ALIF helped Ta'leef re-develop and reposition its training offerings. This included developing a new curriculum, rebranding, and engagement with alumni.

1. Launching 2016
A C A D E M Y

2. CARING FOR
PEOPLE
MASTERING
MEDIA
CONVEYING
THE MESSAGE
PLANTING
INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY
REFINING
THE CORE
Ta’leef Academy is born of the
realization that we are each seeking
to find our place – to take up our
calling as stewards and serve in ways
that are impactful, meaningful and
authentic. That in finding our path in
service, we will in turn find our place
as a community that is nourishing,
inspiring and indispensable to the
world around it.
The Academy is oriented around
in-depth training in emotional
intelligence, mindfulness, empathic
communication skills, community
building, media and effective teaching
as supplements to relevant instruction
from the Islamic Tradition. These are
skills I believe to be indispensable
to the care providers and content
producers in our community.
Our approach is a proven mix
of classroom learning, hands-on
practicums and a supportive
community, that will help prepare
you for a life of service.
I invite you to prayerfully consider
investing in Ta’leef Academy.
You were born with potential.
You were born with goodness and trust.
You were born with ideals and dreams.
You were born with greatness.
You were born with wings.
You are not meant for crawling, so don’t.
You have wings. Learn to fly.
RUMI
FIND YOUR
PLACE
WHAT IS
TA’LEEF ACADEMY
Building on Ta’leef’s existing leadership in training
with MMP (150+ graduates, in 4 continents, 20 cities).
A unique hands-on training experience offering
community care providers the practical tools for a
life of service.
A more focused, expansive offering to fit the growing
needs of a complex community, with multiple levels
of programming and four specialization streams.
USAMA CANON
Founding Director,
Ta’leef Collective
YOU HAVE WINGS.

3. THE BAY AREA MUSLIM STUDY
ESTABLISHING IDENTITY AND
COMMUNITY
FARID SENZAI, HATEM BAZIAN
KEY FINDINGS
1 LACK OF BROAD VISION
AND PLANNING
“…lack of an integrated long-term plan for the community, even
though the number of successful groups, organizations, and centers
is constantly increasing. Leaders admitted that strategic and
resource planning is needed in all areas, as the existing community-
wide framework has been reactive, due to a negative operating
environment, rather than proactive and strategic.”
2 LEADERSHIP CONCERNS
AND LIMITED RESOURCES
“A major overlooked challenge: limited professional staff and the high
reliance on volunteers present in Muslim institutional settings. They
also cited the constant depletion of resources…”
3 LACK OF PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
“More often than not, each immigrant group uses the organizing
methods learned in, or imported from, back home, all of which were
developed within a special cultural, political, and social setting. Once
deployed in the United States, they have limited viability and are non-
transferable to the next generation…
Basic skills… are a novelty for many institutions.
Considerable resources would be required to change this dynamic…
We found little to no evidence of training for non-profit staff.
Furthermore there was very limited mention by the participants,
of basic activities such as regular retreats for setting institutional
agendas and establishing strategic goals and objectives.”
WHY
IMAM ZAID SHAKIR
CO-FOUNDER, ZAYTUNA
COLLEGE & CHAIRMAN,
TA’LEEF COLLECTIVE
as Muslims,
we often think
that our community
IS BEYONDmany of the everyday problems
that others are grappling with.
As a result, we fail to develop the resources
that can assist people who are struggling
with very serious problems.

4. YOU WERE BORN WITH
GREATNESS
HOW DO WE
EQUIP PEOPLE
FOR A LIFE OF
SERVICE
HOW DO WE ENSURE THEY HAVE THE
RESOURCES, mentors and practical experience
necessary to benefit, nurture and inspire our
community?
?

