When founder, Abubakr Fakhry, moved to Boston, he saw a pressing need for a space where Muslim youth could connect, grow, and deepen their faith in a supportive community. This inspired the vision for Arkanum - not just as an educational hub, but as a transformative environment fostering community and empowering youth.
MISSION
Through mentorship, skill development, and community-building, we strive to nurture humble and confident leaders, rooted in their Islamic identity and equipped to serve their communities with purpose and integrity.
VISION
To cultivate a generation of Muslim youth who are grounded in faith, equipped with essential life skills, and prepared to lead with humility. Through a cohort-based model, we aim to set a nationwide blueprint for Islamic youth programs.
Meet the team
Founder & Executive Director
Abubakr Fakhry
Community Care Director
Mervat Zaghloul
Program Director
Mahmoud El-Rifai
Program Manager
Sara Ramram
Executive Administrator
Habiba Ghaleb
Outreach & Development Coordinator
Maryam Amin
Find Out Why 1000+ Parents Love Arkanum!
"Arkanum was definitely one of the best factors in our move to New England. It created a sense of belonging and sisterhood for our daughters and consolidated their sense of identity. It also helped strengthen their Iman through all the retreats and lectures. So many things to say between the international trips, the Qiyam nights, the openness to feedback and the flexibility to help accommodate everyone. Very grateful to have met these people and hoping for more and more success."
Dr. Mohamed Guenena [Father of 3 Ark Members]
“I did not realize at the time when I first joined, what a huge impact Arkanum was going to have on my life, but Alhamdulilah I find myself reflecting and being so grateful to have been a part of it. I'm making dua that the success of Arknaum continues to grow and touch the lives of so many other people. Thank you for welcoming me into the Arkanum family.”
Bahiya Nasuuna [Former Cohort Leader]
“I never thought as a teen I would find a program that I would feel very comfortable to be a part of and be able to be my true self towards my peers. Alhamdulillah I found ARKanum in time.”
Beftu Sultan [Former Ark Member]
