# Faisal Mahfuz > The digital headquarters of Faisal Mahfuz — Founder, Chairman & Group CEO of SUFI GROUP. Building a globally respected ecosystem of halal businesses, institutions and communities, with a 2035 vision of 10 million halal jobs. Role: Founder, Chairman & Group CEO, SUFI GROUP Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Mission: Create sustainable value, build institutions, create halal opportunities, and contribute to employment generation at scale. Vision: Build a globally respected ecosystem of businesses, assets, communities and institutions — one that outlives its founder and serves generations. 2035 goal: 10 million halal jobs Values: Faith, Integrity, Service, Excellence, Innovation, Long-Term Thinking, Stewardship, Legacy ## Companies & brands - [SUFI EMPIRE](https://faisalmahfuz.com/companies/sufi-empire): The parent institution of every brand, venture and project. - [ZUFHAM](https://faisalmahfuz.com/companies/zufham): A branded house for premium living — an anagram of MAHFUZ. - [UNIFORMAKER](https://faisalmahfuz.com/companies/uniformaker): Institutional uniform manufacturing since 2012. - [Paikaree.com](https://faisalmahfuz.com/companies/paikaree): Wholesale and affordable commerce, online since 2012. - [SUFIF](https://faisalmahfuz.com/companies/sufif): Designed in Dhaka. Made for the world. - [Chamrai](https://faisalmahfuz.com/companies/chamrai): Halal-sourced premium leather, crafted for the GCC and beyond. - [Softozy](https://faisalmahfuz.com/companies/softozy): The technology and AI engine of the group. - [AALAA Developers](https://faisalmahfuz.com/companies/aalaa-developers): Construction and development, built on trust. - [Corporate Care](https://faisalmahfuz.com/companies/corporate-care): Corporate gifts, uniforms and customised manufacturing. - [Brandtory](https://faisalmahfuz.com/companies/brandtory): The creative production house. - [SUFI Engineering](https://faisalmahfuz.com/companies/sufi-engineering): Engineering solutions for a growing ecosystem. - [ROOH Foods](https://faisalmahfuz.com/companies/rooh-foods): Halal food, with soul. - [SHOP365](https://faisalmahfuz.com/companies/shop365): Commerce, every day of the year. - [LIFEE.STYLE](https://faisalmahfuz.com/companies/lifee-style): A lifestyle brand for intentional living. ## Projects - [ZUFHAM PIONEER](https://faisalmahfuz.com/projects/zufham-pioneer): A premium land-share residence for families who think long-term. - [SUFI ECO CITY](https://faisalmahfuz.com/projects/sufi-eco-city): A green community where people, land and livelihood grow together. - [MeghPori Eco Cottage Resort](https://faisalmahfuz.com/projects/meghpori): A luxury nature resort above the clouds of Sajek. - [FM Academy](https://faisalmahfuz.com/projects/fm-academy): Future Maker. Founder Maker. Building world-class Muslim founders. - [SUFIF 114 Showrooms](https://faisalmahfuz.com/projects/sufif-franchise): 114 premium showrooms — a nationwide modest-fashion network. ## Communities - [FAJR CLUB](https://faisalmahfuz.com/communities/fajr-club): Faith. Fitness. Brotherhood. Leadership. Purpose. - [TAHAJJUD CLUB](https://faisalmahfuz.com/communities/tahajjud-club): A movement for great success in Duniya — and greater success in Akhirah. - [Asset & Legacy Club International](https://faisalmahfuz.com/communities/alci): The Founding 100 Legacy Builders Circle. ## Writing - [Tell Us What You're Looking For: Building AI Into SUFIF](https://faisalmahfuz.com/articles/building-ai-into-sufif) (Insight, 2026-10-05): At SUFIF, we are building AI into our website and app. Customers describe what they need in their own words, see the right pieces straight away, and order in a few taps. Behind the scenes, the same AI gives our team insight into every sale. - [A Day at AI First Industry Leader](https://faisalmahfuz.com/articles/ai-first-industry-leader-learning-bangladesh) (Insight, 2026-09-27): Fourteen hours, 100+ business leaders and one conviction: AI is no longer a tool on the side. It is becoming the way businesses in Bangladesh are built and run. - [Why I Build](https://faisalmahfuz.com/articles/why-i-build) (Founder Letter, 2026-09-26): A promise made at the age of ten, and why every company since has been an attempt to keep it. - [Build Brands, Not Shops](https://faisalmahfuz.com/articles/build-brands-not-shops) (Framework, 2026-09-20): Three sentences that shape how every company in SUFI EMPIRE is designed. - [Barakah Over Short-Term Profit](https://faisalmahfuz.com/articles/barakah-over-short-term-profit) (Leadership Note, 2026-09-12): A decision framework for founders who want to be measured in decades. ## Books - FAJR (in-progress) - TAHAJJUD — A Great Movement for Great Success in Duniya & Greater Success in Akhirah (in-progress) ## Timeline - Childhood: A vow at the age of ten - 2012: UNIFORMAKER is founded - 2012: Paikaree.com goes online - Growth years: From companies to a group - Brand era: SUFIF — premium modest menswear - 2025: ZUFHAM — the branded house - 2025–26: ZUFHAM PIONEER, Purbachal - 2026: FAJR CLUB, TAHAJJUD CLUB & ALCI - 2026: Writing TAHAJJUD and FAJR - Next: 114 SUFIF showrooms - 2030: Global presence - 2035: 10 million halal jobs ## Optional - [Structured knowledge (JSON)](https://faisalmahfuz.com/api/knowledge) - [Media kit & approved bios](https://faisalmahfuz.com/media) - [FAQ](https://faisalmahfuz.com/faq) - [Ask Faisal](https://faisalmahfuz.com/ask)