5. LEVEL 2
GOAL
The “residency” after a theological degree. Through an on the ground practicum
students will gain an opportunity to apply Ta’leef’s approach to delivering
relevant content and connecting with people. Students will learn new approaches
to community engagement & have an opportunity to lead workshops and serve
as student teachers.
This practicum will help content providers connect better with their communities.
OFFERED LENGTH AUDIENCE APPLICATIONS
~1 per year 6–16 weeks Imams,
Seminary Students,
Students of Knowledge…
March 2016
I CAN HONESTLY SAY THAT MUCH OF THE
PROGRAMMING AND SPIRIT OF THE MUSLIM
CHAPLAINCY HAS BEEN DIRECTLY INFLUENCED
BY MMP. I DID MY SECOND SEMESTER OF MMP
SHORTLY AFTER I BEGAN WORKING AS THE
MUSLIM CHAPLAIN AT U OF T, AND WHAT
I LEARNED AT MMP WAS IMMEDIATELY IMPLEMENTED
ON THE GROUND IN TORONTO.
AMJAD TARSIN
CHAPLAIN AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
THE MUSLIM CHAPLAINCY AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
CONVEYING
THE MESSAGE
I APPLY WHAT
I LEARNED AT TA’LEEF
EVERYDAY
HUSNA MOHAMMADI
SPEECH THERAPIST,
KAISER PERMANENTE,
TA’LEEF COLLECTIVE
YOU WERE BORN WITH
IDEALS AND DREAMS.
REFINING
THE CORE
LEVEL 1
GOAL
Introduce people to further learning opportunities & community care basics
by strengthening their spiritual foundations, self-care practices, mental health
awareness & sharing Ta’leef hospitality.
Repeats encouraged. A prerequisite for further learning at Ta’leef Academy.
OFFERED LENGTH AUDIENCE BEGINS
3x per year 1 week Open February 2016

6. CARING
FOR PEOPLE
LEVEL 2
GOAL
Build counseling triage & active listening abilities while deepening the
understanding of mental health from a Muslim perspective.
Help teachers, social workers, psychologists & concerned community members
better serve. Help Imams, artists, and others understand their work in relation to
other care providers.
Opportunities for psychologists to gain supervised hours towards licensing
beginning in 2017.
OFFERED LENGTH AUDIENCE BEGINS
3x per year 3 days/
1 year internship
Community
care providers:
Teachers,
Imams,
Social workers,
Psychologists…
Q3 2016
TA’LEEF HELPED ME RECOGNIZE THAT
CREATING A SAFE SPACE FOR MY CLIENTS
IS NOT ONLY MY RESPONSIBILITY,
IT’S SACRED
MEG LYONS
PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST (2016),
SENIOR ADVISOR ALIF PARTNERS
TA’LEEF RESHAPED MY PERSPECTIVE
ON WHAT’S POSSIBLE IN THE
MUSLIM COMMUNITY
FAROOQ MASEEHUDDIN
FOUNDER TARJUMA
LEVEL 2
GOAL
An intensive 2 year consultancy that teaches teams how to build Ta’leef where
they are. Topics include understanding community, de facto versus intentional
community, modern families, child care versus programming for children, adult
learning, the weekly gathering, sustainability and more.
Includes building a team, 1–1 mentoring, on-site training & more.
OFFERED LENGTH AUDIENCE APPLICATIONS
1 per year 4 trainings/
2 years +
2 retreats +
Coaching
Teams,
Nonprofit
Boards,
Mosque
Leadership
March 2016
PLANTING
INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY

