Activities and Work
In the past he has held workshops on matters related to Islamic Finance and Shari'ah-Compliance in business and trade in the United States. In March 2008 he traveled to Hong Kong, China to deliver a lecture as a guest speaker to students at the Islamic Kasim Tuet Memorial College (IKTMC).
He also serves as a religious advisor to the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA).
In his role as an authority in Islamic finance, Mufti Ebrahim Desai has taken a correct stance on "Shar'iah Compliance" of certain banks and institutions. His opinion shunning the transparency of Al Baraka Bank (South Africa) in Islamic finance activities has generated much discussion among the Muslim community in South Africa for the better.
In 2005, Desai was elected to the working committee of the South African Islamic Financial Services Authority (SAIFSA).
Mufti Ebrahim Desai has visited the Unites States, Canada, UK, China and other countries for almost 15 Years and delivered talks and lectures on various topics in Masājids, Universities and various institutes.
He also serves as a religious adviser to the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA)
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