Obituary
DR MUHAMMED UMER CHAPRA
Abstract
Renowned Pakistani/Saudi Economist Dr. Muhammed Umer Chapra, a paramount figure and an illuminating beacon in the field of Islamic economics and finance, who helped build and shape the Islamic banking system, passed away on 13th June 2026 at the age of 93. Hamdard Islamicus takes great pride in having had Dr. Chapra as a distinguished member of its Advisory Board for many years, benefiting immensely from his wisdom and scholarly guidance.
His funeral prayers was held at the Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah and he was buried at Jannat al-Mu'alla (Al Mua’lla Cemetery) at Makkah. He has authored 16 books and monographs and more than 100 research papers and book reviews. Some of his books, monographs and papers have been translated into a number of languages, including Arabic, Bangla, French, Indonesian, Japanese, Malay, Persian, Polish, Spanish, Turkish and Urdu. His books are taught in universities worldwide. The field of Islamic finance, now a global industry measured in the trillions of dollars, will carry the imprint of his thinking for generations. He trained a number of scholars and devoted his 52 years of life serving the Islamic Economic system.
