Roots For Professionals Seminar
ROOTS FOR PROFESSIONALS SEMINAR
Influence without Compromise
A Qur’an based workshop for Muslim professionals navigating the demands of work, family, and faith in a fast pace, value-neutral world - delivered by Ustadh Hisham Abu Yusuf
ROOTS FOR PROFESSIONALS SEMINAR
Influence without Compromise
A Qur’an based workshop for Muslim professionals navigating the demands of work, family, and faith in a fast pace, value-neutral world - delivered by Ustadh Hisham Abu Yusuf
ROOTS FOR PROFESSIONALS SEMINAR 2025
Influence without Compromise
Modern professional life moves fast – and for many Muslim professionals, it often moves us away from what truly matters.
Influence without Compromise is not a leadership seminar. It’s not about titles, positions or corporate strategies.
It’s about coming back to reconnect with your spiritual grounding, find strength with family as your anchor, and rediscover why Allah placed you on this Earth – in a world that often forgets the why.
You’ll also have time to connect with other Muslim professionals in a welcoming setting – sharing conversations that matter, with food and refreshments.
The Qur’an as Your Compass
Through the lens of Surah al-Qasas, we’ll journey through the life of Musa (AS) – not focusing on miracles or confrontation with Fir’awn, but on the quiet, grounding forces that shaped him:
- A mother’s courage
- A sister’s strategy
- A wife’s compassion
- A mentor’s wisdom
- And above all, a heart connected to Allah through knowing His Lord and intimate du’a
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Who is this for?
This workshop speaks to the everyday Muslim professional who:
- Feels spiritually drained by the rhythm of modern work
- Wants to be more than a cog in the system
- Struggles to hold onto faith in subtle moments of pressure
- Longs to be useful to the Ummah but feels stretched or unclear
You’ll walk away with:
- A renewed sense of spiritual grounding in the professional world
- Practical tools for building mercy-driven, purpose centred families
- Meaningful connections with others on a similar journey
- Ways to influence your workplace and society without compromising who you are
- A broader vision of what your career could mean for the future of British Islam
This is not about becoming a leader.
It’s about becoming whole again.
Meet your instructor
Ustadh Hisham Abu Yusuf
Ustadh Hisham Abu Yusuf is the Head of Growth & Analytics at Tarteel AI. He holds a BA in Islamic Studies from Al-Azhar University, a BEng in Electrical Engineering and an MSc in Senior Leadership.
He is the former Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham and has served as an Imam, Khatib and Teacher to students for over a decade.
As the Academic Director and Trustee at Roots Academy, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in bringing structured Islamic education to professionals and students across the world.
Meet your instructor
Ustadh Hisham Abu Yusuf
Ustadh Hisham Abu Yusuf is the Head of Growth & Analytics at Tarteel AI. He holds a BA in Islamic Studies from Al-Azhar University, a BEng in Electrical Engineering and an MSc in Senior Leadership.
He is the former Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham and has served as an Imam, Khatib and Teacher to students for over a decade.
As the Academic Director and Trustee at Roots Academy, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in bringing structured Islamic education to professionals and students across the world.
What our students say
What is Roots?
We want to see a generation of young Muslims who embody and promote a God-centred way of life.
And so our mission is to deliver a structured and transformative education in the Essentials of Islam in a way that lowers barriers to access, develops a deep certainty, and inspires action.
Through our unique Roots teaching method, we guide students to:
- Absorb authentic Islamic knowledge
- Engage in reflection and discussion
- Apply what they learn in their daily lives
Allah says in the Qur’an:
Do you not see how Allah compares a good word to a good tree? Its root is firm and its branches reach the sky. [14:24]
Allah likens the faith of a believer to a tree that is deeply rooted in the ground, and its fruit and branches are far reaching.
Our goal is to strengthen your foundations, allowing you to reap the abundant fruits of this tree of faith.
Ready to Reconnect with Allah and Realign your Purpose?
Frequently Asked Questions
Doors for registration opens at 10:30 AM with a prompt start at 11:00AM. After the workshop, there will be a break for dhuhr prayer and an opportunity to connect with other professionals over food and networking.
There is an early-bird ticket which is discounted and will be open for a fixed time. After this a normal ticket will be available.
Yes, refunds are open until 31st August 2025. Please email [email protected] with your full name and order details to do so. Past this date, you can request a name switch for the ticket by getting in touch with us.
Not at all. This is not a leadership seminar. There are no corporate frameworks or executive strategies here. The focus is on personal reflection, Qur’an-based insight, and realigning your life with purpose.
No, this is designed for professionals from all walks of life. While we will explore Surah al-Qasas and the life of Musa (AS), the workshop is practical, relatable, and connected to your daily life. You’ll walk away with clear takeaways for work, home, and personal faith.
This is designed as an in-person, immersive experience, therefore the event will not be recorded. Keep an eye out for roots essentials programmes that are delivered online, such as the Qur’an Reflection and Practical Spirituality modules