World Quran Convention 2025: Muslims urged to strengthen economy with integrity

SHAH ALAM - The World Quran Convention (WQC) 2025 emphasises the mandate for Muslims to build economic strength and uphold integrity, highlighting that economic empowerment is crucial for collective societal development.

Nouman Ali Khan, founder of the Bayyinah Institute in the United States shared that the main message of Surah al-Saff is not solely about global economic issues but also highlights the responsibility of Muslims worldwide to remain strong in the face of challenges.

“It is because without economic strength, we cannot achieve anything that Allah SWT wants us (Muslims) to achieve as a society.

“Just as ablution is an obligation for prayer, economic strength is a requirement for all other forms of strength. This is part of our mandate to develop it,” he said.

WQC 2025, organised by Yayasan Warisan Ummah Ikhlas will be held on Dec 6 and Dec 7 at the Perdana Hall at the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti), Kuala Lumpur, under the theme ‘Surah al-Saff: Quranic Solutions for Global Economic Challenges.’

The convention brings together international figures including Dr Imran Alvi, Fazrul Ismail, Datuk Professor Dr Saadiah Mohamad and industry leaders such as Tan Sri Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir.

Discussions will centre on building a just and ethical global economy, ethical trade, community development, leadership, integrity and Quran-based economic solutions.

Nouman highlighted that although Surah al-Saff does not explicitly mention economic principles, it emphasises integrity, which is essential for successful transactions and business practices within the Muslim community.

He explained that distrust among Muslims often leads to investments being directed towards non-Muslims, resulting in individual wealth but a lack of collective economic growth for the Muslim community.

“When we do not trust someone (of the same faith), we cannot invest with them. So, we shake hands and invest with others we trust and can rely on, even if they are non-Muslims,” he said.

As the main panelist and programme director of WQC 2025, Nouman urged Muslims to work together, fostering integrity and cooperation to strengthen Islamic economies locally and globally.

He added that the convention provides a platform for leading thinkers, academics and stakeholders to share practical Quran-based economic knowledge, helping participants understand how to implement these principles in real-world contexts.

“Policies may not be implemented immediately, but participants will grasp how broad and practical the Quran-based economic framework is. Practising these principles brings blessings and ensures economic prosperity,” Nouman said.