Dr. Azman bin Mohd Noor

Renowned Shariah Scholar & Islamic Finance Expert

Prof. Dr. Azman bin Mohd Noor is a highly respected Shariah scholar and a key figure in Islamic finance. He currently holds prominent positions across several leading financial institutions, providing Shariah advisory expertise. With a wealth of experience in both the academic and professional spheres, his contributions to the development of Islamic finance governance are widely recognized. He has played pivotal roles in shaping Shariah compliance and policies across national and international institutions.

Current Shariah Advisory and Professional Memberships

  • Chairman, Shariah Committee Member, Bank Rakyat (September 2021 - Present)

  • Chairman, Shariah Committee Member, Etiqa Takaful (2020 - Present)

  • Shariah Committee Member, Kuwait Finance House Malaysia (January 2022 - December 2024)

  • Shariah Committee Member, Tekun Nasional, Malaysia (2020 - Present)

  • Shariah Committee Member, YAPEIM (Yayasan Pembangunan Islam Malaysia) (2022 - Present)

Previous Shariah Advisory Experience

  • Member, Shariah Advisory Council, Securities Commission Malaysia (2012 - 2014)

  • Shariah Committee Member, SME Bank, Malaysia (2012 - 2014)

  • Shariah Committee Member, MNRB Retakaful (2008 - 2011)

  • Shariah Advisor, Kenanga Capital (2014 - 2016)

  • Member, JAKIM Muamalat Expert Panel (2017 - 2018)

  • Former Chairman, Shariah Committee, Am Metlife Family Takaful (2012 - 2020)

  • Former Deputy Chairman, Shariah Board, Al-Rajhi Bank Malaysia (2016 - 2021)

Previous Academic and Administrative Experience


  • Head of Department, Department of Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh, Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia (April 2014 - August 2015)

  • Deputy Dean, Academic and Student Affairs, International Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance (2017 - 2018)