As we approach 2025 and beyond, certain career fields are expected to lead the way in terms of growth, stability, and ethical contributions to society. These careers also align with the Islamic principles of halal Rizq (provision) and Taqwa (God-consciousness), offering both personal success and the opportunity to contribute positively to the community. Here's a look at the top career fields for Muslims seeking career growth whilst helping their deen and hereafter rather than compromising it in 2025.
Data science and AI have become crucial for businesses and governments worldwide, making it one of the highest-demand fields. With ethical concerns about AI and big data, there's an increasing need for professionals who can uphold Islamic values while developing these technologies. Working in AI is not just about profit but also about ensuring these technologies are used for social good and ethical innovation.
Key Stats: The global AI market is expected to grow to $190 billion by 2025 (Source: Forbes).
Relevance to Muslims: Working with AI allows Muslims to lead in ethical AI development, ensuring privacy, fairness, and equality.
Healthcare professionals, especially nurse practitioners, medical assistants, and healthcare managers, are in high demand as global populations age. The Muslim community has always had a strong presence in healthcare, and with the rise of telemedicine, medical technology, and health services management, there are more ways than ever for Muslims to contribute to healthcare services.
Key Stats: The global healthcare sector is projected to grow at 5.4% annually, reaching $8.45 trillion by 2028 (Source: Global Market Insights).
Relevance to Muslims: The need in the ummah of Muslim healthcare professionals has always been present and will continue to be. Especially when it comes to female medical professionals, so women can be treated by a professional of the same gender. Maintaining the boundaries of the Shariah helping those in need and providing dignity in care.
In his biography of ash-Shafa‘i in Siyar A‘laam an-Nubala’, adh-Dhahabi quoted him as saying:
“I do not know of any branch of knowledge, after knowledge of what is halaal and haraam, that is nobler than medicine, but the People of the Book have overtaken us in that field.”
Allah, may He be exalted, says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Allâh loves Al-Muhsinûn (the good-doers).”
Surah Aal ‘Imraan 3:134
ٱلَّذِينَ يُنفِقُونَ فِى ٱلسَّرَّآءِ وَٱلضَّرَّآءِ وَٱلْكَـٰظِمِينَ ٱلْغَيْظَ وَٱلْعَافِينَ عَنِ ٱلنَّاسِ ۗ وَٱللَّهُ يُحِبُّ ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ ١٣٤
“Is there any reward for good other than good?”
هَلْ جَزَآءُ ٱلْإِحْسَـٰنِ إِلَّا ٱلْإِحْسَـٰنُ ٦٠
Surah Ar-Rahman 55:60.
Whether we like the regulations that are being imposed or not on all sectors, the shift to green energy is transforming the job market. As Islam places great emphasis on environmental stewardship and responsibility to protect the Earth.
Key Stats: The global renewable energy market is expected to reach $1.97 trillion by 2025 (Source: International Renewable Energy Agency).
Relevance to Muslims: Jobs in this field allow Muslims to contribute to sustainability, ensuring resources are used responsibly, benefiting future generations.
With the rise of digital transactions, cyber-attacks, and identity theft, cybersecurity professionals are more crucial than ever. This is a rapidly growing field, with businesses seeking skilled workers to protect sensitive data. In the context of Islam, this aligns with honesty and trustworthiness in dealing with information.
Key Stats: Cybersecurity spending is expected to exceed $180 billion by 2025 (Source: Gartner).
Relevance to Muslims: Cybersecurity is an ethical career choice that protects people’s data and privacy, ensuring their rights are safeguarded in line with Islamic principles of trust.
Excluding dubious matters such as cryptocurrency, the permissibility of which is still not clear, and of course riba-based banks and products which are without any doubt haram—no questions asked—the broader FinTech industry is still revolutionizing how people manage and transfer money, using digital banking. Ethical Islamic finance, such as Sharia-compliant investments and halal banking, is a growing field within FinTech. Muslims can lead in this space, ensuring financial transactions are transparent and in accordance with Islamic principles.
Key Stats: The global FinTech market is expected to reach $305 billion by 2025 (Source: Statista).
The global Islamic finance assets are expected to continue growing at a healthy pace, reaching over $3 trillion by the end of 2024, with a projected annual growth rate of 8-10% (Source: S&P GLOBAL).
Relevance to Muslims: By working in Islamic finance, Muslims can influence the development of ethical banking systems that adhere to the principles of justice, transparency, and interest-free transactions. Many people are waking up and moving away from Riba to join, encourage, and build the means to make that transition easier.
Surah Al Baqarah 2:278
يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ ٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ وَذَرُوا۟ مَا بَقِىَ مِنَ ٱلرِّبَوٰٓا۟ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ ٢٧٨
O believers! Fear Allah, and give up outstanding interest if you are ˹true˺ believers.
Automation is changing industries, from manufacturing to healthcare. The robotics and automation sectors are expected to grow, providing jobs in engineering, design, and programming. While this field is often seen through the lens of profit, automation also has the potential to increase efficiency and create more ethical work environments, reducing human error and improving quality of life.
Key Stats: The robotics market is expected to reach $260 billion by 2025 (Source: Robotics Business Review).
Relevance to Muslims: As Islam encourages innovation that benefits humanity, this field provides the opportunity to create systems that assist and empower workers in diverse industries.
Rabeeh Ameen
Founder and CEO - Barakah Jobs
