Disability affects millions of people in the world today, with numbers that are only growing.
Today we are here for our loved ones living with disabilities, but tomorrow we may not be. There is a glaring need for the Muslim community to become better equipped for the people that are such a valuable part of our society. It was this absence of support in the Muslim community that led our founders Dr Omar Suleiman and Sr. Joohi Tahir to start MUHSEN (Read more about our founders in Who We Are).
Our Mission: Muslim communities where individuals with disabilities and their families are welcomed, supported, and included across the span of their lifetime.
Our Vision: Muhsen is a nonprofit organization serving families and individuals with intellectual, mental, and physical disabilities. Muhsen works to establish inclusive and accessible American Muslim communities for individuals with disabilities and their families. We do this through engaging in community advocacy and education (Awareness) and implementing and encouraging programs and services (Accommodation), leading ultimately to inclusive and welcoming communities (Acceptance).
Where We Work
Countries Where We Work
Australia
Canada
Hong Kong
Qatar
United Kingdom
What We Do
MUHSEN Masjid Certification
<p>MUHSEN Masjid Certification is unique to Muhsen as we are the only organization in North America who certifies masjids by ensuring they meet all needs and criteria for disabilities.</p>
MUHSEN Service Certification
<p>MUHSEN Service-Certification is a FREE program built to help qualify non-masjid organizations and services across North America in becoming properly equipped to meet the needs of those in our communities living with disabilities. </p>
MUHSEN Respite Care
<p>We understand that when one family member lives with a disability, the entire family lives with it. We provide short-term care visits for primary caregivers to take a break from their daily responsibilities.</p>
MUHSEN Weekend School
<p>We offer educational experiences using exclusive curriculum such as modules for teaching wudu and salah, stories of the prophets adapted to learning level, and specialized arts and crafts materials. We strive to help students with disabilities achieve success in growing their Deen.</p>
MUHSEN Support groups
<p>MUHSEN prioritizes a support system to safeguard the mental health of individuals and families with disabilities, as well as caregivers. Moderated by licensed social workers or therapists, these groups provide a safe and understanding environment where people can come together and find meaningful support.</p>
MUHSEN Good Day
<p>MUHSEN Good Day is MUHSEN’s new adult day program designed for young adults with disabilities between ages 15–30 to pursue fulfilling activities that they find interesting and helpful for daily living, aiming to encourage self esteem and achieve personal success. </p>
MUHSEN Convention Services
<p>MUHSEN is fully present at ICNA, ISNA, and MAS each year and we offer a range of services for attendees with disabilities including ushering, ASL interpretation, and wheelchair assistance.</p>
MUHSEN Umrah trip
<p>MUHSEN facilitates an Umrah partnered with Dar El Salam for people with disabilities. We offer one-on-one assistance, sign language interpretation, special needs child care, wheelchair/ushering aid, and customized visual resources. </p>
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Headquarter
Oak Brook, Illinois 60523, USA
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Past Events
Community Disability Awareness Event
Apr
25
03:00 PM
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Apr
25
05:00 PM
Islamic Society of Northwest Suburbs, 1200 Hicks Rd, Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008, USA
Good Day Service Project
Apr
18
11:30 AM
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Apr
18
01:00 PM
Ma'ruf Dallas, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, Dallas, TX, USA
MEC / MCC Parent Support Group
Apr
18
10:30 AM
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Apr
18
12:30 PM
MCC Academy, 9301 Gross Point Road, Skokie, Illinois 60076, USA
Movie Night
Apr
17
05:30 PM
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Apr
17
07:30 PM
Orland Park Prayer Center, 16530 104th Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60467, USA
Inclusion Day At SubKo
Apr
16
04:00 PM
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Apr
16
06:00 PM
SubKO, 1600 Maple Avenue, Lisle, Illinois 60532, USA
Wild for Eid Reptile Show
Apr
11
02:00 PM
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Apr
11
04:00 PM
Palos Islamic Center, 12300 S 80th Ave, Palos Park, Illinois, USA
BUILDING FOR BARAKAH: LEARNING ZAKAT TOGETHER
Jan
10
02:00 PM
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Jan
10
04:00 PM
Palos Islamic Center, South 80th Avenue, Palos Park, IL, USA
DISABILITY AWARENESS YOUTH WORKSHOP
Nov
07
06:30 PM
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Nov
07
10:00 PM
7260 W 93rd St, Bridgeview, IL 60455, USA