Trade and commerce have always been a dominant facet in Islam. Prior to the advent of Islam Makkah was the central hub of trade and commercial activities. Not only did the early Muslims engage in trade but they travelled far and wide in order to conduct business activities. More often than not, it was through the forum of trade and commerce that Islam spread within distant lands.

The Prophet (P.B.U.H) was himself a businessman prior to receiving prophethood. In line with this, Islam has prescribed laws and rules pertaining to business.

As such, it is essential that we as Muslims, ensure that we are well-informed of developments and opportunities that are taking place within the sphere of Islamic trade and commerce. This will create the prospect of us realizing the true potential of the Ummah. This can be made possible through the creation of local and global platforms by and for Muslims that will enable us to thrive. iTC proposes to be one such platform.

The Trade Confex aims to bring together diverse and varying sectors thereby allowing for dynamic networking opportunities as well as to create awareness and education for both the public & individuals with regards to Islamic trade and commerce. In order to achieve this, Confex proposes to be based on these five core elements:

• Spark Sessions
• Funding through the Lions Lair
• Exhibition Area
• Business networking area and Business matching
• Launching the Muslim Lifestyle App

The Muslim tradesmen ever since their pioneering fathers were drawn to the promise of enterprise in a new land, have been instinctive tradesmen. Today we call it relocation due to overtrading.

The establishment of a community of innovative traders that over the decades have positioned themselves into captains of various industries. Today the diaspora has galvanized itself into almost every industry (with the exception of those trades forbidden by Islamic law), propagating a spirit of fairness and inclusion amongst all racial and cultural divides.

The intention is to bring together moguls in their various fields in the spirit of networking and promoting new business ideas and start-ups. We have compiled a wide variety of service providers that are at the forefront of their diverse fields under one umbrella to innovate, communicate and link through entrepreneurship programs.