We are a diverse group of educators, activists, and thinkers who
came together to make a contribution to humanity thorough a
thematic approach of studying early Muslim History and
Muslim Figures.
We undertook this intellectual and educational project with the specific teaching of the Prophet Muhammad, may peace be upon him, that “wisdom is the lost property of the believer.” Meaning, we search across the world for further wisdom, for the state of the art of education, personal, and social transformation.
Our experience informed us that a thematic approach to studying the Seerah would enhance understanding and help contextualize the lessons into a contemporary context. We endeavored to create a shift from the focus on the “person” and “event” to a more “idea” or “thematic” approach. Our experience in the business and corporate world gave us tools to assess/create material from multiple perspectives.
Criterion Concept
Mission
To develop mental models which help Muslims to understand the essences of Islamic teachings, our mission is to provide learning resources that envision an elevated role for religion in our lives, beyond its relegation to private acts of ritual worship. Such an approach will challenge the misconception that a comprehensive Islamic way of life is meant only for the pre-modern era.
Criterion Vision
Introduce a transformative approach to religious education: small-scale spiritual renewal leads to broad- scale community enrichment. This system of education seeks to counter spiritual depravity, internalizing Islamic moral values, toward achieving mental clarity. Thus, the goal is to arrive at a clear understanding of our role as Muslims living in the modern world.