our purpose
Qantara was founded with a simple mission — to make halal car finance truly accessible, transparent, and modern.
For years, UK Muslims have had to choose between convenience and conviction. We believed it shouldn’t be that way.
At Qantara, we’ve built a platform which bridges that gap — where your values and your vehicle finally move in the same direction.
Today its cars, tomorrow – insurance, homes, education and communities.
Our Story
Our founder, Nayim Miah, built his career in mainstream banking, gaining first-hand insight into how complex and profit-driven finance had become. He recognised the frustration of customers who wanted to stay true to their faith but had no genuine, Shariah-compliant options.
Qualified as a Chartered Banker and with deep community insight, he set out to build a system that empowers communities and redefines ethical finance.
That frustration became the spark for Qantara — a finance model that prioritises faith, fairness, and full transparency.
I built Qantara because I wanted Muslims to finance their dreams without compromising their deen. Too many of us have felt torn between faith and modern finance — Qantara exists to prove that we never had to choose.
Our Mission
3.9 million Muslims in the UK. Most are financing cars with conventional interest.
Not because they don’t care about their faith. Because there’s been no real alternative. That’s the gap we’re bridging.
Pioneering the UK’s first trusted marketplace for Shariah-compliant finance, starting with car ownership the halal way.
Every car financed through Qantara is one less Muslim paying Riba. One more family with peace of mind. One more step toward financial independence for the Ummah.
This isn’t just business. It’s community empowerment. And we’re just getting started.
Shariah Governance
MUFTI AMJAD MOHAMMED – Chief Shariah Officer, Head of Shariah Supervisory Board
Mufti Amjad Mohammed is a leading scholar in Islamic jurisprudence and finance with over 25 years of experience.
As Qantara’s Chief Shariah Officer and Head of Shariah Supervisory Board, he oversees and ensures every Murabaha agreement and operational process adheres to the Qur’an, Sunnah, and AAOIFI standards.
He is the Principal Jurisconsult at Markaz al-Iftāʾ wa’l-Qaḍāʾ and Chair of Wifaqul Ulama Dar al-Ifta, providing scholarly leadership on finance, ethics, and Islamic law for UK Muslim communities.
Mufti Amjad also holds patents in chemistry, bridging faith, science, and modern industry — making him one of the UK’s most respected voices in contemporary Islamic finance.
why qantara?
Islamic principles before profit. Every time. No exceptions.
Show everything. Hide nothing. If we can’t explain it simply, we’re not doing it right.
World-class service. Modern technology. Halal foundation. Why should you settle for less?
We’re not extracting from the Muslim community. We’re serving it.
our growth path
We’re building Qantara with intention and long-term vision. Our growth will come in structured phases – ensuring every step meets regulatory standards, Shariah compliance and customer trust. We offer a seamless experience for you, from the very beginning.
Pre-launch education, community engagement and early-access registration.
Launch live Murabaha car finance with our trusted finance partners under full Shariah oversight.
Expand into a marketplace of Islamic Finance – from cars, insurance to home and commercial products – becoming the UK’s most trusted bridge between customers, partners and ethical finance
Qantara Finance is in the process of gaining FCA authorisation. We will only offer finance once authorised and all Shariah approvals are complete.
© 2025 Qantara Finance Ltd. Registered in England & Wales No. (Company No. 1669466).
Registered Office: Izabella House 24-26, Regent Place, Birmingham, England, B1 3NJ.
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Compliance Ltd (No. 3704001), One Redcliff St, Bristol BS1 6TP — authorised & regulated by the FCA (No. 313486)
Qantara Finance Ltd is a credit broker, not a lender. FCA AR approval pending.
Qantara Finance LTD is registered in England & Wales (Company No. 16694666 with its registered office at Izabella House 24-26, Regent Place, Birmingham, England, B1 3NJ.
Qantara Finance Limited is a credit broker, not a lender. We may receive a commission from finance providers for introducing you to them — the amount of commission will vary depending on the lender, product, or other factors but will always be disclosed upon request.
We are currently in the process of gaining FCA approval to operate as an Appointed Representative (AR) . We will only offer or arrange finance once all necessary regulatory approvals are complete.
All products are offered in line with Shariah principles and under the supervision of our independent Shariah Supervisory Board.
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