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2025 Muslim Philanthropy Awards
& Annual Symposium

November 22, 2025 | A Celebration of Excellence

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the premier virtual gathering celebrating excellence in Muslim philanthropy. We honored outstanding philanthropists, nonprofits, and community leaders who are building the infrastructure that makes Muslim charitable giving more effective.

2025 AMCF Symposium

πŸ† Congratulations to Our 2025 Award Winners

These extraordinary individuals and organizations exemplify the very best in Muslim philanthropy. Through their dedication, vision, and tireless commitment to serving others, they are transforming communities and inspiring the next generation of philanthropic leaders. We are honored to celebrate their remarkable achievements.

Selena Khan Abdullah - Lifetime Achievement Award
Hamza Furqani - Outstanding Philanthropist
Amina Siddiqi - Outstanding Fundraising Professional
Nausheena Hussain - Outstanding Board Member
Noor Kids - Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
Meta Mosque - Outstanding Corporation
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation - Outstanding Foundation
Ibn Sina Foundation - Outstanding Healthcare Clinic
Upper Valley Muslim Society - Outstanding Mosque
Averroes High School - Outstanding School
Iman Mergen - Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional
Abraham Ajrami - Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
Islamic Scholarship Fund - Outstanding Nonprofit

Looking Back: Our 2024 Award Winners

The leaders who set the standard for Muslim philanthropy excellence

Saadia Ahmed

Outstanding Philanthropist

Saadia Ahmed
200 Muslim Women Who Care Dallas
Medina Montessori

Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy (5-12)

Medina Montessori
Educational Excellence
Rhey Anah Williams

Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy (13-21)

Rhey Anah Williams
Knafeh Queens
MUSLIM

Outstanding Corporation

MUSLIM
Media & Communications
Noor-Ul-IMAN School

Outstanding School

Noor-Ul-IMAN School
Monmouth Junction, NJ
Masjid Al-Islam

Outstanding Mosque

Masjid Al-Islam
Dallas, TX
The Unity Lab

Outstanding Nonprofit

The Unity Lab
Community Building

All 2025 Award Nominees

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all nominees. Your dedication to Muslim philanthropy inspires our entire community.

🌟 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy (5-12)

🌟 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy (13-21)

  • Salma Albinali
  • Rabia Badar
  • Raeef Bashir

πŸ“ˆ Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional

  • Iman Mergen β˜… Winner

🏒 Outstanding Corporation

πŸ•Œ Outstanding Mosque

πŸ₯ Outstanding Healthcare Clinic

πŸ’Ό Outstanding Fundraising Professional

  • Amina Siddiqi β˜… Winner

πŸ›οΈ Outstanding Foundation or Grantmaker

πŸ’Ž Outstanding Philanthropist

  • Hamzah Furqani β˜… Winner
  • Nausheena Hussain
  • Semab Shafiq
  • Annie Qureshi
  • Zahid Qureshi

🀝 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

  • Abraham Ajrami β˜… Winner
  • Dr. Ribhi Hazin
  • Hamna Khuld

πŸ‘” Outstanding Board Member

  • Dr. Bassem Alhalibi
  • Bilquis Baggia
  • Nausheena Hussain β˜… Winner
  • Fasahat Malik

πŸŽ–οΈ Lifetime Achievement Award

  • Selena Khan Abdullah β˜… Winner

Our 2025 Featured Speakers

We were honored to learn from these visionary leaders who are building the infrastructure that makes Muslim charitable giving more effective and sustainable.

Anwar Khan

Anwar Khan

Senior Advisor to the President & Chief Innovation Officer, University of Virginia
Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Georgetown University’s Berkley Center

Anwar Khan brought extensive experience in innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategic community engagement to our symposium. His work focuses on building sustainable institutions and scaling impact.

Amany Killawi

Amany Killawi

Co-Founder & Former COO, LaunchGood.com

From social worker to social entrepreneur, Amany Killawi demonstrated what happens when mission meets operational excellence. As Co-Founder of LaunchGoodβ€”the crowdfunding platform that has raised over $850 million for more than 100,000 projects impacting 130 countriesβ€”she helped build systems that have become essential infrastructure for Muslim charitable giving worldwide.

2025 Highlight

Women’s Giving Circle Recipients Announced

At our symposium, we announced the nonprofit organizations selected by the AMCF Women’s Giving Circle to receive funding in 2025. This celebration showcased the power of women coming together to make strategic philanthropic decisions that strengthen Muslim communities nationwide.

View Recipient Organizations

About the Muslim Philanthropy Awards

What makes the Muslim Philanthropy Awards unique?
These are the only awards specifically recognizing excellence in Muslim philanthropic leadership across all sectors, experience levels, and types of charitable involvement – from individual donors to large foundations and nonprofit organizations.
How are award winners selected?
An expert judging panel of Muslim philanthropy leaders evaluates nominations based on demonstrated impact, leadership excellence, commitment to charitable best practices, and community involvement in advancing Muslim causes.
How can I nominate someone for next year’s awards?
Nominations for the 2026 Muslim Philanthropy Awards will open in early 2026. Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when nominations open. We encourage you to think about the philanthropic leaders in your community who deserve recognition.
Will there be a recording of the 2025 symposium?
Yes! Recordings of the symposium sessions and award ceremony will be made available. Contact us at [email protected] to request access.

Thank You for Celebrating With Us

The 2025 Muslim Philanthropy Awards celebrated the remarkable leaders who are advancing excellence in Muslim charitable giving and nonprofit leadership.

Stay connected for updates on the 2026 symposium and awards.

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