Chowdhury is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Mercy Mission, one of the world’s fastest-growing Muslim social enterprises. Its premier programme is the AlKauthar Institute, which offers courses in Islamic disciplines to the general public through a medium that is accessible to working professionals. When AlKauthar initially launched in 2005, its offerings were limited to Australia. AlKauthar Institute has since spread its reach across the Western world, South Africa, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Malaysia. A medical doctor by profession, Chowdhury studied Islamic theology in Madinah, specializing in Islamic finance, personal law, and Islamic medical ethics. He also runs a successful multinational IT company, and is a corporate trainer and business coach to many successful people worldwide.