Financial fairness
for the Muslim community
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Individuals and families
who want to manage their financial lives without compromising their values.
Founders and builders
who value long term growth, responsible capital, and principled decision making.
People who believe
prosperity should strengthen the community, not simply extract from it.
Built on Solid Foundations
Criterion is built on a framework of stewardship, ethical governance, and disciplined financial design, ensuring that growth strengthens the community it serves.
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Shariah Board
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Sheikh Dr Yusuf Abdul-Jobbar
Shari’ah scholar & islamic finance advisor
Dr. Yusuf Abdul-Jobbar is an international Shari’ah scholar, advisor, and educator with extensive experience in Islamic finance, governance, and ethical economic frameworks. He has served as a consultant to the Islamic Development Bank’s research and training division in Jeddah and has held academic and leadership roles at institutions including the Islamic University of Madinah and the College of the Prophets’ Mosque in Masjid An-Nabawi.
Dr. Abdul-Jobbar has also taught as a visiting lecturer at Knowledge International University in Riyadh and continues to advise organizations globally on Shari’ah governance and responsible financial systems. He holds a PhD in Education, Research and Community Service, an MBA postgraduate certificate from Leicester University, and a BSc in Computer Science from the University of the West of England. After reviewing the conceptual framework behind Criterion, Dr. Abdul-Jobbar has expressed his support for its mission to develop ethical financial infrastructure and tools designed to serve faith-aligned communities.
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Wajahat Sayeed
Chairman, Criterion
Founder and President, Al Furqaan Foundation
Wajahat Sayeed is the Founder and President of Al Furqaan Foundation and serves as Chairman of Criterion. Under his leadership, Al Furqaan has become one of the most recognized and trusted Islamic institutions in North America, known globally for publishing and distributing The Clear Quran — one of the most widely read English translations of the Quran.
For decades, Al Furqaan Foundation has been committed to preserving and spreading authentic Islamic knowledge, supporting communities, and building long term instituztions that serve with integrity and excellence. Through its waqf initiatives and global outreach, the organization has impacted millions through Quran distribution, education, and community programs.
As Chairman of Criterion, Wajahat brings institutional leadership, governance experience, and a long term vision rooted in service to faith aligned communities. His guidance ensures that Criterion is built not only as a financial platform, but as a principled institution grounded in trust, transparency, and lasting impact.
His leadership reflects a commitment to building systems that serve both present needs and future generations.
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Yasir Dowlatkhahi
Chief Executive Officer, Criterion
Yasir Dowlatkhahi is the founder of Criterion and a fintech operator focused on building long-term financial infrastructure rooted in faith, discipline, and transparency. With years of experience working across financial technology, product development, and regulated financial systems, he has led initiatives that bridge innovation with compliance, scalability, and real-world execution.
Criterion was born from a clear conviction: People of Abrahamic Faith, and anyone guided by principled values, should not have to compromise their beliefs to participate in modern banking. After witnessing how deeply the Western financial system is built on interest, hidden structures, and misaligned incentives, Yasir committed himself to building a viable alternative.
He is driven by a mission to create a financial system where responsibility is rewarded, transparency is standard, and long-term dignity replaces short-term leverage. Through strategic partnerships with sponsor banks, infrastructure providers, and community institutions, he is laying the groundwork for a platform designed not just as a product, but as a foundation for future generations.
Criterion is the first step in that vision.
OUR VISION
We envision
a world where
financial access
is built on trust
Criterion exists to reshape how financial credibility is earned not through leverage,
but through consistency, integrity, and long-term commitment.
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