Siraat WVMA - Siraat Summit Agenda

In a world of constant noise and endless distractions, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters. Join us for our inaugural Siraat Summit, a day-long event designed to help you reconnect with yourself and your faith, guiding you toward a life filled with intention and meaning. This year, we will explore four key components that shape our journey—spiritual, mental and emotional, social, and professional—and show how each is a sacred pathway to fulfilling your purpose.

“And those who strive in Our cause,- We will certainly guide them to our Paths: For verily Allah is with those who do right.” (29:69)

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The Four Paths

The Spiritual, Mental & Emotional, Professional, and Social - broken down below!

The Spiritual Path: Elevating Your Deen

This path is a recognition of a strong spiritual foundation as our anchor. We'll begin by focusing on the current state of our hearts and exploring relevant, practical ways to affirm our faith.

The Mental & Emotional Path: Elevating Your Self

This component addresses your inner world by focusing on Prophetic emotional intelligence. We'll learn how the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) managed his emotions and relationships with wisdom and compassion. The session, rooted in Islamic teachings, will provide tools for developing resilience, managing anxiety, and practicing gratitude.

The Professional Path: Elevating your Career

This path is about integrating your faith with your career. Sessions will cover time management strategies and productivity practices inspired by Islamic principles. We'll also explore the role of Muslims in the workplace, and discuss how to maintain your ethics and identity while striving for excellence and success in your professional life.

The Social Path: Elevating your Connections

We have a fundamental need for human connection. This section is a deep dive into what makes a relationship meaningful. You will learn how to foster genuine connections with friends, family, and loved ones, enriching your social circle, and embodying the Islamic ideals of a harmonious community.

Detailed Program Agenda

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Speaker Bios

Imam Basil Farooq

Imam Basil is Imam at WVMA, Head of the Graduate Department at Qalam Seminary and an economist.

Br. Kareem Elsayed

Kareem Elsayed is a Certified Coach who helps Muslims unlock peak performance through psychology, neuroscience, and spirituality. After 8 years in L&D at Google, his quest to overcome corporate burnout led him to the power of trauma and the nervous system, which he now uses to help individuals and teams thrive. He’s also a husband, father, and Executive Director of the Association for Muslim Advancement.

Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy

Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy is the Director of Community at Roots and the Masjid at Qalam. He holds a BA in Education and Religious Studies. Over the past decade, he has pursued traditional Islamic studies under the mentorship of ESTEEMED scholars.

Ustadha Heba El-Haddad

Dr. Heba is a TIIP practitioner at Khalil Center and has co-authored, trained, and presented on a wide variety of topics relating to Islamic Psychology and holistic wellness.

Dr. Mona Orady

Dr. Mona Orady is Director of the newly opened The Orady Women’s Clinic – Advanced Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Surgery, providing comprehensive women’s health throughout the bay area. Although dubbed the “Sherlock Holmes of Gynecology” while she was at the Cleveland Clinic because she was known for excellence in diagnostic skills, tracking down the root of her patients’ problems. She has a focus and passion for menstrual disorders, fibroids, endometriosis, fertility preservation, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. She has been operating now for over 20 years and has travelled the world sharing her techniques and expertise with doctors across the world.

Br. Ahmed Mostafa

Ahmed Mostafa is an award‑winning attorney and the CEO of Advocate AI, building legal tools that broaden access to justice. In 2022 he received Equal Rights Advocates’ Attorney of the Year and leads one of the most popular Pro Bono Clinics at Stanford Law School that's focused on representing survivors of domestic violence. He previously led elections policy at Google and served in rotations as product counsel to Google Ads. In 2024 he ran for the United States Congress. Ahmed speaks about aligning law, technology, and democracy so institutions become not only smarter, but measurably fairer.

Br. Othman Altalib

Othman Altalib empowers leaders to turn struggle into strength and realign their lives with purpose. He is the founder of RYSE Coaching and Miraj Collective, a coach, strategist, and speaker who has led in high-growth environments across Fortune 100 companies, startups, and mission-driven ventures.