2023

Since September 2011 I have been teaching as a visiting faculty member different subjects, like Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Islamic Banking and Finance, Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence, Advance Islamic Jurisprudence, Islamic Law of Business Contracts, Law and Practices of Banks, AAIOFI Sharia Standards, Regulations, Supervision and Control of Islamic financial Institutions and Business Ethics in the Faculty of IIIE and Faculty of Management Sciences in International Islamic University Islamabad.

4. Visiting Assistant Professor | NUST Business School & Department of Economics, National University of Science and Technology (NUST) Islamabad | Feb 2016 to June 2025

Since Feb 2016, I am working as visiting faculty member at NUST Business School National of University of Science and Technology (NUST) Islamabad and still rendering part-time services here as visiting faculty member in evening.

5. Visiting Assistant Professor | School of Economics, Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan | Sep 2018 to Feb 2021

I have taught Corporate Finance, Financial Risk Management, and Financial Managements.

6. Visiting Assistant Professor | Riphah School of Leadership, Faculty of Management Sciences, Riphah International University Islamabad, Pakistan | Feb 2024 to July 2025

I am teaching course work of MS & Ph.D classes.

Publications

Published Research Papers:

Sr. No.	Article Title	Journal’s Name	Indexed	Article Reference	Impact Factor
32	The Effectiveness of Monetary Policy Transmission Channels: An Empirical Investigation of SAARC Countries	Journal of Economic Cooperation and Development 1308-7800/ e- 2980-1125	Scopus HJRS: X	2025, Accepted for Vol. 46, No.4, Pages 62-78	2.4
31	The Nexus of Corporate and Shari’ah Governance, Institutional Quality, Solvency and Shari’ah Non-Compliance Risks in Islamic Financial Institutions	Journal of Islamic Monetary Economics and Finance 2460-6146/e-2460-6618	Scopus HJRS: X	2025, Accepted for Vol. 11, No.3, Pages XXXX	2.5
30	The Influence of Convenience and Security on Brand Loyalty among DANA Syariah Users: The Mediating Role of Brand Trust	Journal of Islamic Economics and Business Ethic 3064-4585/e-3047-311X	ASI\|ACI	2025. Vol. 2, No.1, Pages 325-347	0.4
29	Transition from Paper Currency to Digital Currency: Extracting lesson from Imam Ahmad Raza's Juristic View on Paper Currency	Al-Salihat (Journal of Women, Society, and Religion) 2959-2127/e-2959-2135	HJRS: Y	2024, Vol 3, No. 2, Pages, 131-153	1.3
28	Can Halal Tourism in Lombok be Sustainable? A Case Study of Stakeholder Perspective	Journal of Islamic Economic and Business Research 2798-1207/e-2798-1304	SINTA 2 DOAJ	2024, Vol 4, No. 2, Pages, 190-212	2.3
27	Interbank Rate and Monetary Policy: Insights from Dual Banking Systems of Developing Countries	ISRA International Journal of Islamic Finance 0128-1976 /e. 2289-4365	(WOS-ESCI, Scopus) HJRS: X	2024, Vol 16, No. 2, Pages, 131-153	3.7
26	Corporate Governance and Risk Management in Islamic and Convectional Financial Institutions: Explaining the Role of Institutional Quality	Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research, 1759-0817	(WOS-ESCI) HJRS: X	2024, Vol 15, No. 3, Pages, 466-498	2.4
25	Corporate Governance and Performance in Islamic and Conventional Financial Institutions: Moderating Role of Institutional Quality	Audit and Accounting Review, 2790-8267/e. 2790-8275	HJRS: Y	2024, Vol 4, No. 1, Pages, 18-32	1.4
24	Interest-Based Banking Model: Historical Development and Inception of Islamic Banks	IUB Journal of Social Sciences, 2790-6884 /e 2790-6876	HJRS: Y	2023 Vol 5, No. 2, Pages, 282-291	0.8
23	An Empirical Investigation of Banks-Centric View of Monetary Policy from Pakistan	AITU Scientific Research Journal, 2578-3874/e. 2578-3882	Asian Research Index	2023, Vol 1, No. 2, Pages, 33-41	0.5
22	The Impact of Trade and Export on Economic Growth: A Panel Data Analysis of Brics Countries	AITU Scientific Research Journal, 2578-3874/e. 2578-3882	Asian Research Index	2023, Vol 1, No. 1, Pages, 9-16	0.5
21	Prohibition of Interest and Initiative of Islamic Banking: A Historical Review of Pakistan	Al-‘Ulūm Journal of Islamic Studies, 2709-3484/e. 2709-3492	HJRS: Y	2022, Vol 3, No. 2, Pages 1-21	0.60
