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Navigating Trade with Integrity – The Journey of Lifelong Learning in Ethics

February 2, 2026

Navigating Trade with Integrity – The Journey of Lifelong Learning in Ethics by Mohamedarif Mohamed Suleman

In the vibrant industry of India, the Gujarati community holds a prominent place, particularly known for its entrepreneurial spirit and cultural richness. However, this identity is often accompanied by the complex struggle of balancing the tenets of their faith, particularly Islam, with their astute business acumen. The concept of lifelong learning emerges as a vital pathway to foster ethical conduct in trade, helping Gujaratis navigate the often conflicting ideologies they encounter in their personal and professional lives.

One Ledger, One Purpose: A Khoja Case for Social Entrepreneurship

February 1, 2026

Social entrepreneurship does something deceptively simple. It climbs the ladder and fixes the roof. The compassion is the same. The intention unchanged. Only the method evolves. Instead of treating social problems as an after-hours responsibility, the business itself becomes the repair work.

Mental Health in the Workplace

January 30, 2026

In the modern corporate race, “resilience” is often used as a synonym for “endurance”, the ability to grind through exhaustion without breaking. When we view work through an Islamic lens, though, resilience isn’t about how much pressure a person can withstand; it’s about Muru’ah (honour and dignity) and the sacred responsibility of maintaining the balance (Mizan) between work, self, and the Creator. We know that Islam strongly supports the principles of holistic wellbeing, and you’d be surprised at how making small changes in your workplace to support this can improve the workplace environment.

Faith-Based Leadership: Influencing Corporate Culture

January 26, 2026

Faith-Based Leadership: Influencing Corporate Culture by Abdulhussain Muhammed Tejani

Faith-based leadership is often misunderstood as “bringing religion into the workplace.” In an Islamic frame, it is closer to something far more practical: bringing responsibility, justice, mercy, and excellence into how you lead – so that culture becomes an ethical ecosystem, not a slogan. When leaders internalise faith as character (akhlaq) rather than performance, corporate culture changes in measurable ways: trust rises, fear reduces, collaboration improves, and people feel a sense of dignity at work.

ThoughtCast #4

January 25, 2026

In this episode, ThoughtCast features Hussein Dharsi, the founder of Tafasiri and the host of the Reflection video podcast. His work sits at the intersection of Qur’anic studies, intellectual history, and contemporary ethical inquiry.

This publication originally started as print magazine in Nairobi under the auspices of the Haydari Madrasah. Later on, with greater demand for online material and demand to suppress costs as well as reach a wider audience, TC on Friday, became an online "Friday supplement". In the early 2000s, the forum received the support of The World Federation, giving their blessings to the publication as well as helping in its broadcast.

Again, with passage of time, changes are imminent as we now move to a more interactive state - a blog. To this end, I seek the support of all members who can contribute their valuable time and written material to the forum, which is being read all across the world.

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