RELIGION is regarded as an important factor that forms and directs an individual’s ethical values. Work ethics that relate to religious teachings can be rewarding as they can encourage employees to be highly involved in their jobs while enjoying a balanced life.

This will also be beneficial to any organisation as such employees will be a dedicated workforce. They can play a greater role in contributing to the progress of the community.Islamic work ethics (IWE) is an essential component of the character of an individual who believes in carrying out work to the best of one’s capability as a duty to God.

Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC) chairman Datuk Mohammed Hussein, who recently retired after serving nine years as Gamuda Bhd chairman, has written a book to share his journey of “re-learning Islam, focusing on Islamic work ethics”.