Prof. Dr. Sanaullah Bhutto is a renowned Islamic scholar, educator, and administrator with over 30 years of impactful contributions to the global Islamic academic community. He graduated from the International Islamic University of Madinah and holds a Post Doctorate in Islamic Studies from Queensland University, Australia. Dr. Bhutto has served as the Dean of Islamic Studies at the University of Sindh, Jamshoro, and began his teaching career at the International Islamic University, Islamabad. His research has been widely published in prestigious journals, with presentations in countries such as Thailand, Turkey, Algeria, Sri Lanka, Nigeria and Kazakhstan. He is also the author of key textbooks on Islamic studies and Arabic. A frequent TV speaker, Dr. Bhutto engages in Islamic issues and excels in Arabic and English. His expertise spans Islamic Theology, Islamic Jurisprudence, History, Comparative Religions, and Curriculum Development. Recognized with multiple scholarships, he maintains professional memberships with various national associations

Dr. Muhammad Ishtiaq is a leading academician and researcher with over two decades of experience in teaching, research, and institutional development across Islamic Studies, Islamic Banking and Finance, Arabic, and interdisciplinary socio-economic studies. His scholarly work is distinguished by its integration of classical Islamic thought with contemporary challenges in finance, governance, sustainability, and human development.

Currently serving as Chairperson of the Department of Islamic Studies at Al-Kawthar University, Dr. Ishtiaq is leading academic and curricular development initiatives aimed at strengthening research culture, modernizing teaching pedagogy, and fostering interdisciplinary engagement. His academic vision emphasizes relevance, intellectual rigor, and the practical application of Islamic knowledge to modern financial, social, and ethical systems.

Dr. Ishtiaq holds a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Karachi and an MS in Islamic Banking and Finance from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi. He has also earned professional certifications in Islamic Finance from leading institutions including INCEIF Malaysia. His academic training reflects a rare combination of traditional Islamic scholarship and contemporary finance and management education.

He has served in teaching and leadership roles at several HEC-recognized universities and degree-awarding institutions, including DHA Suffa University, Bahria University, IBA Karachi, Binoria University International, PAF-KIET, and Preston University. His roles have included Head of Department, Coordinator of Islamic Finance Programs, member of Boards of Faculty, and contributor to accreditation and quality assurance processes, including participation in the AACSB accreditation effort at IBA Karachi.

As a researcher, Dr. Ishtiaq has published extensively in international and HEC-recognized journals, with research spanning Islamic finance, Islamic economics, Da‘wah studies, Qur’anic analysis, Seerah studies, and Shariah-compliant financial models. He is the author of multiple books and e-books and has several research projects under development, including innovative models linking Islamic finance with sustainable development goals, circular economy, and social finance.

Beyond academia, Dr. Ishtiaq is an active public intellectual and speaker, having delivered lectures, seminars, and workshops at universities, professional forums, and academic conferences on topics ranging from Islamic financial contracts and leadership to Qur’anic epistemology and the role of Islam in contemporary society. Through his teaching, research, and public engagement, he remains committed to developing ethically grounded, intellectually capable, and socially responsible scholars and professionals.

Dr. M. Ammad ul Haq is a distinguished academic leader and quality assurance specialist with over 25 years of dedicated service in higher education. He currently serves as Director of the Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) at Al-Kawthar University, where he leads strategic initiatives for academic quality, institutional effectiveness, outcome-based education, and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

In addition to his leadership role, Dr. Haq is an Adjunct Faculty Member in the Faculty of Islamic Studies & Law, where he contributes to curriculum development, postgraduate supervision, and scholarly discourse in Islamic thought, ethics, Islamic social Finance and Islamic Banking & Finance.

Dr. Haq’s academic career includes extensive experience in departmental leadership and program management, including serving as a chairperson and heading key academic units focused on business Studies, humanities, social sciences, and Islamic finance. He has also played a pivotal role in the development and launch of professional programs in Islamic Banking & Finance.

Dr. Haq’s academic contributions extend to a broad audience through digital and open learning platforms. He serves as the resource person and facilitator for the course “Economic Ideology of Islam” available on a national Open Courseware (OCW) portal, where students and lifelong learners can access structured lectures, course outlines, and comprehensive academic materials exploring the principles and socio-economic foundations of the Islamic economic system.

Beyond formal teaching, Dr. Haq actively engages in public academic forums and knowledge-sharing events, including recorded webinars and online discussions that address contemporary issues in Islamic studies, education quality, socio-economic thought, shariah-based ethical perspectives, curriculum design & outcome-based education, online & digital learning initiatives, and professional training & faculty development.

Dr. M. Ammad ul Haq continues to champion academic excellence, innovative pedagogy, and research-informed practice, contributing significantly to the intellectual vibrancy of Al-Kawthar University and the broader academic community.

Dr. Habibullah Hassan Zai is a distinguished scholar with a Ph.D. in Arabic Linguistics from the Islamic University of Madinah. With extensive expertise in Arabic linguistics, he has enriched his knowledge through practical teaching experiences, including a two-year tenure at the Islamic University of Madinah. Dr. Habibullah’s academic journey is marked by excellence, having earned his bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in linguistics and Arabic language with distinction from the Islamic University of Madinah.

Currently, Dr. Habibullah is an Assistant Professor at Al-Kawthar University, where he plays a pivotal role in developing the Arabic language curriculum. He is deeply involved in teaching, scientific research, and the application of modern teaching methodologies in Arabic language instruction.

Mr. Waseem Nusrat is an Lecturer in Islamic Studies , a dedicated Research Scholar, and an experienced Coordinator. He holds an M.S. in Islamic Studies and a BS in Theology. With a unique blend of academic rigor and international professional experience, Mr. Nusrat brings a global perspective to his teaching and research.

His professional background includes over two years of experience as a student coordinator at Al-Shibli Trust and a year serving as an Interpreter in Turkey for ozdoken tarim makinalari. This international exposure is further highlighted by his time at Necmettin Erbakan University in Turkey, which was supported by a prestigious Turkish scholarship. A distinguished polyglot, he is multi-lingual, possessing proficiency in English, Arabic, Turkish, Urdu, and Sindhi.

Mr. Nusrat’s research portfolio explores the intersection of social trends, branding, and classical philosophy. His M.S. research investigated atheist trends among university students in Karachi, while his BS thesis provided an introduction to epistemological approaches in philosophy. Beyond his core subject matter, he is deeply interested in translation, transcription, and academic writing.