IQ Lead 2026

IQ-LEAD | International Quranic Leadership Programme
International Islamic University Malaysia
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🌍 Global Quranic Leadership Journey

International Quranic Leadership Programme (IQ-LEAD)

Step into a one-year online leadership journey that develops Muslim youth through Al-Quran, tarbiyyah, and practical leadership formation. IQ-LEAD brings together learning, character building, and impact-driven action in a professional global platform.

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1 YearStructured leadership development journey
300 SeatsLimited participation for selected applicants
Online GlobalAccessible from anywhere through Zoom
No FeesFully sponsored by NAMA Foundation
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Introduction

Building Quranic leaders with purpose, discipline, and impact

IQ-LEAD is a strategic global initiative designed to nurture the next generation of Muslim leaders who are grounded in the Quranic worldview and guided by As-Sunnah. The programme supports holistic growth through Tilawah, Tazkiyah, and Ta’līm, while cultivating leadership that is ethically sound, intellectually strong, and socially impactful.

Quran-Centred Formation Participants learn to connect revelation with decision-making, leadership, and daily practice.
Tarbiyyah + Leadership Monthly developmental sessions integrate character growth with practical leadership skills.
International Community A global network of Muslim youth learning, reflecting, and collaborating together.

Programme at a Glance

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Duration17 June 2026 – 2 April 2027
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SessionsEvery Wednesday (Weeks 1 & 3), 20:00–22:00 Malaysia Time / 12:00–14:00 GMT
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DeliveryFully online via Zoom with supplementary tadabbur videos
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OutcomeCertificate of Completion for committed participants
Muslim youth
Male & female
Undergraduate
Postgraduate

Programme Framework

The learning design follows a structured leadership development framework built around three core dimensions that gradually deepen responsibility, reflection, and real-world impact.

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Tilawah

Deep engagement with Quranic guidance so that leadership decisions remain anchored in revelation, clarity, and divine purpose.

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Tazkiyah

Purification of character, discipline, and inner strength to shape leaders with integrity, humility, and consistency.

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Ta’līm

Development of knowledge, wisdom, and leadership practice through learning sessions, workshops, and guided projects.

Why Join IQ-LEAD?

A meaningful leadership programme should do more than inform. It should transform participants into grounded, capable, and value-driven contributors to the Ummah.

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Learn with a global communityMeet participants from around the world and grow through shared reflection and discussion.
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Strengthen Islamic leadershipDevelop leadership grounded in Quranic values, tarbiyyah, and ethical responsibility.
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Weekly Quranic learningJoin consistent sessions that deepen understanding and application of Al-Quran.
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Monthly leadership developmentExperience structured tarbiyyah and leadership sessions designed for long-term growth.
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Network and collaborateBuild international relationships for future collaboration, community work, and shared impact.
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Receive recognitionEligible participants receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the journey.

Who Can Apply?

The programme welcomes motivated learners who are ready to commit to a year of discipline, reflection, and purposeful growth.

Eligibility Criteria

✓Muslim youth who are committed to self-development and leadership formation.
✓Undergraduate and postgraduate students, male and female.
✓Individuals passionate about learning Al-Quran and applying it to real life.
✓Applicants who are ready to commit to the weekly online sessions and programme requirements.

Key Programme Details

Duration
1 Year

A full developmental cycle from foundation to impact.

Mode
Online

Global access through Zoom for all selected participants.

Schedule
Weeks 1 & 3

Every Wednesday, 20:00–22:00 MYT / 12:00–14:00 GMT.

Fee
Free

No fees required — fully sponsored by NAMA Foundation.

Programme Flow

Each session follows a disciplined rhythm to ensure the experience stays meaningful, interactive, and well-structured.

7:45 PM
Participants join ZoomEarly joining for technical setup and smooth session readiness.
8:00 PM
Arrival of speaker and openingFormal start with structure, focus, and session direction.
8:10 PM
Al-Quran recitationA spiritually centered beginning to frame the learning environment.
8:15 PM
Introduction of speakerProfessional introduction and context-setting for the topic.
8:20 PM
Leadership / Tarbiyyah sessionMain knowledge-sharing segment with practical reflection and application.
9:30 PM
Interactive Q&AParticipants engage with the speaker and clarify ideas in a live setting.
9:50 PM
Closing remarks & photographySession closure, appreciation, and community memory.
10:00 PM
End of sessionProgramme concludes with a clear and respectful ending.

