About Us

Revive is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to:
 revival of following the religion | إحياء اتباع الدين
 success in both abodes | الفوز في الدارين
The aim is to empower Muslims to lead purpose-driven lives and achieve success in the Dunya and Akhirah. We will minimize passiveness, pessimism, and the prioritization of non-Islamic morals and values, replacing them with Islam as the lens of prosperity and progress.

Why Revive

In today's world, many Muslims have fallen into a pattern of passivity, focusing solely on material success while disconnecting from their Islamic values and greater purpose. During the time of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his companions, Muslims exemplified how faith and action worked in perfect harmony. This spirit of excellence continued through the Islamic Golden Age, where Muslims led groundbreaking advances while viewing their work as a form of worship and a means to benefit humanity. However, we've now become reactive instead of proactive, chasing worldly metrics while neglecting our true purpose.
Allah reminds us in Surah Al-Mu'minun, "Did you think that We had created you without purpose, and that you would never be returned to Us?" (23:115). This ayah establishes the foundation of Revive's mission - to help Muslims recognize that every aspect of their lives must align with their divine purpose.  When we understand that we were created with purpose, our education, careers, relationships, and daily actions become opportunities to fulfill that purpose and prepare for our return to Allah.
We don't just enhance our own success by centering our faith- we redefine success as earning the pleasure of Allah through following His commands and benefiting His creation. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us that "the best of people are those who are most beneficial to people". Every Muslim possesses unique skills that can serve our Ummah and create positive change. Viewing our professional pursuits through the lens of benefiting the ummah transforms our ordinary work into extraordinary impact. Together, we can revive the spirit of collective success that characterized our greatest generations.
Our mission is to empower the ummah by transforming individual success into collective progress, using Islam as our guiding light in all endeavors. As Mumineen, our measures of success aren't limited to the metrics of this world. Instead, by acting with purpose, striving for real success, and working with unity, we can revive (ihya) a spirit of excellence.

Meet the Advisory Board

Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed

Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed began Islamic studies at Jaamiah al-Uloom al-Islamiyyah in Canada where he became a Hafiz at the age of 11. He started his 7-year Shariah program in Toronto, Canada, and went even further to pursue higher education of Hadith in Karachi, Pakistan. Mufti Abdul Wahab is a Co-founder at Miftaah Institute and also is a Co-Founder and Director at Michigan Islamic Institute.

Shaykh Yousef Wahb

Shaykh Yousef Wahb is an Islamic Law Instructor at the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Law. He holds an LL.M from Windsor Law, an MA from the University of Chicago Divinity School, and a Bachelor’s in Islamic Studies from Al-Azhar University in Egypt. Shaykh Yousef is also a Research Director at Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. Currently, Shaykh Yousef is pursuing his PhD in Islamic Law at the University of Chicago Division of Humanities.

Imam Bilal Ibn Yusuf

Imam Bilal ibn Yusuf graduated from the seven-yearʿālimiyyah program at Darussalam Seminary in Lombard, Illinois. He also holds degrees in psychology and political science. He is the Imam of the Islamic Center of Walnut Creek (Darul-Islam Mosque) and is pursuing postgraduate studies in Islamic Law and Islamic Theology.

Shaykh Azeem Mohammad

Shaykh Azeem Mohammed, a Chicago native, was blessed to memorize the Quran with honors by age 12. His thirst to acquire Ilm lead him to complete his lengthy formal degree in Sacred Sciences / Alimiyyah from The University of Islamic Theology at Chicago and has learned from internal renowned senior scholars including a notable Ijazah in Hadith from the current Imam of Masjid Al-Nabawi.

Meet the Team

Committed to your excellence

Fatima Basharet

Co-founder
Alimah Fatima Basharet is currently a JD and Takhaṣṣuṣ candidate, a legal analyst at Abbas Law, and a teacher at Masjid Uthman and Darul Uloom Chicago, where she graduated from in 2023. She earned a Bachelor's in Communications and Public Policy from the University of Illinois Chicago in 2024. Fatima has extensive community-building and service experience, founding IR at UIC, which grew to over 500 volunteers and raised over $20,000. At Revive, Fatima aims to motivate Muslims to center Islam in every aspiration.

Reema Al-koubaytari

Co-founder

Hafidha Reema Al-koubaytari is currently a student at DarusSalam Seminary and a Doctor of Pharmacy candidate at Midwestern University. In 2023, she graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago with a Bachelor's in Neuroscience. Reema ’s passion for healthcare and Islam motivates her. During her time as President of the MSA, Reema implemented events inspiring students to excel while strengthening their Muslim identity. At Revive, Reema hopes to empower Muslims to utilize their passions and talents for the greater good.

Meet the Interns

Hafsa Ahmad

Hafsa Ahmed is currently a student at the University of Illinois Chicago pursuing her Bachelor’s in Integrated Health Sciences with minors in Mathematics and Business Administration. With her experience as an educator, Hafsa understands the importance of guiding young minds toward growth and success. 

Sana Shamsi

Sana recently graduated from UIC with a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Bio and a minor in Chemistry. With extensive experience in healthcare and a deep passion for medicine, she is currently pursuing a career to become a Physician. Dedicated to both patient care and service, Sana is committed to using her expertise to positively impact those in need and contribute to the well being of others

Yumna Safi

Yumna recently graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a Bachelor’s degree in History and a minor in Professional Writing. Her experience in grant writing, she understands the power of communication and writing in driving meaningful change and success. 

Jehanzaib Khaliq

Jehanzaib is currently a University of Illinois Chicago student pursuing his Bachelor’s in Computer Science. With a strong foundation in software development and leadership, he understands the power of technology in shaping the future. He hopes to use his skills to develop tools and platforms that support the Muslim community while staying rooted in Islamic values. 

Tala Abdelrazzaq

Tala is currently a student at Oakland University pursuing her Bachelor’s in Computer Science.

Muhammad Salim

Muhammad is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at UIC. Fueled by a strong passion for technology, he is committed to creating innovative solutions and making a positive impact by supporting his community.

Shaheer Rasheed

Shaheer is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at UIC. He is passionate about using technology to make a meaningful impact and is actively involved in the Muslim community. Driven by a desire to serve others, Shaheer is committed to creating resources that make a substantial difference for everyone who uses them.

Sumayya Mohammed

Sumayya recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a Bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Behavioral Neuroscience and she is pursuing a career in data science. At Revive, she is committed to empowering Muslims to excel in all spheres and seasons of life.

Arwah Ajmeri 

Arwah is currently attending COD and plans to transfer to UIC to study Data Science. She is passionate about supporting and contributing to the growth of our Muslim community.

Rama Al-Koubaytari

Rama is a UIC student double-majoring in Applied Psychology and History. Rama is passionate about mental health and providing service in any way she can in order to serve and ultimately strengthen Muslim community.

Zaid Haidry

Zaid is a sophomore majoring in computer science at UIC. Zaid is committed to leverage his software engineering skills to empower and support the Muslim community through innovative tech solutions. Passionate about creating meaningful change, Zaid strives to develop applications and platforms that address community needs and foster connection.

Hudha Basharet

Hudha is currently a UIC student majoring in urban education with a focus on early education and specialization in special needs. Hudha completed her Alimiyyah Degree from Darul Uloom Chicago in 2024 and is currently a teacher there. Hudha has extensive community service experience, serving as the youth director at her local masjid and serving as co-president of Revive at UIC. 

Aida Adriano

Aida is a recent graduate with a degree in Biological Sciences on a premed track. She is dedicated about helping create an environment tailored for young Muslims to grow  and excel!

Nusra Mohammad

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