20	The Transmission Mechanism of Monetary Policy via Bank’ Balance Sheet: An Empirical Study of Dual Banking System in Pakistan.	Jurnal Ekonomi Malaysia, 0127-1962/ e. 2716-6058	(Scopus) HJRS: Y	2022, Vol 56, No. 2, Pages 129-143	0.38
19	Illicit Financial flows and International Trade Nexus under Inadequate Governance Structures: A Case of Sub‐Saharan Africa	Global & Local Economic Review, 1722-4241/e.1974-5125	(WOS-ESCI) HJRS: Y	2022, Vol 26, No. 1, Pages 101-121	1.5
18	Technology-Performance Nexus during Covid-19: A Case of Commercial Banks from Selected South Asian Economies	iRASD Journal of Management 2709-8443/ e. 2709-8451	HJRS: Y	2021, Vol 4, No. 2, Pages 258 - 267	0.14
17	Towards the Implementation of Monetary Management in Islamic Economic System Based on Recent Developments	International Journal of Islamic Economics and Finance (IJIEF)	HJRS: Y	2021, Vol 4, No. 2, Pages 117-206	1.5
16	اسلامی مالیات میں اجتماع العقودکاتصور The Concept of Combination of Contracts in Islamic Finance	Malakand University Research Journal of Islamic Studies (MURJIS), 2708-6577	HJRS: Y	2021, Vol 3, No. 2, Pages 64-87	0.32
15	On the Role of Islamic and Conventional Banks in Monetary Policy Transmission in Malaysia: Do Size and Liquidity Matter?	Research in International Business and Finance (WOS-SSCI)	HJRS: W	2020, Vol 52, Pages 101123	6.3
14	The Impact of Learning Organization Practices on Subjective Performance of Employees: The Case of Islamic Financial Institutions (IFIs) of Developing Countries	Islamic Banking and Finance Review, 2221-5239/ e/2413-2977	HJRS: Y	2020, Vol. 07, No. 1, Pages 38-59	1.6
13	Global Economic Thoughts & Islamic Economic Narrative عالمى معاشى افكار اور اسلامى معاشى فكر	Al-Tabyeen The University of Lahore, 2664-1178/ e/2664-1186	HJRS: Y	2020, Vol. 04, No. 1, Pages 123-138	0.3
12	The effects of mother education and intervening mechanisms on rural-urban child stunting: evidence from Pakistan	REVISTA PAN-AMAZONICA DE SAUDE, 2176-6215/ e-2176-6223	(WOS-Zoological Record)	2019, Vol. 19., No. 1, Pages 1-10	3.9
11	The Credit Supply Channel of Monetary Policy Transmission Mechanism: An Empirical investigation of Islamic Banks in Pakistan versus Malaysia	Journal of Islamic Monetary Economics and Finance 2460-6146/e-2460-618	(Scopus), HJRS: X	2019, Vol. 5, No.1, Pages 21-36	2.5
10	Mother Schooling and Malnutrition among Children of Rural-Urban Pakistan	Epidemiology Biostatistics and Public Health, 2282-0930	(WOS-ESCI)	2019, Vol. 16, No.1, Pages 12978-1 to 12978-10	3.4
9	Do Bank Size and Liquidity Position Matter in the Monetary Policy Transmission Mechanism? Evidence from Islamic and Conventional Banks of Pakistan	Journal of Islamic Business and Management (JIBM), 2075-6291\|e. 2521-2249	HJRS: Y	2019, Vol. 9, No. 2, Pages 1-16	1.4
8	The Role of Credit Supply Channel in Transmission of Monetary Policy: An Empirical Investigation of Malaysian Banks on Basis of Size and Liquidity	Global & Local Economic Review, 1722-4241/e.1974-5125	(WOS-ESCI) HJRS: Y	2019, Vol. 23, No. 2 Pages 1-14	1.5
7	An Empirical Investigation of the Credit Channel of Monetary Policy: Islamic versus Conventional Banks of Pakistan	NUML International Journal of Business & Management 2410-5392/e. 2521-473X	HJRS: Y	2019, Vol. 14, No.02, Pages 1-15	1.8
6	Islamic Finance and Economic Growth Nexus: An Econometric Analysis	Review of Education, Administration & LAW 2708-1788/e. 2708-3667	HJRS: Y	2019, Vol. 02, No.01, Pages 11-22	0.34
5	An Evaluation of the Distinguish Model of Islamic Banks: Historical Development and Unique Characteristics	Zia-e-Tahqeeq, 2225-613x	HJRS: Y	2018, Vol. 08, No.16, Pages 05-21	0.4
4	An Introduction to Monetary Policy Framework in Pakistan: Instruments, Objectives, and Mechanism	Pakistan Journal of Economic Studies (PJES), 2708-1478/ e. 2708-1485	HJRS: Y	2018, Vol. 01, No.02, Pages 111-129	1.2
3	Islamic Banking Practices: Philosophical Background and Fundamental Differences	Maarif-E-Islami, 1992-8556/e.2664-0171	HJRS: Y	2018, Vol. 17, No.01, Pages 13-29	1.7
2	Capital Structure Decisions in Islamic Banking: Empirical Evidence from Pakistan	Journal of Islamic Banking and Finance, 1814-8042	HJRS: Y	2017, Vol. 34, No. 2, Pages 88-103	2.23
1	Governing Principals of Shari’ah: A Study of Islamic Business Transactions for Contemporary Practices	Al-Azh’ar, 2519-6707	HJRS: Y	2015 (Special Edition), Pages 158-170	1.027

