Ali, who came from a devout Muslim family, struggled with addiction for over a decade. Despite his family’s unwavering support and their efforts to help him overcome his addiction, Ali ultimately lost his battle and passed away. His story illustrates the severe impact of addiction and highlights the critical need for a compassionate, systemic approach to addressing substance abuse in our communities. Understanding and kindness from families and the community are vital in addressing addiction, but broader systemic changes are necessary to provide the support and resources needed for effective recovery. In honor of his memory, this organization was named to continue the fight against addiction and support those in need.

This initiative was born out of the loss of a close friend to addiction and witnessing the struggles of many around us who went through great pain to recover. One particular individual, coming from a devout Muslim family, battled addiction for over a decade. Despite unwavering support from loved ones, he ultimately lost his battle. His story illustrates the devastating impact ofaddiction and the urgent need for a compassionate and systemic approach to substance abuse in our communities. hile understanding and kindness from families and the community are crucial, broader systemic changes are necessary to provide the resources and support needed for effective recovery. In his honor, this organization was created to continue the fight against addiction and support those in need.