Ramadan
THE ISSUE
The Muslim Student Crisis
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Muslim university students in the UK many of whom:
Question their beliefs in God
Do not practice
Have never connected to their faith
THE REASON
Why is there a crisis?
They don't have a safe space to ask questions to someone learned.
They are exposed to an influx of conflicting ideas and temptation.
Their avenues for religious learning are irrelevant, un-structured or impractical.
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:
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Sites
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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.
FAQs
Is Roots a charity?
Yes we are! Our charity number is 1209485
Where is my money going?
This Ramadan, we are fundraising for 3 main objectives:
1. 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.
2. 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. We don’t want to add another cost in their lives, so that means the cost of each student is covered by us.
3. 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.
Why are you fundraising?
At this moment in time, we rely on our generous donors to keep things running. Our aim is to diversity our income streams to become more self-sustainable, and a donation this Ramadan will help us reach that goal!
How can I help with more than just money?
Everyone has talents, skills, connections and more that they can tap into. If you'd like to support Roots beyond a financial contribution, let us know how you'd like to help by filling in our contact form here
Can I pay my Zakah to Roots?
At this moment in time, we do not accept Zakah donations, so please give those to other deserving causes to help uplift the Ummah!