Books’ Chapters
No.	Chapter Title	Book’s Title	Authors	Publishers	Status
8	Bibliometric Analysis of Publications on Artificial Intelligence and Finance in the Databases of Scopus	Applications of Block Chain technology and Artificial Intelligence	Mahammad Habeeb, T. V. Sriram & Syed Muhammad Abdul Rehman Shah	Springer Nature (Palgrave Macmillan) Switzerland	Under Process ISBN: 978-3-031-47324-1 Pages: 181-194 Year: 2024
7	Revolutionizing Islamic Finance: Artificial Intelligence Role in The Future of Industry	The Impact of AI Innovation on Financial Sectors in the Era of Industry 5.0	EARLY RIDHO KISMAWADI, M. Irfan, Syed M. Abdul Rehman Shah	DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-0082-4 ISBN13: 9798369300824\|EISBN13: 9798369300831	ISBN: 9798369300824 Pages: 239-248 Year: 2024
6	Impacts of monetary policy on credit supply of Islamic banks An empirical study of Pakistan versus Malaysia	Islamic Monetary Economics: Finance and Banking in Contemporary Muslim Economies	Syed M. Abdul Rehman Shah, Abdul Rashid		Published ISBN: 9780367457730 Pages: 239-248 Year: 2021
5	Opportunities to Align the Practice of Islamic Finance with SDGs, in a Post-Covid World	Cambridge Global Islamic Finance Report (GIFR) 2021	Syed M. Abdul Rehman Shah, Abubakar Siddique, Abdul Rashid		Published Report 2021 Pages: 146-165 Year: 2021
4	Embracing Islamic Finance as a New Engine towards the Growth of Economy	Contemporary issues in Islamic Socio Finance	Syed M. Abdul Rehman Shah, M. Umar Farooq, M. Akmal		Published ISBN 9780367505202 Year: 2021
3	The Role of Islamic Finance in Achieving Economic Growth: An Econometric Analysis of Pakistan	Chapter 10 in Book titled” Enhancing Financial Inclusion through Islamic Finance” Volume II	Syed M. Abdul Rehman Shah, Kashif Raza, Shaherbano	Springer Nature (Palgrave Macmillan) Switzerland	Published eBook ISBN 978-3-030-39939-9 Hardcover ISBN 978-3-030-39938-2 Pages: 241-258 Year: 2020
2	Determinants of Financial Leverage in Islamic Banks	Chapter in Book "Islamic Finance, Risk-Sharing and Macroeconomic Stability"	Syed M. Abdul Rehman Shah, Abdul Rashid, Muhammad Khaleequzaman	IRTI KSA & Springer (Palgrave Macmillan) Germany	Print Book 978-3-030-05224-9 Online ISBN 978-3-030-05225-6 Pages: 121-149 Year: 20-02- 2019
1	An Initiative of Modern Education in Classical Dar-ul-Uloom System of Pakistan	Chapter Published in Book "International Congress on Islamic Education – ICIE 2018	Syed M. Abdul Rehman Shah, Kashif Jamshed, Shaherbano	YEKDER about Religious Education Academy & ICIE Turkey	Published e- ISBN: 978-605-62640-5-4 Pages: 239-248 Year: 2018

Forthcoming Research Papers:

