Supporting MPI's October #alltogether campaign to add 100 members to MPI's community, will help create future philanthropy practitioners and scholars, united in the desire to create social good. Masters student and Zakat Foundation Institute alum, Tulib أنس طليب is one such case in point. Educate future Muslim philanthropists like Tulib. Help MPI make an impact by empowering individuals to create just and equitable societies: https://lnkd.in/gE7rWzjE
Muslim Philanthropy Initiative
Higher Education
Indianapolis, Indiana 1,125 followers
Empowering a new generation of Muslim philanthropic and nonprofit leaders.
About us
The Muslim Philanthropy Initiative (MPI) is one of the five units at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy (LFSOP). The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy is the only school in the world devoted to the study of philanthropy. It is a leading academic institution dedicated to increasing the understanding of philanthropy and improving its practice worldwide through research, teaching, training and civic engagement. The school offers academic degrees, professional training certifications, and cutting-edge, rigorous research on philanthropy. MPI's mission is to equip communities, organizations, and leaders with objective information and thought leadership about Muslim philanthropy through research, trainings, education and convening. Insufficient data-driven research on Muslim giving, coupled with a lack of knowledge and understanding of U.S. Muslim demographics and other related dynamics, underscores the importance of MPI’s mission. The Muslim American nonprofit sector has also been traditionally under-funded and under-resourced and beset with increasing levels of Islamophobia and prejudice. MPI’s programming is aimed at addressing these issues thus enabling Muslim philanthropy to thrive and direct much needed resources towards tackling broader humanitarian issues. Contact MPI: mpiinfo@iu.edu MPI's 2023 Impact Report: https://go.iu.edu/8pAi Subscribe to MPI's quarterly newsletter: https://go.iu.edu/8pAb Read insightful blog posts by: Nausheena Hussain: https://go.iu.edu/87Jp Rizwanullah Bahrami: https://go.iu.edu/87JJ Afshan Malik: https://go.iu.edu/87Jo Anwar Khan: https://go.iu.edu/87JK
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https://philanthropy.iupui.edu/institutes/muslim-initiative/index.html
External link for Muslim Philanthropy Initiative
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- Higher Education
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
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- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Founded
- 2017
- Specialties
- philanthropy and muslim philanthropy
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Congratulations to our amazing research team on publishing the new Türkiye Giving Report! This report explores charitable giving trends across major urban centers in the Republic of Türkiye as well as the motivations behind both general charitable giving and zakat giving. It also addresses the trust issues related to civil societies and charities among individuals. Find out more at: https://lnkd.in/gC7zzEzk Thank you to Rafeel Wasif, Ph.D., Sitashma Thapa, Nazmul Haque, CFRM, Jehanzeb Cheema, Dr. Selman Kesgin, Durak Muhammed Burkay, and Dr. Samir Abu Rumman for their diligent work! Shariq Siddiqui
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We wish Massumeh H. Toosi the very best as she embarks on her PhD journey! It is an honor to have her in the MPI community. Help us build this community of Muslim practitioners, scholars and students by contributing to our campaign: https://lnkd.in/gE7rWzjE It ends in four days!
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency releases a report every year on Islamic philanthropy’s role in supporting refugees and internally displaced people. MPI's Director, Dr. Shariq Siddiqui shared his expertise on the topic at a recent panel hosted by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency on Islamic philanthropy and refugees. Mohammed Abu Asaker Suzanne Ehlers Ahmed Shehata
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Just a week more to go! Will you help us build the Muslim community and philanthropic sector? https://lnkd.in/gE7rWzjE
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Imams and Islamic scholars from all over North America come together at the annual North American Imams Fellow (NAIF) conference. Thank you to MPI’s Asst. Director, Abdul Samad, for representing us at the 2024 conference. This year’s theme was focused on discovering new ways for Imams to make a real difference in their communities. Such conferences give MPI the opportunity to connect with Imams, zakat administrators, and community leaders, share insights, and build upon its research.
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Don't miss our next training in Dallas! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gDs_MceH Abdul Samad Shariq Siddiqui
Our Fundraising for Muslim Nonprofits training is coming to Dallas, Texas this week! Have you registered ? If not click the link below and register now! The training is being sponsored through the generous support of Zakat Foundation of America 🙏🏼 and in collaboration with IU's Muslim Philanthropy Initiative Philanthropy Initiative The Islamic Seminary of America The two-day training provides nuanced learning opportunities in understanding Islamic Philanthropy, rendering financial support, Selection of Donors and choosing the right fundraising vehicles. The training moves its next session in Dallas on 26-27th October 2024 Venue- The Islamic Seminary of America (TISA) 1100 E Campbell Rd Suite 120, Richardson, TX 75081 To register, visit https://lnkd.in/gDs_MceH or contact us via email 📨 Shariq Siddiqui Abdul Samad • • • #zakatfoundationinstitute #ZFI #zakatfoundationofamerica #philanthropy #muslimphilanthropy #philanthropicstudies #faculty #education #CommunityImpact #Globalimpact #servingsociety #fundraisingformuslimnonprofit #trainings #fundraising #indianauniversity #muslimphilanthropyinitiative #theislamicseminaryofamerica #registernow
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"At present, it is difficult to determine the full picture of giving to religion for American Muslims because many organizations to which Muslims donate fall outside the parameters of religious giving for the purposes of Giving USA Foundation." In this paper in Wiley's Religion Compass Journal, Micah Hughes and Dr. Shariq Siddiqui review key themes and questions in the study of Islamic charity and question its impact on the study of Muslim philanthropy. They also survey recent literature on charitable endowments/waqf, obligatory giving/zakat, and voluntary charity/sadaqa. https://lnkd.in/gwBFg7tx Irfan Syauqi Beik
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The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed by the United Nations on October 17th to draw attention to global poverty. MPI is educating the Muslim nonprofit sector through its trainings and research and empowering it to address poverty and social and education inequalities. Let's work together to #EndPoverty! #SDG1
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Honored to have trailblazers like Mr. Halil Demir on our Council of Advisors! Congratulations to him on this well-deserved award! Shariq Siddiqui Zakat Foundation Institute Zakat Foundation of America
I am truly honored to accept the Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA) "Excellence Award for Zakat Collection and Distribution" on behalf of Zakat Foundation of America and our incredible colleagues around the world. This prestigious recognition, awarded at the 14th annual ceremony in the #Maldives, celebrates the impact of governments, institutions, and individuals in advancing Islamic finance globally. Zakat Foundation of America is proud to be at the forefront of #humanitarian #relief while helping our supporters fulfill the obligation of #zakat and empowering those in need with dignity and hope for a brighter future. #IslamicFinance #HumanitarianRelief #ZakatDistribution #GIFA2024 #ZakatFoundation #IslamicBanking
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