Why Are We Doing This?

The idea for this initiative began two years ago, following the success of the inaugural Rizq Symposium in 2023. During the symposium, one of the speakers, Ustaz Anwar Hussain, emphasized the pressing need to educate our community on financial matters, including equipping our masajids with this knowledge.

Since then, we’ve been striving to make this vision a reality: bringing together someone well-versed in Shariah principles and proficient in conventional finance to teach and bridge the gap between classical Islamic knowledge and modern financial applications. However, finding the right individual who truly excels in both fields has been a significant challenge.

While several notable classes have been conducted overseas, particularly in the UK, it became clear that waiting for the perfect solution wasn’t the answer. We realized the time to act is now. This is our effort to build something meaningful for Singapore and Southeast Asia—tailored to our unique context and needs.

Why Not Simply Follow the UK Approach?
There are several reasons why following UK-based classes is not practical for us:

1. Cost Barrier: The currency exchange makes it significantly more expensive for participants here.
2. Inconvenient Timing: Classes are held in the early hours of the morning (2:00 am), making attendance challenging.
3. Contextual Differences: The application of Shariah to financial practices varies greatly between the UK and Singapore/SEA, making it crucial to develop localized solutions that reflect our realities.

This course isn’t just about teaching—it’s about starting a movement to empower our community with knowledge that’s relevant, accessible, and impactful. Now is the time to begin.