1	Does Governance Enhance Human Capital Excellence? Evidence from Islamic versus Conventional Financial Institutions		Syed Muhammad Abdul Rehman Shah, Jamshid ur Rahman, Muhammad Akmal		Springer Nature (Palgrave Macmillan) Switzerland		Accepted
2	An Academic Use of Web 2.0 Applications and Students’ Perceptions in Higher Education Sector		Abdul Shakoor Shah, Shaherbano, Syed Muhammad Abdul Rehman Shah, and Meher Bano		International Journal on Digital Libraries		Accepted
3	Determinants of Bank Deposits and Credit Supply: A Comparison of Conventional vs Islamic Banks in Pakistan		Anis Kabir, Syed Muhammad Abdul Rehman Shah, M. Kabir Hassan,		Journal of Economic Cooperation and Development		Submitted
4	The Accusation of Terrorism against Muslims: An Analytical Study (Arabic)		Mueen Ud Deen, Muhammad Abdul Rehman Shah,		Maarif-E-Islami, AIOU		Submitted
5	The Instructions of Holy Qur’an on Riba: An Evaluation in Framework of Positive and Normative Economics		Syed Muhammad Abdul Rehman Shah, Muhammad Abubakar Siddique, Atif Aslam Rao		Journal of Al-Tamaddun International, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia		Submitted
6	Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Light of Maqasid Al-Shari’ah: The Case of Islamic Banks of Pakistan		Memoona Ansar, Muhammad Khaleequuzzaman, Syed Muhammad Abdul Rehman Shah,		Springer Nature (Palgrave Macmillan) Switzerland		Submitted
7	The Impact of Corporate and Shari’ah Governance on Risk Profile of Islamic Financial Institutions		M. Akmal Muhammad Abdul Rehman Shah, Awais ur Rehman,		Journal of Islamic Monetary Economics and Finance		Submitted
8	Market Resilience in Times of Crises: An In-Depth Efficiency Analysis of Islamic and Conventional Equity Indices During the COVID-19 Pandemic		Muhammad Shehryar Syed Muhammad Abdul Rehman Shah M. Kabir Hassan Maslinawati Mohamad		Eurasian Business Review		Submitted
Conferences and Workshops
International
Conference Title		Organizer		Venue		Date
Winter School Title: 6th SIFHAMS International Graduate Winter School (2025)		The Sharjah International Foundation for the History of Arab and Muslim Sciences (SIFHAMS), University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.		University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates		January 6-12, 2025
Paper Title: Navigating Islamic Finance in Modern Era of Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities & Challenges Conference Title: 5^th International Annual Conference on Islamic Economics and Business		The Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business UIN Salatiga, Indonesia		The virtual International Conference by UIN Salatiga, Indonesia		September 18, 2024
Paper Title: Towards the Understanding of Capital Structure Decisions: A Review of Literature with Special Reference to Islamic Financial Seminar Title: Institutions Symposium on Islamic Finance in Australia		The Centre for Arab & Islamic Studies, Australian National University (ANU) College of Arts & Social Sciences		The virtual international webinar by Australian National University (ANU)		November 30, 2023
Paper Title: The Message of Holy Prophet (PBUH) on Tolerance & Mercy Seminar Title: Seminar on Tolerance & Mercy (مدرسۃ للتسامح والرحمۃ)		Al-Azhar University Egypt		The virtual international webinar the faculty of Al-Azhar University Egypt		12^th April 2022
Paper Title: Financial Development, Islamic Finance, and Economic Growth: An Empirical Investigation from Perspective of Governance Conference Title:The 7th International Islamic Monetary Economics and Finance (7-IIMEFC) International Conference entitled “Strengthening Islamic Economy and Financial System in the Post Pandemic Era, Digitalization and Sustainability” ”		IIMEF Journal of Islamic Monetary Economics and Finance of Islamic Economic and Finance Department, Bank Indonesia, the Central Bank of the Republic of Indonesia		The virtual international webinar by Bank Indonesia, the Central Bank of the Republic of Indonesia		October 25-27, 2021
Paper Title: Islamic Banking & Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) Development in Pandemic Covid-19: Case in Pakistan Conference Title: The virtual international webinar titled “Optimizing the Potential of the Islamic Economy in Post covid Economic Recovery”		Student Association (HMPS) of Sharia Economics department, Faculty of Economics and Business UIN Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta		The virtual international webinar by Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Indonesia		October 18-20, 2021
Paper Title: COVID-19 Pandemic: An Opportunity for Islamic Finance to Align its Financing Activities with SDGs Conference Title:” The International Conference on Islamic Finance (ICIF) 2021		The International Conferenceon Islamic Finance (ICIF) 2021, the Center for Islamic Economics and Finance (CIEF) at the College of Islamic Studies (CIS), at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), with the support of the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority		The virtual international webinar by Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Doha, Qatar.		April 4-6, 2021
Paper Title: Application of Five Objectives of Fatwa in Modern World Conference Title: Online Course on “The craft of Fatwa-The principles and the objectives of the Fatwa based on Imam Ibn-Abideen al-Shami’s Rasmul-Mufti”		British Fatwa Council, 512 Berridge road West, Nottingham ng7 5ju United Kingdom		The virtual international webinar by British Fatwa Council, Nottingham, United Kingdom		9^th of August 2020
Paper Title: Impacts of Monetary Policy on Credit Supply of Islamic Banks: An Empirical Study of Pakistan versus Malaysia Conference Title: 7^th Islamic Economics Workshop		Research Center for Islamic Economics (IKAM) in collaboration with (ILEM) and (IGIAD) Marmara University Istanbul		Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey		5 to 7 April, 2019
