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Ibtikar Summit Kickoff, February 2025

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Omar Qureshi speaking on Innovation in Islam

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Lunch break at Ibtikar Summit

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Abdurrahman Muni guiding a Pitch Workshop

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Congregational prayer held at Ibtikar Summit

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Public Expo at Ibtikar Summit

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Judges at Ibtikar Summit Finals

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Reviving the House of Wisdom, Ibtikar Grad Network

Ibtikar Summit Kickoff, February 2025

Omar Qureshi speaking on Innovation in Islam

Lunch break at Ibtikar Summit

Abdurrahman Muni guiding a Pitch Workshop

Congregational prayer held at Ibtikar Summit

Public Expo at Ibtikar Summit

Judges at Ibtikar Summit Finals

Reviving the House of Wisdom, Ibtikar Grad Network

A view of the mosque ceiling in Isfahan, Iran, featuring ornate designs and colourful tiles that highlight Islamic architecture.

ibtikar

[ ib-tee-kar ]

PhoneticIPA

noun

Plural ibtikarat.

Arabic word ( إِبْتِكَار ) meaning innovation.

a student-run organization consisting of passionate individuals on a mission to create thriving institutions rooted in faith, sincerity, and action, guided by the comprehensive teachings of Islam; TLDR: that's us.

Salam, we're Ibtikar 👋

We're driven by the belief that Islam is a complete way of life—one that encompasses every aspect of human existence, from personal worship to social, economic, and political systems. Our mission is to revive the prophetic model of excellence by establishing enduring institutions that embody and apply Islamic principles across diverse fields. These institutions are not only for Muslims but serve as universal platforms for truth, justice, and human flourishing.

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What does Ibtikar do?

We aim to develop both exceptional leaders within traditional career paths and innovative entrepreneurs, with a focus on the following branches:

Career Development

Equip students and graduates with the skills, knowledge, and ethical grounding needed to excel as leaders in their chosen fields.

Entrepreneurship

Encourage and support students with entrepreneurial aspirations by cultivating an innovation-driven mindset and teaching business fundamentals.

Foundry

Provide real-world, hands-on experience by involving students in practical projects that address community challenges or business needs.

Summit

Host an annual conference to connect students, professionals, and business leaders in the Muslim community and beyond.

Contributing to the ecosystem

The heart of our ecosystem is you—while we provide the tools and framework, it's your participation that keeps it alive and sustainable.

Our goal is to help you excel at what you do, so together, we can give back to the community, empowering not just Ibtikar, but the entire Ummah to create meaningful change.

How can I help?

We're glad you asked!

Become a volunteer

Want to make a difference in the community? Consider being a volunteer! Anyone with eagerness to contribute is welcome.

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Join our network

If you're a professional, consider joining our growing network to help students across different fields.