The Muslim Council of Britain is deeply saddened by the passing of Barrister Abdur Razzaq, a distinguished lawyer in Bangladesh and a towering figure in the UK Muslim community, particularly among British Bangladeshis.
He departed on 4 May 2025, leaving behind a profound legacy of service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to justice.
Barrister Razzaq was not only a legal pioneer—renowned for his fearless advocacy and principled defence of justice in Bangladesh—but also a mentor and guide to generations of young Muslims in the UK. In the 1970s and 1980s, during a time of intense social challenge marked by racism, Islamophobia, and systemic disadvantage, he dedicated himself to empowering youth and building institutions that would serve the Muslim community for decades to come.
Maswood Ahmed, Deputy Secretary General of the MCB, reflected on Barrister Razzaq’s influence:
“I had the pleasure of being mentored by him in the early eighties along with other young Muslims. He was a formidable character who instilled confidence and self-worth in young people at a time when we were being faced by racism, Islamophobia and disadvantage. His contributions will be missed not only in the UK but internationally.”
His unique combination of intellectual strength, community dedication, and spiritual grounding earned him respect not only across the UK and Bangladesh but throughout the wider Muslim world. His legacy of principled leadership, fearless advocacy, and community empowerment will continue to inspire all those working for justice and dignity.
We pray that Allah (SWT) grants Barrister Abdur Razzaq the highest rank in Jannah and bestows patience and comfort upon his family, friends, and all who mourn his loss.
Innā lillāhi wa innā ilayhi rājiʿūn.