As Salaamu Alaikum,

My name is Dr. Imam Ahmad Deeb (aka Imam Deeb) and I want to tell you about a gap I couldn’t ignore—and the journey it sparked.

As an Imam, I noticed something heartbreaking: many of my own congregants, people who grew up in mosques and Islamic environments, were struggling with the most essential aspects of their faith. They were sincere, committed Muslims—but when it came to foundational knowledge, they felt lost, unsure, even ashamed.

That’s when Pillars Seminary was born. I created it to offer structured, comprehensive Fard ‘Ayn education to Muslims everywhere. Not just facts or quotes, but a learning experience rooted in depth, community, and transformation.

Since then, Pillars has grown into a global movement. Our students come from every walk of life—reverts in Venezuela, mothers in Canada, professionals in Nigeria, even professors of Islamic studies seeking clarity and connection. This seminary has become a home for thousands of seekers—people who want to fall in love with their faith again.

And the impact? SubhanAllah, it speaks for itself:

For many of our students, Pillars is a turning point. And for years, we’ve honored a simple but powerful commitment: money will never be a barrier to seeking sacred knowledge. Most of our students have been on full or partial scholarships. We’ve made it work. Quietly. Privately. Because this work is for Allah.

But this year, we need your help.

More students than ever before are reaching out, desperate for access. But we cannot sustain this effort without the support of our community. This is the first time we’re publicly fundraising for scholarships, and we’re doing it so we never have to turn a student away.

This campaign is your opportunity to invest in something eternal. When you sponsor a student, you're not just giving money. You’re giving Ilm. You’re giving confidence. You’re giving connection to Allah. And all of that—every prayer they make, every person they teach, every act they do—is written in your book as sadaqah jariyah.

Whether you sponsor:

One full scholarship,

A partial scholarship,

Or contribute monthly to our scholarship fund.

The ultimate mission of Pillars is to popularize structured education in a world of scattered micro-learning and social media scrolling, as a means of cultivating religious literacy and redefining fard 'ayn to be in line with the most pressing concerns and questions of our time. 

Every dollar goes directly to supporting a student’s journey.

Let’s build a world where knowledge is accessible, not exclusive. Let’s redefine what it means to truly support our Ummah. And let’s do it together.

Will you be a pillar for someone else’s path to Allah?

Jazakum Allahu Khairan,
Dr. Imam Ahmad Deeb
Founder & Director, Pillars Seminary