Support NU

Ahmed Jama, PhD

Dean of Faculty of Sharia & Islamic Studies

Biography

Dr. Ahmed Jama is an accomplished university lecturer specializing in Islamic law, with a strong focus on Islamic Banking and Finance. He holds multiple degrees, including an LLB, MSc, and PhD in Shareeah Law and Finance, all obtained with distinction from the Islamic University of Madinah. Dr. Jama is fluent in Arabic and proficient in English, and he possesses expert knowledge in financial contracts.

Dr. Jama holds the position of Dean of the Faculty of Shariah and Islamic Studies at Nugaal University for more than 10 years, and has experience as a Fiqh lecturer at the Islamic University of Madinah. He is a certified Islamic banker and trainer, and he has established two schools in Somalia, contributing to the education of over 1,400 students.

He also serves as the Chairman of the East African University Council in Buhodle, Somalia, where he supervises academic affairs and provides consultancy services. Additionally, he is a Shareeah Consultant and Compliance Officer at Amal Bank, where he trains employees and ensures adherence to Shariah standards.

His scholarly contributions include various publications and translations related to Islamic jurisprudence, and he has been actively involved in research and curriculum development throughout his career.

Education & Qualifications

1. LLB in Shareeah from the Faculty of Shareeah, The Islamic University of Madinah (2001 – 2015) - Obtained Distinction with 1st Class Honours. 2. MSc in Shareeah from the Faculty of Shareeah, Department of Fiqh, The Islamic University of Madinah (2001 – 2015) - Obtained Distinction with 1st Class Honours. 3. PhD in Shareeah from the Faculty of Shareeah, Department of Fiqh, The Islamic University of Madinah (2001 – 2015) - Obtained Distinction with 1st Class Honours. 4. Certificate of Teaching Experience (2015) from the General Council of the Union of Islamic Banks, Bahrain. 5. Certified Islamic Banker (CIBAFI) (2015). 6. Certified Islamic Banking Trainer (TOT) (2018). 7. Certified University Accreditor from the Union of Arab Universities, Jordan (2001 - 2002).

Publications

تحقيق كتاب: (( إرشادالسالك المحتاج إلى بيان أحكام أفعال المعتمر والحاج ليحيى بن محمد الحطاب المالكي)) - This is his master's thesis (unpublished). تأليف كتاب: (( التحويلات المصرفية للنقود والشيكات وأحكامها الشرعية)) - This is his doctoral thesis (published and circulated). ترجمة كتاب: (( أحوال النبي ّ صلى الله عليه وسلّم في الحج. للشيخ فيصل البعداني) - Translated into Somali, published by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Endowments in Saudi Arabia, now in its third edition. ربا الفضل عند ابن عباس - Research on methodology. النية في الصوم - Research on methodology. ترتيب الأولياء في النكاح - Research on methodology. القصاص بين الوالد وولده - Research on methodology. الخبراء وأثرهم في حكم القاضي - Training research. القضاء في العهد الأموي - Training research. مذكّرة في القضاء - Written during a judges' preparation course held in Lascanood, Somalia, attended by one hundred scholars from across Somalia.