Zakaria Kamal – A Life Devoted to Knowledge and Reflection
Early Life and Education
Roots of Discipline, Seeds of Curiosity
Zakaria Kamal (1959 – July 14, 2025) was born in Dhaka to Kamal Hossain and Hosne Ara Begum. He completed his schooling at St. Joseph’s School, Khulna, and his intermediate studies at Devendra College. Later, he joined the Bangladesh Military Academy, where he earned his degree under the University of Chittagong’s program for cadets.
Throughout his career, he continued higher military studies, including the Army Science and Artillery courses, eventually becoming a highly respected Artillery Officer, completing the highest Gunnery Course and earning the honorary “G” title after his name.
Military Career
Discipline, Duty, and Service Beyond Borders
Zakaria Kamal served with distinction in the Bangladesh Army, the Bangladesh National Cadet Corps, the Border Security Force, and in United Nations Peacekeeping Missions in Iraq-Kuwait and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
His years in service reflected discipline, leadership, and a strong sense of duty—qualities that later shaped his scholarly journey.
A Scholar Beyond Titles
A Seeker of Truth, Not Recognition
Though never formally a PhD or academic researcher, Zakaria Kamal became known as a self-taught thinker, writer, and speaker. For over 40 years, he dedicated his life to studying the Qur’an and connecting its meanings with modern science.
His groundbreaking work is widely recognized as the “Scientific Tafsir of the Qur’an”, spanning 2,500+ pages, 3 volumes, and all 114 Surahs—a unique contribution that bridges revelation and reason.
Philosophy and Thought
Where Revelation Meets Reason
Zakaria Kamal believed that true understanding of the Qur’an requires both wisdom and love for Allah. He often said:
“What scientists call a Force Field, the Qur’an calls Soul (Ruh). The Ruh (primary soul) and the Nafs (collective soul) are the unseen dimensions that shape human existence.”
His lectures combined science, philosophy, and faith with passion, often leaving listeners with stories, questions, and mind-shaking insights that went far beyond information—they inspired reflection.
Contributions and Publications
Words That Illuminate, Knowledge That Lasts
Scientific Tafsir of the Qur’an (Online at alqurantafsir.com)
Fallacious Faiths (Amazon)
Man and the Universe – Mystery of Creation (Islamic Foundation)
He also spoke extensively on Six Day Model of Creation, Evolution, Judgment Day, and the Metaphysics of Sufism, making these subjects accessible to knowledge-seekers worldwide. His YouTube and Facebook lectures gained wide recognition for blending scientific concepts with Qur’anic wisdom.
Legacy
A Journey Ends, A Light Remains
Zakaria Kamal never sought worldly titles or recognition; his life’s work was purely a labor of faith and service to knowledge. He passed away on July 14, 2025, leaving behind a profound intellectual and spiritual legacy.
Through his books, writings, and lectures, he continues to inspire seekers of truth, planting seeds of thought for future generations.
Closing Reflection
Contributions and Publications
Beyond his scholarship, Zakaria Kamal was known for his humility and sincerity. Those who met him often remarked on his simple lifestyle, calm presence, and disciplined nature. He carried wisdom without arrogance, living as an example of how true knowledge leads to humility before the Creator. His speech combined clarity of science with the depth of faith, making complex ideas accessible to all.
His influence reached far beyond lecture halls and books. Students, volunteers, and seekers of truth often shared how his words awakened in them a new vision of Islam—one that harmonizes faith with reason. For many, listening to him was like entering a new universe of thought, where Qur’anic verses spoke directly to the modern mind.
What guided his tireless work was a vision for the future: that Muslims, and indeed all humanity, would embrace science and divine revelation not as opposites, but as two mirrors reflecting one truth. He dreamed that his Scientific Tafsir would find its way into libraries, universities, and homes worldwide, inspiring generations to reconnect knowledge with the light of revelation.
Today, his legacy lives not only through his writings but also through the communities and volunteers he inspired. His works are being preserved, translated, and shared with new audiences, ensuring that the flame he lit will continue to guide seekers long after him. He lived not for wealth or recognition, but to serve Allah through knowledge. And in that selfless pursuit, he leaves behind a light of understanding that will remain as a trust for generations to come.
