Prof. Khursheed Ahmad

Professor Khurshid Ahmad (born 23 March 1932) is a renowned Pakistani Islamic economist, philosopher, and activist, known for his pioneering work in Islamic economic jurisprudence. A co-founder of The Islamic Foundation in Leicester, UK, he has played a significant role in the Jamaat-e-Islami party and served in Pakistan's Senate from 2002 to 2012.

Ahmad earned his PhD in Economics from the University of Leicester, focusing on Islamic economics. He was an influential advisor during Pakistan’s Islamization efforts in the 1980s under General Zia-ul-Haq. His contributions have been recognized with Pakistan's highest civil award, Nishan-e-Imtiaz, in 2011, and the King Faisal International Prize for Service to Islam in 1990.