Yaqub Mirza

M. Yaqub Mirza[1] (b. Karachi, Pakistan) is a Herndon, VA -based businessman and Islamic activist.

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Background

Mirza holds a M.Sc. from University of Karachi (1969), a Ph.D. in Physics (1974) and M.A. in Teaching Science (1975) from University of Texas at Dallas. Mirza was a co-founder of the International Institute of Islamic Thought. Mirza was a co-founder and trustee (1984–2003) of Amana Mutual Funds Trust, a Bellingham, Washington-based mutual fund that operates in accordance with Sharia financial principles. Since 1998 has been President and CEO of Sterling Management Group, Inc (SMG).[2]

Mirza lectures on Entrepreneurship and has spoken at several institutions.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Also spelt Yacub Mirza
  2. ↑ Sterling Management Group :: Home
  3. ↑ SU News

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