Career development is often discussed in terms of skills, employability, progression, and success. Within the Islamic worldview, however, career is understood as a moral and purposeful journey that unfolds across stages of responsibility, accountability, and consequence. This session introduces a concise Islamic framework that views career through three existential phases: the stage of action, the stage of accountability, and the stage of outcome. Rather than focusing only on halal and haram professions, the framework emphasizes intention, ethical conduct, and responsibility as central to career decision-making. Designed for a global and multi-faith audience, the session connects Islamic ethical thought with contemporary career development principles such as meaningful work, ethical practice, and long-term impact. Participants will gain a structured lens to understand how faith-based worldviews can enrich modern career practice without conflict or exclusion.
Muhammad Basit Rana a.k.a. MBR HR WALAY is a Career Development Practitioner and Human Skills Expert with over two decades of experience across Pakistan and the UAE. He is the Founder and Chief Architect of HR WALAY, an HR Family, a learning ecosystem dedicated to ethical career development, capacity building, and lifelong learning. Through initiatives such as Career Counseling Day (CCD) and the Certificate in Career Counseling (CCC Islamic and Conventional), he has worked closely with students, professionals, educators, and institutions to bridge education–industry gaps.
MBR holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management and brings a practice-informed, values-based perspective to career development. He is actively engaged with the global career community through his work with the Asia Pacific Career Development Association, contributing insights on culturally responsive and ethically grounded career practice.
1. Communication and Interpersonal Skills
3. Individual and Group Career Counseling Skills
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