Association of Mumineen IT Professionals · North America
ELEVATE
Progress, vision and plan, 1448H
USA (North America) Jamiat
“As fellow citizens of the world, it is incumbent upon us to know about the latest technological developments and their use. We must serve our deen using our dunya. May Allah ta’ala aid and inspire us in this endeavour.”
Aqa Moula Syedna Aali Qadar Mufaddal Saifuddin TUS
Yaum-e-Urs Mubarak of al-Dai al-Ajal Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin RA, 1446H, Mumbai
Vision and mission
That every Mumin IT professional in North America advances in knowledge and skill as the times require, progresses alongside fellow Mumineen in their livelihood, and places that skill in the service of al-Da’wat al-Hadiyah and Jamaat al-Mumineen.
Advance
In IT education as the times require, and in knowledge of new developments.
Progress together
In livelihood and economic affairs, through careers, mentorship and enterprise.
Serve
Al-Da’wat al-Hadiyah and Jamaat al-Mumineen through our craft and skill.
Where we started
1,647 IT professionals. 10 active.
8.3%
of 19,934 USA Jamiat records work in IT
29%
recorded only as “Consultancy” (473)
3
in cyber security; none recorded in cloud or AI/ML
20
under 25; median age is 42
19.2%
female; 7.0% in leadership
160
entrepreneurs and self-employed
317
of them in Canada
10 / 30
of the appointed roster active
Source: Elevate Human Capital Development Report, IT, 1448H (Jamiat-wide ITS extract)
Progress so far
Founded, planned, and online
| When | What is done |
|---|---|
| 20 Zilqad 1447H | Elevate constituted; 30-member roster appointed |
| Jul 2026 | Kick-off: vision, Build · Grow · Optimize growth model, three subcommittees |
| 13–24 Aug 2026 | Action Plan 1448H–1449H and HCD Report submitted to al-Vazarat us-Saifiyah |
| Sep 2026 | Operations team structure set; internship program defined by Service Delivery |
| 6–7 Oct 2026 | Core Working Leads formed; all-hands working session |
| 7 Oct 2026 | elevate53.org live: member registration, internship intake, secured admin |
| Now | Elevate mobile apps for iPhone and Android in build |
How we are organized
Thirty appointed, six tiers, one rhythm
Leadership · #1–3
Direction, representation, approval of proposals
Operations & Office · #4–8
Day-to-day delivery and reporting; two Operations Leads
Advisors · #9–15
Sector expertise, employer and institutional introductions
Engagement & Comms · #16–19
Chapters, Women in Tech, students, programs
Service Delivery · #20–23
Mentorship, certifications, internships, khidmat solutions
Operations Mgmt · #24–30
Registry, platform, events, finance, governance
Operations embeds a liaison in each delivery team to unblock, resource and report back, so nothing waits for the next meeting.
Six goals for 1448H–1449H
A founding plan: build the institution first
A
Know the profession
Every professional classified by specialization
B
Connect it
Regional chapters and a real membership
C
Close skill gaps
Cyber, cloud, DevOps and AI/ML certified
D
Mentorship engine
Structured matching, early career and leadership
E
Serve the community
Live khidmat solutions and a route for Jamaat needs
F
Platform & governance
Digital platform and reliable reporting to al-Vazarat
The next 90 days
30 · 60 · 90
30 days
- All 30 roster members active
- Chapters, Mentorship and Khidmat pages live
- Elevate apps in the App Store and Google Play
- First member registration drive
60 days
- Internship matching running: first interns placed with hosts
- Missing Child Assistance working pilot
- West, North East and Texas chapter leads named
- ITS taxonomy proposal submitted
90 days
- Skills re-survey piloted
- Monthly webinar series begins
- 75 registered members, halfway to the year-one 150
- First quarterly report to al-Vazarat
Focus set by the Tampa Amil saheb’s arz: community engagement, the internship network, and a working Missing Child pilot. No launches on the Urs in Jumada al-Ukhra.
Year one and two · as submitted to al-Vazarat
From 10 members to 350
| Measure | Today | End 1448H | End 1449H |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actively engaged members | 10 | 150 | 350 |
| Appointed roster active | 10 of 30 | 30 of 30 | 30 of 30 |
| Mentor–mentee pairs | 0 | 50 | 150 |
| Regional chapters operating | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Cyber security certified | 3 in field | 12 enrolled | 25 certified |
| Unclassified “Consultancy” records | 473 | under 200 | under 50 |
| Service solutions delivered | 3 live | 5 | 8 |
| Female share of participants | 19.2% | 25% | 30% |
Source: Elevate Action Plan 1448H–1449H, Success Measures. Targets cumulative.
One, three and five years
Six in ten of the profession engaged by year five
| Measure | Yr 1 | Yr 3 | Yr 5 | Kick-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engaged members | 150 | 600 | 1,000 | 10,000 |
| Mentor–mentee pairs | 50 | 300 | 500 | 500+ |
| Certified (cyber, cloud, AI) | 12 | 75 | 150 | n/a |
| Regional chapters | 3 | 6 | 6 + intl | n/a |
| Conference attendance | n/a | 300 | 750 | 5,000 |
| Khidmat solutions live | 5 | 12 | 20 | n/a |
Sized against the census: 1,647 IT professionals in North America (1,330 USA, 317 Canada). Years 3 and 5 are proposed. Last column: the original kick-off targets.
The five-year growth model
Build · Grow · Optimize
YEARS 1–2 · 1448–1449H
Build
Full roster and committees. Registry fixed. Platform and apps live. First mentorship and cyber cohorts. Three, then six chapters.
YEARS 3–4 · 1450–1451H
Grow
600 members, 300 mentor pairs. Annual conference. Founder circle connected to Qardan Hasana. Cloud and AI tracks at scale.
YEAR 5 · 1452H
Optimize
Six in ten of the profession engaged. First chapters beyond North America. Elevate a model other associations can adopt.
Khidmat through our craft
Technology where Jamaat needs it
Missing Child Assistance
So parents never have to worry about losing a child during a miqaat. Working pilot in 60 days.
Internship network
Students and graduates matched with Mumineen-led businesses. Intake is live today.
IT advisory and vendor oversight
A standing committee Dawat can call on to choose vendors and oversee delivery on IT initiatives such as ITS and Miqaat.
Hackathons on real needs
A standing route for Jamaat needs to reach us and become solutions.
The digital platform
elevate53.org, and Elevate in every pocket
LIVE NOW
- Member registration
- Internship intake: interns and hosts
- Secured admin, nightly backups
IN BUILD
- iPhone and Android apps
- Chapters, mentorship, khidmat pages
- Push alerts for miqaat child safety
NEXT
- Verified member directory
- Mentor matching by specialization
- Opportunity and service board
What we humbly seek
Six things that unlock the plan
| Request | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| ITS taxonomy amendment for IT | 29% unclassified; cloud and AI invisible today |
| Sanction for a skills re-survey | Turns 1,647 records into a real map of the profession |
| Endorsement to approach employers | Sponsorships, internships and mentors |
| A route for Jamaat service needs | Solutions built for real requirements |
| Introduction to Qardan Hasana | Founder circle and business growth |
| Guidance from al-Vazarat | Priorities, sequencing, and any khidmat to take up first |
ELEVATE
Serving our deen through our craft.
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