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Aisha speaking at the University of Michigan Dearborn
Aisha A. Arshad

A track record built over a decade

Organizations

Jannah Institute, AlMaghrib, Qabeelah Ittihaad, Muslim Enrichment Project, Tadabbur

Masjids

Muslim Community of the Western Suburbs (MCWS), Islamic Association of Greater Detroit (IAGD), Islamic Organization of North America (IONA), Michigan Community Mosque (MCM), Al-Huda Islamic Association, Islamic Foundation of Lincoln

MSAs

Cornell University, University of Michigan Dearborn, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Wayne State University, Henry Ford College, Washtenaw Technical Middle College

Talks for every audience.

01

Unapologetically Muslim

Being Muslim isn’t something to hide or apologize for. Audiences learn to appreciate their faith, answer hard questions with clarity, and carry Islam with confidence into every space they enter.

ForYouth, general audiences
Includes
  • How to Be Unapologetically Muslim and Live Your Best Life
  • 10 Mistakes Muslims Make When Talking About Islam
  • Doubt from an Islamic Perspective & the Importance of Critical Thought
02

Ambition Rooted in Faith

Success that honors both this life and the next. Audiences learn to let go of the belief that wanting more is wrong, and to pursue meaningful goals with confidence, purpose, and trust in Allah.

ForWomen, youth, general audiences
Includes
  • A Life Well-Lived
  • The Abundance Mindset
  • Calling Upon Allah: Our Path to Freedom and Abundance
  • Success With Peace: How to Balance Striving With Surrender
03

Peace & Power Through Trust in Allah

Strength that comes from knowing Allah. Audiences discover how His Names and promises bring peace in hardship, steadiness under pressure, and a calm heart through every challenge.

ForWomen, general audiences
Includes
  • Names of Allah
  • Unlock Peace, Unlock Power: How Trusting in Allah Becomes Our Greatest Source of Strength
  • The Promises of Allah
  • Do Not Grieve: Indeed Allah Is With Us
04

Making the Most of Sacred Seasons

A practical, sustainable approach to Ramadan, its last 10 nights, and Dhul Hijjah that avoids overwhelm and builds habits that last.

ForWomen, youth, new Muslims, community programs
Includes
  • Plant the Seeds: Preparing Our Hearts and Homes for Ramadan
  • 3 P’s for Ramadan Prep
  • How to Maximize the Last 10 Nights of Ramadan
  • Preparing for Dhul Hijjah
  • Beyond Ramadan: Building Good Habits

About Aisha

Aisha A. Arshad

Aisha brings two worlds into one room: classical Islamic knowledge and modern personal growth. Drawing on a Higher Diploma in Islamic Studies, an M.S. in Educational Technology, and 30 years of studying self-development, she shows audiences that becoming a better Muslim and striving to become a better version of themselves are the same journey.

Her work began with understanding her community. In 2016, as a Research Assistant with the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU), she interviewed more than 40 Michigan Muslims for the Muslims for American Progress study. In 2018 she began speaking in Muslim community spaces with her first signature talk, “How to Be Unapologetically Muslim and Live Your Best Life.” A year later she became a Certified Speaker with ING MidWest, presenting “Getting to Know American Muslims and Their Faith” at schools, colleges, and civic organizations across Michigan.

She has also spent years teaching Islamic knowledge. She served as Academics Head for Qabeelah Ittihaad, the Michigan chapter of AlMaghrib Institute, leading a weekly online halaqa on topics ranging from the Names of Allah to the leadership qualities of the Prophet ﷺ, to A Life Well-Lived. Today she regularly teaches classes for new Muslims through Muslim Enrichment Project.

All of this work comes together in The Strong Believer, her signature coaching program for Muslim women, built on one idea: growth guided by faith. Now an expanded 12-week experience, it has served more than 70 women across five cohorts.

Through it all, she stays rooted in her local community: she’s an active member of the Plymouth-Canton Interfaith Community Outreach group, serves on the Community Advisory Panel for Detroit PBS, and was recently elected as a precinct delegate.

What audiences are saying

“Our volunteers and committee members were very motivated with your presentation, Alhumdulillah.”

Event Organizer, IAGD · Interfaith Engagement Workshop, 2020

“You are an amazing speaker.”

Attendee · Unapologetically Muslim Workshop, 2018

“She gave a very beneficial talk at the University of Michigan. Her insights should be heard by all Muslims and non-Muslims.”

Attendee · Unapologetically Muslim Talk, University of Michigan, 2020

“I was very impressed by its high level of professionalism and accessibility, as I am sure the primary audience of school counselors was as well. CMENAS very much looks forward to working with you and ING Midwest in the future inshallah!”

CMENAS, University of Michigan · Educational Workshop for AAPS Counselors, 2019

“We all loved the workshop style talk she gave! Left us all with lots of insightful thoughts, and gems! We are planning to have her back for a part 2!”

Youth Program Organizer · Unapologetically Muslim Workshop, 2019

“I like the idea of picking 2 things to work on. Often times we try to ‘do it all’ and end up failing.”

Workshop Attendee · Ramadan Prep Workshop, 2020

“It was a great presentation by sister Aisha. Got to learn a lot about interfaith and even about ING and their outstanding work.”

Attendee · Interfaith Engagement Workshop, 2020

“With the monotony of our usually fixed schedules and the thousands of tasks we try to cram in our days, it is easy to lose ourselves in anything and everything. But that’s not a way to live and I admire the way you conveyed that message through prioritizing our deen and what we love.”

Student · Unapologetically Muslim Keynote, Cornell University, 2019

“Dialogue. Honesty.”

Attendee · Unapologetically Muslim Workshop, 2018

“The openness to a conversation rather than a lecture.”

Attendee · Unapologetically Muslim Workshop, 2018

“The ability to converse with like minded individuals.”

Attendee · Unapologetically Muslim Workshop, 2018

“I’ll definitely try this approach this Ramadan inshallah. Usually I start with following a checklist with multiple tasks to get through and then start burning out till the last 10 days.”

Workshop Attendee · Ramadan Prep Workshop, 2020

“Feeling of support; giving insight about ways to deal with the community as a convert.”

Attendee · Unapologetically Muslim Workshop, 2018

“JazakAllahukhairan Sr Aisha for such a beautiful session. I will take your advice regarding consistency and making dua first besides setting up two simple and achievable goals during this Ramadan.”

Workshop Attendee · Ramadan Prep Workshop, 2020

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