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Sheikh Taha Abdul-Basser

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Sheikh Taha Abdul-Basser is an American scholar best known for his long tenure as Muslim chaplain at Harvard University, where he supported the Harvard Islamic Society and the broader Muslim student community for years. He serves on UIF Corporation's Shariah Supervisory Board.

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Background

Sheikh Abdul-Basser trained in the traditional Islamic sciences and is recognized within American Muslim scholarly circles for work that bridges classical scholarship with the practical questions facing Muslims living in the US — including, in his role on UIF's board, contemporary questions of Islamic finance. His long-running chaplaincy at Harvard gave him a public profile within American Muslim community life beyond his scholarly work.

Role in US halal home financing

As noted in our fatwas and financing models guide, UIF Corporation — the University Bank subsidiary offering Murabaha and Ijara-style products — retains a standing Shariah Supervisory Board rather than relying on a single one-time fatwa. Sheikh Abdul-Basser is one of the scholars on that board, alongside Sheikh Ashraf Gomma Ali, Mufti Abdullah Nana, and Sheikh Faraz Rabbani.

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This profile is an independently researched summary of publicly available information, not an authorized biography or a religious endorsement. Islamic Housing has no financial relationship with Sheikh Abdul-Basser or UIF Corporation. Verify current details directly with UIF Corporation.