Ramadan

RAMADAN 2025

Invest in Knowledge

Enable young Muslims to live God-centred lives

THE ISSUE

The Muslim Student Crisis

Muslim university students in the UK many of whom:

THE REASON

Why is there a crisis?

THE SOLUTION

Our Work

Nurturing a generation of young Muslims who embody and promote a God-centred way of life.

The Essentials

In-person

Teaching over 2,000 students at 41 campuses across UK, Ireland, Canada & US.

Online

Teaching 300 students from 6 continents - allows students to learn from expert instructors in a structured yet interactive format, ensuring accessibility regardless of location.

Events

Retreat

Immersing the unique Roots learning experience in nature, with a range of outdoor activities, from archery to hikes, and competitions to campfires.

Conferences

Engaging 100s of students at nationwide conferences, connecting students to the Quran through shared reflections, workshops and Q&As.

Media

Podcast

Firmly Rooted is a podcast that delves deep into the experiences of Muslim students in university, through relevant conversations with engaging speakers, with over 120k views.

Guides

Providing relevant and useful information such as apps for Muslim students, exam tips and motivation, and seasonal content.

OUR WORK SO FAR:

Students

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Instructors

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Sites

Volunteers

A shot of the student audience at the Roots workshop in Manchester

A sneak peek of the Roots Worship Module Workbook

An engaged group of students at the Roots workshop in Sheffield

In-house built interactive Q&A tool that allows students to engage and share thoughts

The Team Roots residential with our amazing volunteers

Beautiful smiles form the Roots Summer Retreat

A workshop on contemplating Surah Nahl from the Roots Summer Retreat

A tasty meal being prepared by our volunteers at the Roots Summer Retreat

A gathering of scholars and students of knowledge at our Instructor training day

TESTIMONIALS

What our students say

"Roots is a must attend for Muslims at all stages of Imaan. Whether you are practicing or non practicing, the course allows you to learn the basics of your religion."

"For beginners like myself this was a fun way of me acquiring knowledge of important aspects of the deen whilst not feeling overburdened."

"Roots is an opportunity that should not be passed up. The classes are both knowledgable, and interactive, inspiring one to push further and try harder."

"Never reflected on my purpose in this dunya and this course has made me seek the answers and come back with certainty to Islam."

" I was in tears by the end of the course. My faith is revived. "

" I really thought I wasn't good enough or worthy or religious enough to attend and today was my first day and I'm so glad I came. "

"Every lesson leaves me looking forward to the next, it leaves me excited to tell friends and family about all the gems and take away points."

"It is beneficial, packed and contemporary. Taught by passionate instructors and the curriculum is well curated and of quality. Above all it is free!"

"I have learnt so much from all of the Roots courses that I have attended; I truly feel as though they have provided me with the motivation and foundations needed to improve myself as a Muslim."

"This course is not like any other Islamic lecture in the sense that you are able to solidify your understanding of the foundations of Islam which is something that is overlooked.

"You never realise how much you need to learn until you start learning. Trust Allah, take that step forward and join a Roots course!"

"The interactions are nice, the content is relevant to us as university students, the tone is entertaining but serious so it keeps us interested."

"The teacher is very engaging and the content is made very useful for understanding Islam deeply as well as aspects you can apply to your current life and activities."

The Future

Our Goals

So what do we need this money for?

Grow the team

To continue delivering and improve our services, we want to transition to a hybrid model consisting of paid employees alongside volunteers. Volunteers have always been and will continue to be a key part of our operations, bringing passion and varied professional experience to the table.

Keep classes accessible

We never want to charge students for in-person workshops at universities, because we prioritise accessible knowledge and removing barriers to access. The cost of each student is £35, and covered completely by us.

Transform more lives

We want Roots to be accessible to Muslims from all backgrounds and levels of faith, and to reach these groups we need to invest in media, marketing, and grassroots community building.

SUPPORT THE MISSION

Invest Now

Your donation is an investment in lasting change. Every student who benefits from this education carries forward the knowledge, teaching it to others. Support the next generation of Roots students – your impact matters.