Founder & Chairman of Institute

Muhammad Farooq-i-Azam Malik

Founder | Islamic Scholar | Spiritual Guide

Muhammad Farooq-i-Azam Malik, the visionary founder of the Institute of Islamic Knowledge, embodies the spirit of Inspiring Minds through Islamic Wisdom. With a profound commitment to education and a deep understanding of Islamic principles, Malik has dedicated his life to imparting wisdom, fostering knowledge, and bridging cultural divides. His contributions echo a passion for nurturing enlightened individuals, empowering them with the timeless wisdom of Islam.
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Education

B.A Honors
1963
Economics, Islamiat, and Arabic Language
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
1965
Islamic Law (Shari'ah)
Master of Arts
1966
Economics
Master of Business Administration
1975
Accounting, Auditing, and Business Law
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
1983
Business Administration

Professional Experience

Worked as a Professor for 3 years, as an Attorney for 5 years, Audit Management for 18 years in a major U.S. Corporation and now he has dedicated his life for conveying the Message of Allah. He is serving as a Chairman, Board of Trustees and Dean of the Institute of Islamic Knowledge, an Institution dedicated in the development of authentic Islamic Knowledge and its distribution.

Islamic Contributions

ISLAMIC WORK - Fee-Sabee-Lillah

During his residence in Pakistan he started an organization called Anjaman-e-Islâh-e-Muâshra (Social Welfare Society - 1959) to reform Aqeedah and fight against the un-Islamic local customs. This organization worked in all the surrounding villages and was successful in achieving most of its objectives. He also started Tarjama-tul-Qur'an (Translation of the Holy Qur'an- 1963) sessions at various Masâjid.

During his residence in New York he started Dars-e-Qur'an (Qur'anic Study Sessions - 1970) at Bronx and Manhattan. Al-Hamdulillah, most of his Dars-e-Qur'an participants are the founding members of different Islamic Centers. He is among the pioneers of Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA).

After moving to Houston in 1975 he was elected three times (6 years) as a Treasurer of the Islamic Society of Greater Houston (ISGH). As treasurer, he organized Accounting and Check-o-Matic systems. He was then elected twice as the Director of Religious Affairs and one time as the Director of Education (6 years). In these positions he organized the Zonal system of ISGH for children's Islamic Education and Qur'anic Tajweed. Then he was elected as the President of ISGH (2 years). In that position he lead the community in buying the Zonal facilities at the North, Southwest, Southeast, Northwest and Bear Creek areas and putting these facilities in Owqâf (Trust) with North American Islamic Trust (NAIT). He also accomplished the amendments to the ISGH Constitution and Bylaws for the future unlimited growth of the Muslim Community in Greater Houston area. He also served as Chairman of the Planning and Administration and Vice President of the ISGH for 8 years and currently he is serving in its Khateebs and Publications Committees. He is a founding member of the Islamic Education Institute of Texas (IEIT) and the Institute of Islamic Knowledge (IIK).

At the National Level he has worked as Vice Chairman of the Islamic Coordinating Committee (ICC) and has been a member of the Board of Advisers and currently is a member of the Board of Trustees of North American Islamic Trust (NAIT).

Publications

PUBLICATIONS - All dedicated Fee-Sabee-Lillah:

Al-Qur'an - The Guidance for Mankind - Translation of its Meanings in contemporary American English (Two editions – with Arabic Text for Muslims and English only for non-Muslims)

Al-Zakah, An Islamic Financial Responsibility - the Social Security System in Islam (a complete manual of the Shari'ah requirements and Accounting methods of calculations with eleven schedules).

Al-Wasiyyah, "The Islamic Will" - A mandatory Commandment for the residents of North America (a complete manual of U.S. Laws and Shari'ah Laws with generic "Last Will and Testament" forms)

Al-Qur’an Software – A unique software with subject index carrying over 11,000 references from the Qur’an. Ability to export Arabic Qur’anic verses and their translation directly to the word processors for preparing Khutba, lectures, development of books and other Islamic literature.

Al-Zakah Software - to help in understanding and implementing the 3rd Pillar of Islam. This software includes: Zakat in the Qur’an, Ahadeeth, a complete Manual and Calculators to calculate Zaka-tul-maal for individuals as well businesses.

What is Islam? Who are the Muslims?(English as well as Spanish) - a unique D’awah tool answering the questions raised by media and to build a bridge between Muslims and non-Muslims communities.