This Dhul Hijjah, Build the Next Generation of Muslim Leaders
The first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are among the most beloved to Allah.
Your giving today invests in emerging Muslim leaders who will strengthen our communities for decades.
The Opportunity
A Season of Legacy
Dhul Hijjah is more than a season of giving — it is a season of legacy.
When we reflect on Prophet Ibrahim (AS), we see a man who didn’t just sacrifice; he built foundations that would outlast him. He made du’a for his descendants, established institutions of faith, and invested in a future he would never see.
We are living in the shade of that legacy today.
The question becomes:
What legacy will we leave behind?
One of the most impactful ways to give in these blessed days is to invest in the next generation — the emerging Muslim leaders who will guide our masajid, nonprofits, MSAs, and communities long after us.
The Problem
The Muslim Leadership Gap Is Growing
Across the country, Muslim organizations are expanding — but the next generation of leaders is often missing, underprepared, and unsupported.
Emerging young leaders are stepping into roles in:
- Masajid and youth programs
- MSAs and student organizations
- Community nonprofits
- Grassroots initiatives & service projects
But many are:
- Thrown into leadership without training
- Managing teams with little guidance
- Navigating conflict without frameworks
- Burning out early in their leadership journey
The result?
- Organizations struggle to hand off responsibilities and have a succession plan
- Missions stall because young leaders lack support
- Communities lose momentum as burnout rises
If we don’t invest in them now, we risk losing the very leaders our future depends on.
The Solution
We Don’t Just Train Leaders — We Build the Next Generation
Oaktree Institute exists for one purpose:
To develop value-driven, action-focused, results-oriented Muslim leaders.
This Dhul Hijjah, our focus is clear:
Youth Leadership Summits
Through these summits, we:
- Equip emerging leaders with real-world nonprofit leadership skills
- Teach frameworks used by high-performing organizations
- Provide tools to manage teams, conflict, and growth
- Build clarity around vision, execution, and sustainability
This is not theory.
This is hands-on, practical development that young leaders apply immediately.
Every Year We Serve
Dhul Hijjah Focus: Youth Leadership Summits
What We’re Funding This Dhul Hijjah
Oaktree Institute is raising funds to sponsor Leadership Summits across key U.S. cities.
These summits serve:
- Emerging Muslim leaders
- MSA & student leaders
- Young professionals stepping into leadership roles
- Future nonprofit and masjid leaders
Each summit equips 100+ leaders with practical tools they can immediately apply inside their organizations.
Each summit equips leaders with practical tools they can immediately apply inside their organizations.
Your support helps us:- Expand youth leadership training nationwide
- Sponsor leaders from underserved communities
- Ensure high-quality coaching and follow-up
- Ensure access for those who cannot afford training
We have worked with dozens of youth organizations across the country, including:
Most of the leaders we serve would never access this level of development without your support.
Why Give During Dhul Hijjah?
Multiply Your Impact in the Best 10 Days
The first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are among the most beloved days to Allah.
Giving during these days is:
- Highly rewarded
- Spiritually significant
- A lasting investment in the ummah
Your sadaqah in these days doesn’t just meet an immediate need —
it builds leadership capacity that benefits communities for years to come.
Give in the Best 10 Days. Build Leaders for the Next 10 Years.
Your donation today becomes sadaqah jariyah tomorrow —
as every leader you support goes on to serve, teach, build, and uplift.
Support the Next Generation of Muslim Leaders.
