Shariful Islam — Founder & CEO, The Muslim Company
Founder  ·  Chairman & MD  ·  CEO

Shariful Islam

Bangladeshi Engineer, Ethical Visionary & Entrepreneur — Founder, Chairman, Managing Director, and CEO of The Muslim Company, dedicated to building a faith-driven global civilization.

Global Peace Ambassador 2025–2026, Global Peace Chain

About

Who Shariful Islam Is

Shariful Islam is a Bangladeshi Engineer, Ethical Visionary, and Entrepreneur dedicated to ethical innovation, humanitarian development, knowledge-driven progress, and civilization-focused institution building. From an early age he developed strong interests in technology, engineering, Islamic ethics, global affairs, media and journalism, education, research, humanitarian development, renewable energy, and future civilization studies. He is also the founder of The Bayt Al-Mal Bank, an Islamic banking initiative operating under The Muslim Company, established to advance Shariah-compliant financial services as part of the company's broader civilizational mission.

Our Story

How The Muslim Company Began

Shariful Islam spent his early career studying global business, technology, and economic systems closely — observing how many of the world's most powerful institutions optimized for profit and market dominance while overlooking ethics, equity, and long-term human welfare. At the same time, he recognized a distinct gap in the global market: practicing professionals, ethical entrepreneurs, and faith-conscious consumers had limited access to institutions built around transparency, accountability, and Shariah-compliant principles at scale.

This observation led to a defining question that would shape the next chapter of his career: could a global institution be built on ethics, transparency, knowledge, technology, and humanitarian responsibility — without compromising on commercial excellence or operational scale?

Drawing on the historical precedent of the Islamic Golden Age — an era defined by leadership in science, medicine, finance, and governance — Shariful Islam founded The Muslim Company in January 2025 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The company was conceived not as a single-sector business, but as a diversified, multi-industry institution: a platform where ethical governance, financial integrity, and civilizational ambition could coexist with global commercial standards. That founding vision continues to guide the organization's expansion across technology, finance, education, healthcare, manufacturing, and humanitarian development.

The Problem

Limited access to ethical, transparent, Shariah-compliant institutions operating at global scale.

The Insight

Faith-driven principles and world-class commercial execution are not mutually exclusive.

The Response

A diversified global conglomerate built on accountability, knowledge, and long-term value.

"I do not know whether this company will fully succeed, how far it will go, or whether I will be able to implement every part of this vision. But my intention is to seek the pleasure of Allah and, by following the teachings and ethics of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as much as possible, try to build something beneficial for humanity."

— Shariful Islam, Founder & CEO

Profile

Born

2001, Jamalpur, Bangladesh

Degree

B.E. Electrical Engineering

University

The University of Burdwan, India

Founded

The Muslim Company, January 2025

Also Founded

The Bayt Al-Mal Bank

Role

Founder, Chairman & MD, CEO

Academic & Intellectual Interests

  • Electrical engineering & smart power grid systems
  • Solar and photovoltaic (PV) technology
  • Renewable and green energy
  • Artificial intelligence & ethical technology
  • International business and relations
  • Media, journalism & humanitarian development
  • Islamic civilization, education & research
  • Future-focused ethical innovation

Inspirations & Influences

Inspired by Islamic ethics, Prophetic principles, humanitarian responsibility, and the legacy of past Muslim scholars, scientists, philosophers, and the Sahabah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

  • The life and example of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
  • The Sahabah and the scholars of Islamic civilization
  • Dr. Zakir Naik — Islamic knowledge and comparative religion
  • Imran Khan — principled leadership against corruption

Board & Leadership Roles

Founder

The Muslim Company

Chairman & Managing Director

The Muslim Company

Chief Executive Officer

The Muslim Company

Professional Memberships

Society of Satellite Professionals International

SSPI

International Association of Engineers

IAENG

International Human Rights Commission

IHRC

Looking Ahead

Personal Aspiration

  • The Muslim Company becomes one of the world's most trusted, respected, and influential ethical Muslim-led enterprises.
  • Wealth becomes a tool for humanitarian development, education, research, ethical systems, and long-term benefit for humanity.
  • A practicing Muslim-led ethical civilization-scale company becomes globally successful and a model for others.

"True success is not only wealth, fame, or power. True success is becoming accepted by Allah and leaving behind benefit for humanity."

— Shariful Islam

"Allah is the owner of everything. Rizq, honor, power, and success come only from Allah."

— Shariful Islam

Founded January 2025

The Muslim Company

A faith-driven global enterprise founded by Shariful Islam, who serves as its Founder, Chairman, Managing Director, and CEO — built on the principles of Amanah (Trust), Ilm (Knowledge), and Rahmah (Mercy), spanning 20+ sectors under a single Shariah-compliant ethical framework.

Headquarters

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Sectors

20+ Industries

Commitment

10% to Fi Sabilillah

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Shariful Islam?

Shariful Islam is a Bangladeshi Engineer, Ethical Visionary, and Entrepreneur. He is the Founder, Chairman, Managing Director, and CEO of The Muslim Company, a faith-driven global enterprise headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

What is The Muslim Company?

The Muslim Company is a faith-driven global enterprise founded by Shariful Islam in January 2025, built on Islamic principles, ethical innovation, and civilization-focused leadership.

Where is Shariful Islam from?

Shariful Islam was born in 2001 in Jamalpur, Bangladesh. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from The University of Burdwan, India.

What else did Shariful Islam found?

Shariful Islam is also the founder of The Bayt Al-Mal Bank, an Islamic banking initiative operating under The Muslim Company, established to advance Shariah-compliant financial services.

How can Shariful Islam be contacted?

Shariful Islam can be reached at Sislam@engineer.com, or via The Muslim Company's official contact page.