By Muhammad Rizwan-ul Haque Published: May 2, 2017 Introduction At best, we can only make a modest effort to share the true message of Islam with our families, friends, colleagues, and wider communities, including through social media. Whatever little good we can do is only possible through the guidance and mercy of Allah (SWT). However, in our pursuit of understanding Islamic teachings, it is important to reflect on our intellectual humility, especially when compared to the

By Muhammad Rizwan-ul Haque Founding Chairman, Dawood Family Takaful | CEO of an Investment Bank | Director of a Trust Originally published: June 21, 2018 Introduction The Qur’an repeatedly draws attention to human behavior, highlighting not only our strengths but also our weaknesses. Surah At-Tauba presents powerful verses that reflect the character of humanity in general, and Muslims in particular, especially when it comes to promises made to Allah (SWT). A Forgotten Promis

By Muhammad Rizwan-ul Haque Founding Chairman, Dawood Family Takaful | CEO of an Investment Bank | Director of a Trust Originally published: August 12, 2015 Introduction The concept of lawmaking dates back thousands of years to ancient Greek aristocracies. However, these early laws largely served the interests of the elite, leaving the lower classes marginalized. As a result, ethics, morals, and values became tools through which the oppressed sought justice and demanded thei