Two- Months Workshop Training for Teachers and Preachers		Al-Azhar University Egypt		Al-Azhar University Egypt		January- February 2019
Paper Title: *The Credit Supply Channel of Monetary Policy Transmission Mechanism: An Empirical investigation of Islamic Banks in Pakistan versus* Malaysia Conference Title: The 4th International Islamic Monetary Economics and Finance (IIMEFC) 2018 entitled “Strengthening National Economic Growth: The Creation of Halal Value Chains and Innovative Vehicles”**		IIMEF Journal of Islamic Monetary Economics and Finance of Islamic Economic and Finance Department, Bank Indonesia, the Central Bank of the Republic of Indonesia		Grand City Convex Surabaya, East Java- Indonesia		December 13-14, 2018
Paper Title: The Role of Islamic Finance in Achieving Economic Growth: An Econometric Analysis of Pakistan Conference Title: The Role of Islamic Financial Inclusion in Achieving Sustained Economic Growth and Poverty Alleviation in IsDB Member Countries		The Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI) of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group and Ibn Sina University Khartoum, Sudan		Friendship Hall Khartoum, Sudan		25-26 November 2018
Paper Title: The Credit Supply Channel of Monetary Policy: An Empirical Investigation of Islamic versus Conventional Banks in Pakistan Conference Title: 2018 IIAS (International Institute of Administrative Sciences) Congress		International Institute of Administrative Sciences, Brussels Belgium and the Presidency of Tunisian Government.		Tunisian National School of Administration, Tunis, Tunisia		25-29 June, 2018
Paper Title: An Initiative of Modern Education in Classical Dar-ul-Uloom System of Pakistan: A Case Study of DMG Conference Title: International Congress on Islamic Education – ICIE 2018		YEKDER Din Eğitimi Akademisi and Marmara University Istanbul		Faculty of Theology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey		27-28 April, 2018
Paper Title: Financial Leverage of Islamic Banks Conference Title: Islamic Finance, Risk-Sharing and Macroeconomic Stability: Issues and Challenges 2017		Kazguu University Astana, Kazakhstan & IRTI (IDB, KSA)		Kazguu University Astana, Kazakhstan		29-30 Nov, 2017
National
Islamic Banking Professional Development Program (IBPD)- 17 (Certification in Islamic Banking & Finance)		National Institute of Banking & Finance (NIBAF) & Meezan Bank Limited Venue: NIBAF H-8 Islamabad		Participant		16 – 20 June 2025
7th International Conference on Islamic Business (ICIB-2025) Harnessing Technology with Ethical Governance: An Islamic Perspective on Fairness, Justice, and Equity in the Digital Age		Riphah Centre of Islamic Business (RCIB) Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan		Participant Resource Person		22-23 April, 2025
The Transitioning System of Pakistani Corporate Governance: Role of Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) in Protecting Shareholder Interests in the Perspective of International Corporate Legal Regime		Air University Islamabad		Guest Lecture		31 December, 2024
The State of Medina: Prophetic Blueprint for Socioeconomic Empowerment		Bahria University Karachi		Guest Lecture		12 December, 2024
2^nd Islamic Capital Market		AAOIFI & SECP in PC Hotel Karachi		Conference Title: International Conference on Islamic Capital Market		12 December, 2024
Islamic Capital Market Workshops Trainer: Dr. Sami Al-Suwailem Acting Director General, Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Institute		AAOIFI & SECP in PC Hotel Karachi		Innovative Islamic capital market products and FinTech Solutions		11 December, 2024
Role as Organizer		Global Center for Legal Thoughts (GCLT) & The Department of Robotics and Intelligent Machine Engineering NUST		Pakistan Academy of Letters Conference Tilte: Artificial Intelligence & Society		30-31 December, 2023
Paper Title: Islamic Banking: Present & Future		Islamic Fiqh Academy Pakistan & American International Theism University USA		Karachi Arts Council Conference Tilte: International Jurisprudence Symposium: Theme: Islamic Banking: Present & Future		17 December, 2023
Paper Title: Movement from Theory to Practice in Islamic Finance: Exploring the Potential Research Areas		The Centre for Excellence in Islamic Finance (CEIF) IBA Karachi		IBA Karachi City Campus Conference Tilte: Islamic Finance Landscape		16 December, 2023
Towards the Development of Real Economy: An Islamic Perspective		Karachi School of Business and Leadership (KSBL)		KSBL Conference Tilte: Research Seminars Series		15 December, 2023
Revisiting Basic Economic Markets with Lens of Islamic Law of Business Contracts		School of Economics (SOE), Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad & IPS Islamabad		Seminar Hall SOE, QAU Conference Tilte: 1^st International Islamic Economics & Development Conference “From Islamic Finance to Islamic Economy”		7 December, 2023
Paper Title: Innovation and Technology in Iqbal’s Philosophy		Iqbal Chair Bahria University		BAHRIA UNIVERSITY Pakistan Conference Title: 3^rd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON IQBAL		28 & 29 NOVEMBER, 2023
Transition from Paper Currency to Digital Currency: Extracting lesson from Imam Ahmad Raza's Juristic View on Paper Currency		Idara-i-Tahqeeqat-e-Imam Ahmad Raza Karachi		Movenpick Hotel Karachi Conference Tilte: 43^rd Imam Ahamad Raza Conference Contributions Towards Islamization of Economy		13 November, 2023
Artificail Intelligence and Islamic Finance: Applications & Challenges		Department of Islamic Thought, History and Culture AIOU Islamabad		Auditorium, Allama Iqbab Open University Conference Tilte: Advancing Islamic Finance		1-3 November, 2023
Islamic Capital Market		AAOIFI & SECP in Serena Hotel Islamabad		Conference Title: International Conference on Islamic Capital Market		29 May, 2023
