Partner Organisations
Shariah Advice is only effective when applied in a manner which gives due consideration to legal, tax and regulatory issues. This approach requires active collaboration with professional advisers proficient in their respective fields. Al Qalam are happy to confirm we have agreements in place to work with the following companies, to ensure our advice is not only shariah complaint but also legally valid, and structured in a tax efficient manner in accordance with regulatory requirements.
The Needle Partnership
www.theneedlepartnership.com
The Needle Partnership is a law society regulated firm of solicitors. The firm is headed by Sharon Sakinah Needle. Sharon is both a solicitor qualified in England & Wales and a Barrister in Malaysia. In addition she was admitted to the Selangor (Malaysia) Shariah Bar in 1992. Sharon has studied Arabic and Shariah law at Umm Ul Qura University in Mecca, and for 4 years at the International Islamic University in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Sharon has been involved in Islamic Finance and Investments at a senior level for almost two decades, both in Malaysia and the UK, advising numerous banks such as HSBC, United Bank of Kuwait, Bank Bumiputra Malaysia and Malayan Banking Berhad. Sharon is also working closely with a large private equity group and setting up a virtual Islamic Investment fund. In addition to being highly proficient in English, Sharon is fluent in Malay/Indonesian and has a working knowledge of Arabic.
1st Ethical Charitable Trust
www.1stethical.com
The 1st Ethical Charitable Trust is dedicated to encouraging social and religious cohesion in the UK by promoting a distinct British Muslim identity which on the one hand, is faithful to traditional Islamic orthodoxy whilst on the other, is also in tune with British cultural norms and values. We believe successfully articulating this reality to both British Muslims and to mainstream society is one of the greatest and more pressing challenges facing us all today.
Historically, we have tried to achieve this vision by developing Shari’ah-compliant solutions to common legal and financial challenges facing British Muslims (such as paying Zakah on contemporary assets, or preparing a Islamic Will valid under English Law). We have widened our remit to also focus on encouraging both local civic engagement as well as increased political participation; we view these three strands as central to the development of a substantive and viable British Muslim identity, which in turn will strengthen and benefit our mainstream society.
The 1st Ethical Charitable Trust is entirely funded by donations from British based (non-governmental) individuals and companies.
