Standard Chartered Saadiq recently organised a session, titled “Road to Kaaba – Learn about the holy journey.” The session was held at Standard Chartered’s Head Office in Dhaka. Clients planning to attend Hajj or Umrah – either this year or in the future – and individuals interested in learning more about the holy journey were invited to participate.
Md. Zahidur Rahman, Director, Quran Teaching, Research, and Training Centre, led the session. Mr. Rahman has over 10 years of experience in organising sessions on Hajj and Umrah and contributes to training around 1500 individuals each year on the core tenets of the holy journey.
Sabbir Ahmed, Head of Consumer, Private and Business Banking, Standard Charted Bangladesh and Asif Rahman, Director, Saadiq, Retail Banking, Standard Chartered Bangladesh were present.
During the session, keynote speaker Md. Zahidur Rahman, Director, Quran Teaching, Research, and Training Centre, commented on the ways in which the holy journey provides individuals with ample opportunities for reflection, learning, and ultimately – growth.
He said, “Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam and has a significant influence in a Muslim’s life. It intensifies a Muslim’s faith and transforms him to become a better human being who is free of pride and does greater good to the society, which is indeed the ultimate success of a Muslim.”
Sabbir Ahmed, Head of Consumer, Private and Business Banking, Standard Charted Bangladesh, said, “Hajj is one of the fundamental pillars of Islam and the blessed journey is a turning point that influences an individual and all their future decisions”.