Paper Title: Analytical Study of Federal Shariat Court (FSC)’s Decision on Riba of 27th April 2022		International center for research in Islamic economics (ICRIE), Minhaj University Lahore		Conference Title: Federal Shariat Court (FSC)’s Decision on Riba		5^th June, 2022
Paper Title: Concept & Contemporary Trends of Islamic Banking & Finance		Department of Management Sciences, Kings International College Mirpur, Azadi Jummun and Kashmir (AJK)		Kings International College Mirpur, Azadi Jummun and Kashmir (AJK) Conference Title: One Day Seminar on Fundamentals & Contemporary Trends of Islamic and Conventional Banks		25th June 2022
Paper Title: Analytical Study of Federal Shariat Court (FSC)’s Decision on Riba of 27^th April 2022		International center for research in Islamic economics (ICRIE), Minhaj University Lahore		Minhaj University Lahore Conference Title: An Exclusive Discussion on Islamization of Economic System of Pakistan: possibilities, challenges and future prospect		5th June 2022
Paper Title: Islamic & Modernization in lens if Hadr’t Iqbal’ s Philosophy: Acceptance & Constraints		Academic Research & Policy Development Foundation (ARPDF) & KFUEIT RYK		Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology (KFUEIT) RYK Conference Title: Two days conference on "Islam and Modernization"		2-3 June 2022
Paper Title: Socioeconomic Status of the Inhabitants of Medina: An Assessment of Problems and Holy Prophet’s Reforms		Faculty of Social Sciences, Lahore Garrison University Pakistan		Lahore Garrison University Pakistan Conference Title: As a Keynote Speaker in Two days International Conference "Sustainable Development and the Challenges for Developing Countries"		19th May 2022
Presentation Title: My successful story: Facts and Future Prospects		Al Karam Friends International		Al Karam International Institute Bhera Pakistan Seminar Title: Nishan e Manzal Convention		26^th March , 2022
Presentation Title: تمویل اسلامی کے مروج طرق کا خصوصی مطالعہ An Analytical Study of the Contemporary Practices of Islamic Financing		Al Karam International Institute Bhera		Al Karam International Institute Bhera Seminar Title: Research Workshop 2022		16^th February , 2022
Presentation Title: اقبال کا تصور شاہین اور نو جوانوں کی ذمہ داریاں: عصر حاضر کے تناظر میں خصوصی ؐمطالعہ		Literary & Debating Club, Directorate of Students Affairs, University of Wah		University of Wah Wah Cantt Pakistan Seminar Title: Iqbal’s Concept of Falcon & Youth’s Responsibilities		18^th January , 2022
Presentation Title: Research Trends in Islamic Economics & Finance		Faculty of social Sciences, NUML Islamabad		National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad Pakistan Seminar Title: Research Trends in Islamic Economics & Finance		2nd December , 2021
Paper Title: سائنسی علوم کے تناظر میں متوازن تجدیدی ادراک : فکر اقبال کی روشنی میں		Iqbal Chair Bahria University & Gosha Iqbal		BAHRIA UNIVERSITY Pakistan Conference Title: 2nd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON IQBAL اقبال کی ہمہ جہتی حکمت اور امتِ مسلمہ کی سماجی، سائنسی اور تکنیکی نشاۃِ ‏ ثانیہ		9, 10 & 11 NOVEMBER, 2021
Paper Title: Holy Prophet’s Strategy to Improve Socioeconomic Status of Muslims: The Case of the State of Medina		The Riphah Centre of Islamic Business (RCIB) of Faculty of Management Sciences, Riphah International University, Islamabad		Riphah International University, Islamabad Conference Title: 5th International Conference on Islamic Business (ICIB – 2021)		27th February 2021
Paper Title: An Intro to Econometrics and its applications to Islamic Economics and Finance		An Noor Associates Karachi		Online Zoom Stream Conference Conference Title: Modern Tools and Software’s in Islamic Finance		18 July, 2020
Paper Title: Embracing Islamic Finance as a New Engine towards the Growth of Economy		The Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences, Minhaj University Lahore		Minhaj University Lahore Conference Title: People Empowerment, Social Innovation and Role of Islamic Economics 3rd World Islamic Economics and Finance Conference		25-26 January, 2020 Paper presented and won 2^nd Best Paper Award
Paper Title: Impact of Monetary Policy Actions on Islamic versus Conventional Banks: An Empirical Investigation of Differences and Challenges		School of Economics, Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad		Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad Conference Title: Emerging Issues in the Economy of Pakistan: Challenges & Opportunities		16 August, 2018
*Paper Title: Sharīʻah* Appraisal of Conventional Insurance and Takāful: Sharīʻah and Ethical Issues**		HITEC University Taxila		HITEC Auditorium Conference Title: International Conference on Contemporary Juristic Issues		3-4 May, 2017
International Law		Max Planck Institute Germany		Shari’ah Academy Islamabad		June to August 2016
An Introduction to Islamic Economic System		NAB & TCBS		Conference Hall UET Taxila		24 July, 2015
Islamic Economics, Business and Finance: Research, Career, Prospects		SIEBF &ICRIE Lahore		Minhaj University Lahore		17 February 2015
A Three Days Workshop on Islamic Banking: Theory & Practice		DMG Bhera		DMG Bhera		10-12 Feb, 2015
NUML 2nd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE Challenges in Business & Management ICCBM 2014		Department Management Sciences NUML Islamabad		NUML Islamabad		10-11 December 2014
Inaugural Ceremony Character Building Society (CBS)		NAB, DSA and TCBS		Conference Hall UET Taxila		Dec 4, 2014
Recruiting Seminar organized by University of Missouri Kansas City (Missouri, USA)		University of Missouri US Kansas City (Missouri, USA)		Islamabad Hotel civic center G-6 Islamabad		2nd July, 2013
Iblees ki Majlis e Shoora and Current Scenario Iqbal Day 2012		Al Mohandis Organization		Conference Hall UET Taxila		November 2012
Numerous Lectures Delivered On Islamic Thoughts		MHI Zahra Trust		Pearl Continental Rawalpindi		2011, 2012, 2013,2014
Research Symposium 2011		IRTI and IIIE		IIU Islamabad		July 2011
PIDE Conference 2008		PIDE and MOF		Marriot Hotel Islamabad		Oct 2008

