About Us

The Rihla Foundation is dedicated to making the sacred journey of Hajj accessible to Muslims who face financial hardship.

Our Story

Founded with the belief that no Muslim should be prevented from fulfilling the fifth pillar of Islam due to financial constraints, The Rihla Foundation was established to provide full sponsorships for Hajj.

By working with local mosques and community leaders, we identify individuals and families most in need, ensuring that our support reaches those who would otherwise never have the chance to embark on this sacred journey.

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Our Founders

We are a group of high school students from Seattle, Washington, with one vision: making the sacred journey of Hajj possible for underprivileged Muslims.

Founders

Nawfal Baqai

Finance Lead — Handles accounts, donations, and sponsorships.

Tarek Alsoufi

Outreach Lead — Builds community ties and fundraisers.

Humza Ahmed

Media Lead — Runs social media, website, and branding.

Yousha Khwaja

Operations Lead — Handles 501(c)(3) compliance and logistics.