Sitara Akram

I am a researcher in the field of Islamic law. In my PhD thesis, I developed a fresh interpretation of the Quranic prohibition of usury. My approach is one of open-minded enquiry and critical thinking. 

This channel is dedicated to my reflections on Islamic law with a view to practical implementation. I draw my inspiration from the Quran, Sunnah and Islamic legal theory, and want to encourage Muslim women to exercise their agency as interpreters and rejuvenate Islamic intellectual thought. 

I completed my MBA from the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi. I work at the University of Leeds in a management role and also have extensive experience of teaching. I live in Leeds with my husband and twin sons who are at university.  I share my views on this channel as a researcher and community educator. The opinions that I expresses have no link with my employer.