Project, Research Interests

Research Supervision & Examinations

Ibrahim Abdul-Somed, Implementation of Islāmic Banking in Ghana: Assessment of Potential Opportunities and Challenges, Department of Islamic Science, International Open University, The Gambia, (External Examiner) 2025.
Ansar, Memoona, Doctoral Thesis (Analysis Phase), Title: Analyzing the technical, super and overall efficiencies of non-banking financial institutions and their potential determinants by using DEA approach: The moderating role of institutional quality, University Institute of Management Sciences, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi 2024.
Ata ul Haq, Doctoral Thesis (Literature Review Phase), Economic Dimensions of Health Inequalities. Evidence from Pakistan, Department of Economics, University of Sargodha 2026.
Qureshi, Sehar Munir, Master Project, Agriculture Financing: Two Tiers Salam Model, NUST Business School, National University of Science and Technology (NUST) Islamabad, 2023.
Shah Zaib, Mini Thesis Project, Twin Deficit Dilemma: A Case of Pakistan, School of Economics, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, 2021.
Andi Mutiah Azzahra, Master Project, Determinants of Optimal Capital Structure: A Case of Banking Firms, International Islamic University Islamabad, 2020.
Humna Rehman, Master Project, Liquidity Management in IFIs, International Islamic University Islamabad, 2020.

Affiliation with Research Journals

Research Journal	Position	Link
Al-‘Ulūm Journal of Islamic Studies (AUJIS)	Founding Editor (2020-2022)	http://alulum.net/editorialboard/ Y Category in HJRS by HEC in Pakistan.
Arab Law Quarterly \| Brill ISSN: 1573-0255	Reviewer	https://brill.com/view/journals/alq/alq-overview.xml
Research in International Business and Finance ISSN: 0275-5319	Reviewer	https://www.journals.elsevier.com/research-in-international-business-and-finance
Islamic Economic Studies ISSN: 1319-1616	Reviewer	https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/ies
International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management ISSN: 1753-8394	Reviewer	https://www.emerald.com/insight/publication/issn/1753-8394
Bahria Research Journal on Iqbal Studies	Reviewer	https://iqbalconference.bahria.edu.pk/

Expertise

Stata, E-views, and Microsoft (Office, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Banks’ Internships

In Islamic Banking Services of Askari Islamic Bank and Muslim Commercial Bank, I completed different internships.

Book Editing Project

I have edited book titled “An-Noor ul Bahi fi Sharhe Tirmdhi” (النورالبهي في شرح الترمذى) based upon Hadith Lecture-Series of “Syed Zakir Hussain Shah sb” Former Member of Islamic Ideological Counsel of Pakistan.

