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Governance

The structure committed to your Zakat

The Zakat Foundation of Belgium relies on robust governance that combines management expertise, strategic vision and Islamic compliance. Our Board of Directors sets the direction, the Executive Management delivers it rigorously, the Advisory Board enriches our vision, and the Sharia Committee ensures authenticity and respect for religious precepts. These strategists lead by example, serving the operational team and the community while holding the course. This unique structure, where leadership goes hand in hand with service, guarantees complete transparency and maximum impact for your Zakat.

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Board of Directors

The guardians of our mission

  • Mohamed Boulif

    Mohamed Boulif

    Founder & Chair

    An international expert in Islamic finance for 30 years, Mohamed BOULIF features in the global Islamica 500 ranking and was named in the Top 50 by Isfin-Forbes Middle East in 2017. A lecturer at Université Paris Dauphine and at several European and African institutions, he puts his expertise at the service of the Zakat Foundation of Belgium, which he founded. A major figure in the institutionalisation of Islam in Belgium, he served as Vice-President of the Muslim Executive of Belgium (1995-1998) and President of the General Assembly of Muslims of Belgium (1999-2003).

  • Ahmed Abdullahi Abdi

    Ahmed Abdullahi Abdi

    Board Member
    • Philosopher, FUCAM – UCL
    • Social Entrepreneur
  • Malik Al Asmar

    Malik Al Asmar

    Board Member
    • Former Professor at KU Leuven,
    • Chair of Respect-I
  • Adnan Delialioglu

    Adnan Delialioglu

    Board Member
    • Teacher of Islamic Religious Education
    • Secretary-General of the Committee of Theologians of Belgium
  • Mohamad Kilani

    Mohamed Boulif

    Board Member
    • International trade consultant,
    • CEO of Halal Food Council of Europe

Sharia Committee

The guarantors of our compliance

  • Ch. Mustafa Kastit

    Ch. Mustafa Kastit

    Imam, theologian and writer
    • Brussels imam, speaker and teacher,
    • Graduate of the University of Medina in Hadith Sciences,
    • Author of works including the book La Zakât, Finalités Prescriptions & Perspectives futures
  • Ch. Mustapha Turki

    Ch. Mustapha Turki

    Imam at the Islamic and Cultural Centre of Liège
    • Imam at the Islamic and Cultural Centre of Liège,
    • Member of the Council of Theologians of Belgium,
    • Founding member of the League of Imams of Belgium
  • Ch. Mostafa Brahami

    Ch. Mostafa Brahami

    PhD in Economics (University of Lausanne)
    • A physicist by training, then a lecturer in economics and management in Lausanne, he holds a doctorate in economics,
    • A specialist in Islamic jurisprudence, biographer of the founders of the schools of law and an expert on the conditions for adapting Islam in a minority context
    • Author of many reference works, including the books Le Livre de la Zakât, fiqh et pratique, Zakât Guide pratique and Associations caritatives islamiques et gestion de la Zakât et des aumônes
  • Dr. Mohamed Karrat

    Dr. Mohamed Karrat

    International Islamic Finance Consultant

    Holding a doctorate in Islamic jurisprudence from Al Quarawyine (Fez) and trained at Al Azhar (Egypt), Dr Karrat is a professor at Al Quarawyine University and a consultant with Al Maali Islamic Finance. A recognised expert, he has held key positions at the UAE Ministry of Awqafs and the Abu Dhabi Fatwa Committee, shaping the legal framework for Waqfs and advising on national Sukuks. A certified IICRAA arbitrator and CIBAFI trainer, he sits on several compliance boards of Islamic investment funds.