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About the Foundation

The future of the Islamic world is built by scientists, creative youth and great ideas.

The Mustafa (pbuh) Science & Technology Foundation was formed with one belief: scientists, creative youth and great ideas build the future of the Islamic world.

The Foundation works to advance science and technology in the Islamic world, to identify and support exceptional talent, and to strengthen scientific collaboration among Islamic countries. At the heart of this mission stands the Mustafa (pbuh) Prize — the highest honor in science and technology of the Islamic world, awarded to scientists whose achievements have expanded the frontiers of knowledge and helped solve humanity's important problems.

Building the future of science is not possible through honoring great scientists alone; young researchers must be supported, opportunities for collaboration created, and the path of talent made smooth. For this reason the Foundation pursues a portfolio of scientific, educational and technological programs and projects across the Islamic world.

What guides this platform

Amanah — transparency

Every campaign publishes its goal, use of funds and progress openly; support is traceable from intention to impact.

Sadaqah Jariyah — continuity

Recurring levels are framed as ongoing waqf-style giving: benefit that persists, not a one-time transaction.

No riba, no speculation

This is charitable and endowment-style support. No yield, no returns, no financial products.

Niyyah — sincerity

Anonymous giving is always available; recognition is an honor, never a pressure.

Builders & Partners

Built by the institutions of the Islamic world.

Architect & principal steward

Designer and steward of the science & technology funding ecosystem — with the mission of identifying, honoring and empowering scientists and supporting the development of science, technology and innovation in the Islamic world.

This platform is formed by the synergy of these institutions' scientific, technological, international and civic capacities — with one belief: every Muslim, one share in the advancement of science and technology in the Islamic world.