Vision & VALUES
Our Vision is of one Peace, Progress and Prosperity for the entire Ummah and Humanity.
Islamic Ideals
Our approach and ethos are driven by the teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) – who came as a guidance for all of humanity
Excellence
We provide the necessary level of support services that enable leaders to focus on their core missions and improve the overall chances of success
Sustainability
Our goal is to foster long-term, scalable solutions. Our work is directly influenced by the achievement of the UN SDGs
collaboration
We take an ecosystems approach to effecting systemic change by forging linkages between impact organizations everywhere.
inclusivity
We support and work with all people, regardless of religion, gender, or ethnicity
WE BELIEVE IN HUMAN POTENTIAL
At the core of our existence is the unwavering belief in human potential. This motivates us to invest our resources and energies for the best return possible – in the Human Being which is the Greatest of All Creation.
WHAT WE DO
- Ethical and purpose-driven impact investments and strategic grants.
- Innovative, high-risk and high-reward projects aligned with Islamic values.
- Creating blended value through offering a range of Islamic financial products and philanthropy (sadaqah / zakat / waqf).
- Strategic support to social entrepreneurs with financing, support services and capacity-building.
- Supporting work with measurable impact upon People, Planet, and Profits.
- Local and Global Focus.
- Love, compassion and service to all of God’s creation.
None of you will have faith until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.”
[al-Bukhari]
“ The best of people are those that bring the most benefit to mankind."
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
our purpose
To empower high-impact social entrepreneurs and their ventures with strategic grants and comprehensive support services, fostering prosperity unity and uplift across communities for the benefit of mankind.
Our people
M1U Foundation is managed by an ever-growing team of accomplished professionals of all backgrounds. We believe in the power of putting our minds and energies together to collaborate with and support our investees and grantees working on some of the most pressing challenges in the world. We aspire to build M1U as a sustainable institution into the future.
Board of directors
Refai Arefin
Imam at ICCP
Hossein Goal
Founder, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
Mohamed Abdullahi
Sheikh & Imam of MCC
Board of Advisors
Dr. Isam Estwani
Dentist and Non-Profit Advisory Board Member
Bashar Islam
President & CEO Digital Office Solutions
Hass Bashir
Managing Member & Attorney at Law
