Tawfique Chowdhury is the founder and director general of AlKauthar Institute and Mercy Mission. AlKauthar Institute, one of the largest of its kind, now enriches lives through knowledge on 5 continents with thousands of students around the globe. Mercy Mission aims to change the world into one where every muslim can live faithful to their religion and a world in which humanity can appreciate the beauty of Islam. Mercy Mission now operates on two continents, now opening up in 2 more in 2009.

Sheikh Tawfique excelled in his Islamic studies both classically from the scholars of Medinah as well as graduating from the college of Shariah from the Islamic University of Medinah. He is also an experienced business professional holding a CEO position with a multinational IT company as well as soon to be medical doctor. He is also a corporate trainer, business coach and mentor.

Being a prolific speaker, Sheikh Tawfique has travelled internationally sharing his knowledge in many countries in Europe, North America, Middle East, Asia and Australia. He is well known for specialising in fiqh topics, particularly in Islamic finance, Personal law and medical Islamic ethics and his opinions in these matters are eagerly sought. He is also a well known media contributor on various TV Channels such as AlMajd, Peace TV, Islam Channel and ABC Asia Pacific.

Check out the following pieces by the Sheikh:

Researches:
- Is Zakat permissible for Islamic dawah organisations?

Articles:
- The new age of Infanticide
- The remake of King Kong
- 2005: A year in which we failed our youth
- Reflections on an ummah in crisis
- The plight of the three bulls

Click here to listen to a sample of the Sheikh's Lectures