Muslim Faith Network

Muslim Faith Network

Cultivating Unity Through Compassion

Rooted in the Quran and Prophetic Sunnah, the Muslim Faith Network supports community leaders in responding to the spiritual crisis of toxic polarization through ummah-centered values that embody compassion, foster dialogue, and advance faith-driven bridgebuilding toward a healthier democracy in America.

Who We Are 

The Muslim Faith Network is an initiative dedicated to addressing toxic polarization within the Muslim community and fostering shared values across faiths while respecting the integrity of each tradition. Inspired by the compassion of God, as expressed in the Quran—“My Mercy encompasses all things…” (Quran 7:156)—and by the example of Prophet Muhammad, whom God sent “as a mercy to the worlds” (Quran 21:107), we strive to embody and extend this compassion in our work. Our mission is to empower faith leaders, community members, and One America Movement hubs to bridge divides and strengthen social cohesion within American society. By engaging both within Muslim communities and with other faith traditions, we aim to reinforce the bonds that uphold a compassionate and resilient democracy.

What We Believe

We believe that God’s mercy is boundless, and the Prophet Muhammad’s mission as a “mercy to the worlds” calls us to foster unity rooted in compassion. This mission not only embodies a core Islamic value but also aligns with the broader vision of building understanding across divides. The Muslim Faith Network upholds that every leader has a sacred duty to embody and extend mercy, embracing diversity, dignity, and trustworthiness as core values. As a part of The One America Movement, we honor theological and cultural distinctions, addressing toxic polarization through dialogue, community action, and a shared commitment to unity and resilience. Our network seeks to cultivate mercy within leaders, empowering them to extend it to others and uphold it as a sacred trust—strengthening both the fabric of our society and our democracy.

Core Values

What We Offer 

Intra-Faith & Multi-Faith Initiatives: Engage in workshops, dialogues, and service projects that address polarization within the Muslim community and create meaningful bonds with other faith communities.

Structured Learning and Leadership Development: Take part in our Mercy-Focused Leadership Cohort and other cohort-based programs designed to equip you with skills for compassionate, faith-driven leadership.

Supportive the Community and Network Resources: Access resources and support to implement initiatives in your community backed by the tools and guidance of One America Movement. 

Ways to Get Involved

Introduction to Compassionate Leadership & Unity: Learn about faith-driven unity and compassionate leadership to address polarization by exploring One America Movement’s resources, subscribing for updates, and joining their conversations and events.

Community Dialogues & Listening Circles: Muslim leaders and community members can build trust and counter polarization by participating in open and respectful community dialogues and listening circles that foster understanding.

Join the Mercy-Focused Leadership Cohort: This in-depth training cohort empowers dedicated Muslim leaders with compassionate leadership skills to address polarization and apply peacemaking tools within their community through workshops and collaboration.

Ibad Wali

Shaykh Ibad is the Senior Muslim Advisor for The One America Movement. He has served as the Director of Halal Certification for Majlis Ash-Shura: Islamic Leadership Council of New York in partnership with the NYC Department of Education public schools, which has currently certified and monitors over 100 public school kitchens to serve halal food. He also served as the Muslim Chaplain of Hofstra University and is engaged in various chaplaincy work and interfaith initiatives in the tri-state area. He has specialized in and provides Islamic guidance on the Islamic Law of Inheritance.

Shaykh Ibad completed the rigorous seven year Islamic Seminary Program (‘Alimiyyah) in 2011 from Darul Uloom NY and the Institute of Islamic Education, IL with numerous certifications (ijazah) in various Islamic sciences and their methodologies. He holds a Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer Science and Business and Liberal Arts from Queens College, NY, as well as a Master’s Degree in Middle Eastern Studies from CUNY Graduate Center. He was trained as a chaplain at Northshore University Hospital’s Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program.