Media (Electronic & Print)

Channel	Designation	Program
	Panelist PTV NEWS Recorded Videos available on Facebook Page “syedrehmani565”	Subh e Pakistan with Zaryab & Shoaib (Frequent Appearance)
		45 Min with Naheed Chaudary Federal Budget 2021-22
		Humara Ramdhan Transmission 2021 with Farah
	Interpreter of Persian Kalam e Iqbal in Suno TV	As Guest in Irfan e Deen with Prof. Waris through Kalam e Iqbal Completed “Javed Nama” in 9 Months Programs
Nawa e Waqat	Writer Published articles are available on Facebook Page “syedrehmani565”	On different societal and Religious topics.
On all top social media, I am available with id “syedrehmani92”

🏡 Addresses

Office Address: Office #108, 1st Floor, Ibn-e-Sina Block, University of Engineering and Technology Taxila, Postal Code: 47050, Pakistan.
Residential Address: House # CB-960, Lane No. 06, Peshawar Road, Rawalpindi Cantt, Postal Code: 46060, Pakistan.
Permanent Address: Village & Post Office Miani Teh Kallar Kahar, District Chakwal, Punjab, Postal Code: 48530, Pakistan.

🧑‍🏫 References

Dr. Abdul Rashid, Ph.D Financial Economics (Sheffield University, UK)
- Email: abdulrashid@iiu.edu.pk
- Phone: (+92 51 9019454)
- Designation: Professor & DG IIIE, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan
Dr. Muhammad Altaf
- Email: dm.altaf@uettaxila.edu.pk
- Phone: (+92 51 9047883)
- Designation: Assistant Professor & Director, Postgraduate Research, Department of Basic Science and Humanities, University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila, Pakistan
Dr. Muhammad Idrees
- Email: midrees@qau.edu.pk
- Phone: (+92 51 90643038)
- Designation: Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Dr. Muhammad Abubakar Siddique
- Email: muhammad.abubakar@iiu.edu.pk
- Phone: (+92 51 9019451)
- Designation: Chairperson, School of Islamic Banking & Finance, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan

Education

Experience

Publications

Published Research Papers:

No.

Chapter Title

Book’s Title

Authors

Publishers

Status

8

Applications of Block Chain technology and Artificial Intelligence

Mahammad Habeeb, T. V. Sriram & Syed Muhammad Abdul Rehman Shah

Springer Nature (Palgrave Macmillan) Switzerland

Under Process

ISBN: 978-3-031-47324-1

Pages:

181-194

Year: 2024

7

The Impact of AI Innovation on Financial Sectors in the Era of Industry 5.0

EARLY RIDHO KISMAWADI, M. Irfan, Syed M. Abdul Rehman Shah

DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-0082-4

ISBN13: 9798369300824|EISBN13: 9798369300831

ISBN: 9798369300824

Pages:

239-248

Year: 2024

6

Islamic Monetary Economics:

Finance and Banking in Contemporary Muslim Economies

Syed M. Abdul Rehman Shah, Abdul Rashid

Published

ISBN: 9780367457730

Pages:

239-248

5

Cambridge Global Islamic Finance Report (GIFR) 2021

Syed M. Abdul Rehman Shah, Abubakar Siddique, Abdul Rashid

Published Report 2021

Pages:

146-165

4

Contemporary issues in Islamic Socio Finance

Syed M. Abdul Rehman Shah, M. Umar Farooq, M. Akmal

Published

3

Chapter 10 in Book titled” Enhancing Financial Inclusion through Islamic Finance”

Volume II

Syed M. Abdul Rehman Shah, Kashif Raza, Shaherbano

Springer Nature (Palgrave Macmillan) Switzerland

978-3-030-39938-2

Pages: 241-258

Year: 2020

2

Chapter in Book "Islamic Finance, Risk-Sharing and Macroeconomic Stability"

Syed M. Abdul Rehman Shah, Abdul Rashid, Muhammad Khaleequzaman

IRTI KSA & Springer (Palgrave Macmillan) Germany

1

Chapter Published in Book "International Congress on Islamic Education – ICIE 2018

Syed M. Abdul Rehman Shah, Kashif Jamshed, Shaherbano

YEKDER about Religious Education Academy & ICIE Turkey

Published

e- ISBN: 978-605-62640-5-4

Pages:

239-248

Year: 2018

Forthcoming Research Papers:

Project, Research Interests

Expertise

Stata, E-views, and Microsoft (Office, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Banks’ Internships

In Islamic Banking Services of Askari Islamic Bank and Muslim Commercial Bank, I completed different internships.

Book Editing Project

I have edited book titled “An-Noor ul Bahi fi Sharhe Tirmdhi” (النورالبهي في شرح الترمذى) based upon Hadith Lecture-Series of “Syed Zakir Hussain Shah sb” Former Member of Islamic Ideological Counsel of Pakistan.

🏡 Addresses

🧑‍🏫 References

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