Praxis Islamicus
A publication of the Umma International Group
1. Foundational Intention (Niyya):
This endeavor is undertaken with the primary intention of serving God through dedicated service (Khidma) to His creation. We seek to be a source of genuine public benefit (Maṣlaḥa) and a manifestation of mercy (Raḥma), transforming our work – consultation, education, and content creation – into acts worthy of Divine acceptance. The Prophetic ḥadīth guides our actions: “Actions are according to intentions.”
2. Vision:
To cultivate a thriving, dual-continent (U.S.-Ghana) ecosystem characterized by ethically grounded leadership, profound community healing, and purposeful social restoration, driven by actors informed by faith and committed to justice with an equitable balance (`Adl bil Qiṣṭ).
3. Mission & Purpose:
We aim to catalyze moral realignment within personal lives, institutional structures, and communal dynamics. We will achieve this through dedicated service (Khidma), the insightful teaching of our Islamic legal, spiritual, and theological tradition, providing confidential consultation when sought, and strategically integrating the timeless ethical wisdom rooted in our Islamic tradition into contemporary frameworks, prioritizing providing substantive impact over attaining personal acclaim.
4. Core Value Proposition:
We offer a unique synthesis of:
Deep Theological Perspective & Ethical Expertise: Sharing our years of uniquely lived experience, traditional Islamic studies training, doctoral scholarship in leadership and ethics, and proficiency in primary sources.
Practical Executive Acumen: Sharing our C-suite level strategy, consulting, and ministry experience, bridging theory and implementation.
Cross-Cultural Fluency: Our deep and growing understanding and operational capability within U.S. and Ghanaian socio-cultural contexts.
Authentic Lived Experience: Providing insights drawn from a profound personal narrative of lived experience encompassing personal and community transformation, resilience, and the pursuit of balanced and equitable justice.
5. Our Target Audience:
We seek to serve leaders, organizations, and individuals across diverse sectors (corporate, non-profit, faith-based, academic, and civic/public) in the United States and Ghana who seek:
Counsel and guidance rooted in the Islamic legal and creedal legacy.
Values-driven leadership and ethical guidance.
Frameworks for healing, resilience, and social restoration.
Cross-cultural understanding and effective governance.
Intellectual rigor integrated with practical wisdom and spiritual depth.
6. Guiding Principles & Ethos:
Core Islamic ethical principles govern our operations and interactions:
Servant Stewardship & Accountability (Khidma & Amana): Recognizing our responsibility in all engagements.
Prioritizing Higher Objectives of the Divine Law (Maqāṣid al-Sharī`a): Ensuring our work promotes faith, life, intellect, family—through preservation of heritage and lineage, and wealth—understanding its purpose and its preservation.
Justice & Excellence (`Adl & Iḥsān): Committing to fairness in all dealings and striving for the highest service and content delivery quality.
Etiquette & Dignity (Adab & `Izza): Maintaining respectful discourse and upholding the dignity of all individuals and communities.
7. Desired Impact:
We aim to foster more religiously literate, ethically conscious, just, compassionate, and resilient individuals, organizations, and communities. We seek to contribute meaningfully to public discourse on religion, ethics, leadership, and healing while cultivating and strengthening positive transatlantic relationships grounded in shared values and mutual respect.
8. Commitment to Growth & Accountability:
We commit to continuous learning, seeking feedback, adapting our methods, and engaging in regular self-assessment (Muḥāsaba) to ensure ongoing alignment with our foundational Niyya, core principles, and stated mission with integrity and humility, with Allah’s Permission and Guidance.
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