Our Story

Bridging tradition and science to empower rural communities

Close-up of hands holding a tasbih prayer bead string used in teaching genetics
Close-up of hands holding a tasbih prayer bead string used in teaching genetics
A community gathering in a rural mosque where muhaffiz educates elders and children
A community gathering in a rural mosque where muhaffiz educates elders and children

Journey Begins

I started muhaffiz to break the silence around cousin marriage genetics in rural Pakistan, blending faith and science.

Using tasbih beads, I teach genetics in mosques and schools.

Growth

Community Outreach

Muhaffiz

2018 - Present

Engaged 6,000+ students and elders across 43 schools, fostering open dialogue.

Educational Impact

Muhaffiz

2018 - Present

Bridged tradition and science with culturally respectful teaching methods.

A close-up of hands holding tasbih beads during a genetics lesson in a rural mosque.
A close-up of hands holding tasbih beads during a genetics lesson in a rural mosque.
Close-up of hands holding a tasbih prayer bead string used in a genetics lesson in a rural Pakistani mosque.
Close-up of hands holding a tasbih prayer bead string used in a genetics lesson in a rural Pakistani mosque.

Moments

Snapshots from our journey teaching genetics with tasbih beads.

A group of schoolchildren attentively watching a muhaffiz educator demonstrate inheritance patterns with prayer beads.
A group of schoolchildren attentively watching a muhaffiz educator demonstrate inheritance patterns with prayer beads.
An elder in traditional attire smiling as they participate in a genetics discussion using tasbih beads.
An elder in traditional attire smiling as they participate in a genetics discussion using tasbih beads.
A muhaffiz team member explaining genetic concepts with tasbih beads in a sunlit rural classroom.
A muhaffiz team member explaining genetic concepts with tasbih beads in a sunlit rural classroom.