Episode 7- The Islamic Labour Code with Iftikhar Ahmad and Asghar Jameel

This episode’s guests are Iftikhar Ahmad and Asghar Jameel, authors of the ‘Islamic Labour Code’, a groundbreaking framework that seeks to reconcile Qur’anic principles with contemporary employment law.Iftikhar Ahmad is an international labour-law scholar, policy advisor, and the founder of the Centre for Labour Research. He also works as the Global Lead – Labour Law at the WageIndicator Foundation. He has worked with the ILO and the World Bank on labour law reforms in Pakistan.His research and policy work focus on how Islamic jurisprudence intersects with international labour standards and human rights. He is the co-author of The Islamic Labour Code (Islamic Labour Code Project), a landmark attempt to codify labour rights consistent with both Islamic law and ILO conventions.Iftikhar’s mission is to bridge normative gaps between secular and faith-based approaches to labour regulation, promoting a global dialogue on decent work, ethical employment, and the moral duties of employers and workers alike.Asghar Jameel is a global HR leader, management scholar, and co-author of the Islamic Labour Code. He has held senior executive roles in multinational corporations across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, combining practical expertise in human-capital management with a deep interest in the ethical foundations of work.  He currently works as Chief People Officer, VEON Group, which is a NASDAQ-listed company (a leading telecom digital operator in countries like Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Pakistan and Ukraine, to name a few).Jameel’s contribution to the ILC project lies in its practical dimension, translating theological principles into concrete organisational policies on wages, contracts, leadership, and workplace justice. His work bridges the gap between faith and management practice, arguing that moral legitimacy is integral to sustainable business.