About us

At Muslims for Humanity, our mission is clear: to uplift and unite communities through service, advocacy, and collaboration. Guided by a commitment to social justice and compassion, we are devoted to making a tangible difference in the lives of those around us.

Our Vision

We envision a world where people from all backgrounds come together to create inclusive, supportive communities. With Philadelphia as our home base, we work alongside diverse partners to address the unique challenges our communities face, from access to education to social services and beyond.

Who We Are

We are a dedicated team inspired by core Muslim values to build a better world for all. By partnering with like-minded organizations and individuals who share our vision, we strengthen the bonds that uplift neighborhoods, foster resilience, and bring hope to the places we serve.

Our Story

A Glimpse into our past

The M4H movement started like most other social movements; with a few courageous people coming together to meet about the problems that plague their community. The first 4 members began in 2014 by having community meetings in the local masjid to talk about how they could improve the surrounding conditions, focusing their efforts on and around the 60th St. corridor. As time went on, they began to educate themselves on the dense political environment within Philadelphia, and they slowly began to see the direct relationship between the various happenings within City Hall, and the current constitution of the community. With Cobbs Creek area being located virtually at the edge of the city, they felt as though it had almost been forgotten, and that necessary action wasn’t being taken to improve the livelihood of its inhabitants. They came to the conclusion that it was time to create an organization that truly addressed the needs of the community. And so M4H was established in an effort to improve the lives of the people who call this city home. M4H has existed for almost a decade officially as a state recognized organization, and approximately 5 years as an official charitable organization.

Meet the Hands Behind Our Work

The M4H movement started like most other social movements; with a few courageous people coming together to meet about the problems that plague their community. 

Isa Abdus-Shahid

Founder

Jackie Dubose

Communications Chairperson

Cherry “Umm Paige” Hill

President

Ronald Waters

Political Liaison