IQNA – The focus turns to Islamic finance and economic resilience as the World Quran Convention 2025 opens its doors in Kuala Lumpur this weekend, offering a platform for dialogue between spiritual scholarship and industry practice.
The World Quran Convention 2025 (WQC 2025) will take place this weekend at the Perdana Hall, MITI Tower, Kuala Lumpur, bringing global scholars, economists and industry leaders together to examine economic principles grounded in the Quran.
Members of the public can participate by registering through its official website, www.worldquranconvention.com. Tickets are priced at RM500, while group packages are available at RM10,000, offering added benefits such as participation certificates and exclusive training sessions.
Among the headline speakers are Bayyinah Institute director Nouman Ali Khan, Oxford Intellect chief executive officer (CEO) Dr Imran Alvi and NeXchange Bhd trade managing director Tan Sri Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir.
They will delve into the 12 economic region framework model (Saff), a proposed structure aimed at outlining economic development strategies rooted in revelation and Quranic guidance.
Yayasan Warisan Ummah Ikhlas chief content officer Fazrul Ismail said when talking about Allah’s commands in the Quran, there are many that relate directly to economic and financial matters. For example, he said zakat and Hajj.
"You need at least RM15,000 in your bank account just to be eligible to apply for Hajj. That is a very clear connection to finances.
"The economy becomes the means through which we fulfil what Allah has commanded. Without financial stability, we cannot pay zakat or perform Hajj.
"And this is exactly the message we hope to highlight at the WQC 2025, the importance of understanding economic principles through the Quran so the Muslim community can regroup, reconnect and support one another economically," he said.
This year’s theme, anchored in the concept of "Trade with Allah", uses Surah Al-Saff as the core of discussions.
The focus is on the Quranic definition of tijarah, trade and economic conduct built on sincerity, trustworthiness and spiritual balance, reflecting a growing awareness that business and finance form an integral part of Islam rather than a separate sphere.
Organizers aim to realign the community’s perception of the economy as a key vehicle for fulfilling religious obligations, enhancing resilience and building collective strength.
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