Growing up in a Muslim community, I have been a witness to Muslims actively striving to make the world a better place for everyone. I have observed firsthand the transformational power of Muslim philanthropy initiatives rooted in my personal experiences and Islamic teachings. In order to achieve social welfare and bring about positive changes in… Read more »
I used to work in marketing and sales, thriving in a fast-paced for-profit world where success was measured by numbers. But moments of stillness—watching a child selling tissues on a cold sidewalk or seeing an elderly woman trying to make ends meet by selling socks—would quietly undo me. I often gave what I could. But… Read more »
“I have been working in the nonprofit sector since graduating from the University of Dhaka, gaining experience in a variety of areas, including research, advocacy, and program management. I was excited to learn about the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and subsequently applied for the graduate program (MA). When I received the admission letter, I… Read more »
“In 2011, as I stood in the midst of the Egyptian Revolution, bullets tore through the air, and lives were lost before my eyes. In that harrowing moment, a thought struck me with overwhelming clarity: life is fragile, and I needed to make mine count. I vowed then and there that if I survived, I… Read more »
“Religion and faith play crucial roles in times of crisis, conflict, and suffering, serving as values and social identities that help build bridges and foster peace, justice, and equality. The Muslim Philanthropy Initiative (MPI) is a unique place where philanthropy and the institutional development of nonprofits are explored from an Islamic point of view…. Read more »