7. CONTENT
PROVIDERS
MASTERING
MEDIA
LEVEL 2
OFFERED LENGTH AUDIENCE APPLICATIONS
~1x per year 6–16 weeks Cultural Icons
Budding Media
Professionals
June 2016
GOAL
Building on the media strength and reach of Ta’leef to support culturally relevant
storytellers, artists & producers.
FOCUS 1: Strengthen cultural icons with spiritual fortitude that will deepen the
impact of their work.
FOCUS 2: Equip emerging talent with the technical skills & cultural relevance.
I CAME BECAUSE
I WANTED TO KNOW
HOW TO GET THIS THING
COMMUNITY GOING
BROTHER ALI
WORLD RENOWNED HIP-HOP ARTIST
USAMA CANON
CO-FOUNDER TA’LEEF
COLLECTIVE
MICAH ANDERSON
DIRECTOR OF TA’LEEF
WELLNESS, THERAPIST IN
TRAINING
MUSTAFA DAVIS
CO-FOUNDER TA’LEEF
COLLECTIVE
FAROOQ MASEEHUDDIN
MASTERS IN EDUCATION
CO-FOUNDER TARJUMA
MEG LYONS
PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
(2016), SENIOR ADVISOR
ALIF PARTNERS
IMAM ZAID SHAKIR
CO-FOUNDER, ZAYTUNA
COLLEGE & CHAIRMAN,
TA’LEEF COLLECTIVE
RABIA BENHALIM
DOCTORAL STUDIES, PHD
CANDIDATE, ISLAMIC STUDIES
OMAR YAQUB
ALIF PARTNERS,
CO-FOUNDER TARJUMA
JENNIE POWE RUNDE MFT
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR,
MIND BODY AWARENESS
PROJECT
YOU WERE BORN WIT
GOODNESS AND TRUS

8. TA’LEEF ACADEMY
FAQ
HOW DO I APPLY?
Sign up today at taleefacademy.org.
More information on course dates is
expected in early 2016.
SHOULD I DO THIS
INSTEAD OF ZAYTUNA
COLLEGE, DEEN
INTENSIVE, RIHLA,
ZAWIYA, MADRASA, ETC…
No. They’re different experiences.
Ta’leef Academy’s goal is to equip
you with tools that build on a faith
foundation and strengthen your ability
to navigate and serve community
through our different program streams.
WHAT IS THE
CURRICULUM LIKE?
Our curriculum is hands-on, interactive,
personal and oriented around
practical application. Methods vary
according to stream and are based on
relational exercises, Socratic dialogues,
practicums, classroom learning, and
mentorship.
ARE MY SPOUSE
AND FAMILY INVITED?
If this is your calling, we believe it’s
your family’s calling as well. You can’t
succeed if they’re not on-board.
We encourage you to bring your
spouse with you if it works for you.
We do not expect your spouse to take
part in every part of the experience,
but there will be times and events
scheduled to include spouses. We
can provide recommendations for
childcare should you need it.
WHERE DOES THE
PROGRAM TAKE PLACE?
Our programs are based in Fremont,
California. Our Planting Intentional
Community stream includes in situ
training.
CAN I ATTEND ONLINE
WITHOUT COMING TO
FREMONT?
We want to get to know you. Your
interaction with other participants and
with our team is an integral part of
Ta’leef Academy. For this reason, we
are not offering an online experience.
IS THIS ACCREDITED?
We are working with leading Muslim
colleges to recognize your Ta’leef
Academy credits towards a part of
your degree.
HOW MUCH DOES IT
COST?
Pricing for the different streams will
be announced in early 2016.
IS FINANCIAL AID
AVAILABLE?
Merit based scholarships are available
should you need financial assistance
please contact our team.
MMP (OLD) TA’LEEF ACADEMY (NEW)
LENGTH 1 week intensive Variable according to content:
3 days–2 years
AUDIENCE General Audience General Audience +
Focused Content Levels
FOCUS Wide Breadth of
Introductory topics
Community Care, Spiritual
Leadership, Intentional
Community, Media…
ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT Monthly Call-in Advanced Courses,
Specialization,
Practicums…
FORMAT Classroom Focused Classroom, Placements
& In Situ
OFFERED 3 times per year Level 1: 3x per year
Level 2: Multiple Intakes
ACCREDITATION None Pending
ELIGIBLE FOR
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
ALLOWANCES
No Yes*
PROVISION FOR FAMILIES No Yes*
EDUCATIONAL SUBSIDIES
AVAILABLE
Yes* Yes*
ACADEMY HIGHLIGHTS
Learn

9. APPLY NOW
taleefacademy.org