Key Topics

The Muslim Professional

Core Definitions

Importance of Islam at Work

Career Compass

Halal Employment

Contracts & Agreements

Integrity in Action

Professional Ethics

Time Management

Office Harmony

Colleague Interactions

Teamwork & Cooperation

Balancing Act

Prayer at Work

Jumu'ah

Ramadan

Financial Fitness

Salary & Compensation

Zakat on Income

Riba in Workplace Transactions

Workplace Wisdom

Case Studies

Real Life Scenarios

Problem Solving

The Empowered Professional

Review

Q&A

Outlook

Course Instructors

Dr Sohail Hanif

Chief Executive, NZF

Dr Sohail Hanif became National Zakat Foundation’s Chief Executive in November 2021. Prior to this, he held the position of BA Manager and Lecturer at Cambridge Muslim College.

From 2015-17, he was NZF’s Head of Research and Development and has also held the position of Head of Sciences at Qasid Arabic Institute in Amman.

He won the 2019 BRAIS-De Gruyter prize for his DPhil dissertation entitled ‘A Theory of Early Classical Ḥanafism: Authority, Rationality and Tradition in the Hidāyah of Burhān al-Dīn ‘Alī ibn Abī Bakr al-Marghīnānī (d. 593/1197),’ which presents a legal epistemology of early classical Hanafi thought.

Umer Suleman

CIF & CO, IFA

Umer Suleman is an established figure in Islamic Finance. Starting his career within the Big Four and later holding senior executive roles at major finance institutions in London, Umer has been active in the field for the last 15 years.

He works closely with various industry and prominent scholars on Shari’ah structuring and product development. Currently, Umer leads as Global Head of Risk, Compliance & Shari’ah for Wahed, is a board member of the UKIFC, and co-founded both National Waqf Fund and Islamic Finance Advisory. Umer is Chief Islamic Finance & Commercial Officer at IFA.

Event Info

Course Booklet Provided

Reference to important tips while you are in the field.

Day Long Seminar in London

Plenty of time to listen to experts touch on complex discussions and answer challenging questions.

Access Anytime, Anywhere

Each session will be recorded and access can be provided upon request.

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Faith at Work 2025

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Faith at Work 2025 - In Person

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We will endeavour to cover the following topics:

The Muslim Professional

1. Definition and Importance of Fiqh in the Workplace

Understanding the relevance of Islamic jurisprudence in professional settings.
Objectives of the course.

Career Compass

2. Halal Employment

Identifying permissible and impermissible jobs.
Ethical considerations in job selection.

3. Contracts and Agreements

Islamic principles in drafting and honouring contracts.
Key elements of a Sharia-compliant employment contract.

Integrity in Action

4. Professional Ethics

Honesty and integrity at work.
Dealing with conflicts of interest.

5. Time Management

Importance of fulfilling contractual working hours.
Balancing work obligations with religious duties.

Harmony in the Office

6. Interaction with Colleagues

Gender interactions in the workplace.
Maintaining professional relationships and boundaries.

7. Teamwork and Cooperation

Principles of collaboration and mutual respect.
Addressing workplace disputes.

Balancing Act

8. Prayer at Work

Finding time and space for daily prayers.
Employer accommodations for religious practices.

9. Jumu'ah (Friday Prayer)

Attending Jumu'ah while managing work responsibilities.
Legal rights and employer negotiations for Jumu'ah leave.

10. Fasting during Ramadan

Managing productivity and energy levels while fasting.
Employer awareness and accommodations for fasting employees.

Financial Fitness

11. Salary and Compensation

Ensuring fair wages and halal earnings.
Understanding Islamic perspectives on salary and bonuses.

12. Zakat on Income

Calculating and paying zakat from earned income.

13. Riba (Interest) in Workplace Financial Transactions

Avoiding interest in savings, investments, and loans.
Halal alternatives to conventional financial products.

Workplace Wisdom

14. Case Studies on Workplace Scenarios

Analysing real-life situations and applying Fiqh principles.
Group discussions on ethical dilemmas.

The Empowered Professional

15. Review and Q&A Session

Recap of key points.
Open floor for questions and clarifications.