Programme Calendar

The annual calendar moves from foundational tarbiyyah to leadership growth, then into action and legacy.

No. Date Theme Workshop Title Speaker
117 June 2026TarbiyyahLeading with Purpose: Niyyah, Taqwa & Ikhlas as Your Core DriveProf. Dawood Abdulmalek Yahya Al Hidabi
21 July 2026LeadershipThe Trust to Lead: Amanah, Accountability & Life Purpose DesignProf. Dr. Zuraida Ahmad
315 July 2026TarbiyyahAnchored in Revelation: Building a Quran-Centred Leadership LifeProf. Radwan Jamal Yousef Elatrash
429 July 2026LeadershipInner Governance: Self-Mastery through ‘Iffah & DisciplineAssoc. Prof. Dr. Wan Mazwati Wan Yusoff
519 August 2026TarbiyyahAdab & Presence: Ethical Leadership in Speech, Space & ScreensProf. Zuraida Ahmad
62 September 2026LeadershipTawakkul in Action: Courage, Confidence & Reliance on AllahDr. Fatima Muhammad
716 September 2026TarbiyyahEmotional Strength: Sabr, Forgiveness & Leadership ResilienceAssoc. Prof. Dr. Raudlotul Firdaus Fatah Yasin
830 September 2026LeadershipPower of Ukhuwwah: Building Trust, Unity & InfluenceProf. Dr. Nurul Fadzlin Hasbullah
921 October 2026TarbiyyahEgo Detox: Confronting Kibr & Ujub in LeadershipBr. Muhamed Javed
104 November 2026LeadershipThinking with Clarity: Root Cause Analysis & Decision IntelligenceAssoc. Prof. Dr. Ismail Hussein Amzat
117 November 2026AssessmentCase-Based Exam (Individual)—
1218 November 2026TarbiyyahProphetic Governance: Insights from Sulayman (AS) & Strategic LeadershipProf. Dr. Dawood Al-Hidabi
132 December 2026Action & ImpactFrom Intention to Impact: Activating the Sunan of Change
Capstone Design Lab: Crafting High-Impact Community Projects		Br. Md Ghani Ibrahim
1416 December 2026Action & ImpactReading the Reality: Needs & Issues Mapping for the UmmahBr. Mohammed AbdulHakim
1530 December 2026LeadershipFrom Intention to Impact: Activating the Sunan of ChangeDr. Arafath Careem
1620 January 2027Action & ImpactFrom Strategy to Execution: Project Leadership EssentialsBr. Mohd Zulhilmi Kassim
173 February 2027Action & ImpactFundraising with Barakah: Ethical, Strategic & Sustainable GivingBr. Md Ghani Ibrahim
1817 February 2027Action & ImpactMonitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) for Impact & IhsanBr. Mohd Zulhilmi Kassim
193 March 2027LeadershipAl-Hikmah Framework: Strategic Wisdom in Leadership DecisionProf. Dr. Dawood Abdulmalek Yahya Al-Hidabi
2017 March 2027Action & ImpactSustainable Impact: Project Closure, Transition & ContinuityBr. Mohammed AbdulHakim
2131 March 2027TarbiyyahBeyond Leadership: Akhirah-Driven Legacy, Ridha & End-in-Mind ThinkingProf. Dr. Radwan Al-Atrash
222 April 2027AssessmentPost Program Assessment & Final Evaluation – Final Project Presentation (Group)—
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وَمَن يَتَّقِ اللَّهَ يَجْعَل لَّهُ مَخْرَجًا
Wa man yattaqillāha yaj’al lahū makhrājā
“And whoever fears Allah — He will make for him a way out.”
Surah At-Talaq, 65:2
May this journey be a means of growth, guidance, and lasting impact — for you, your community, and the Ummah.