A Clear Path for Muslims in the West to find meaningful work in Tech and make a lasting impact on the Ummah
👋 Assalamu Alaikum. I’m Obaid, a senior software engineer working remotely for an Enterprise company, in the UK (living in Egypt at the time of writing). After spending many years in the Tech industry and speaking with brothers on the ground, I realised there was a critical need for resources that would enable Muslims to be able to build wealth and migrate away from the West.
The Ummah is in need of hard-working technical talent to help build and invest in the Ummah. We need problem solvers and leaders. Alhamdulillah, The skills you learn in Tech enable exactly that.
Bear in mind that I’ve designed this specific blueprint primarily for folks in the UK looking to change careers or start their journey in tech. Some of the pre-requisites may be hard to satisfy depending on where you live (renting a MacBook, reliable internet, etc.), so please bear this in mind.
It’s a completely hands-free approach. There are no scheduled classes or teachers. I give all the advice I’ve learned over the years for free. My goal is to help take you from complete beginner to either land a high-paying tech job, freelance, or build and launch your own products (startups) with investment, which can potentially enable you to take the necessary steps to finally migrate away from the West inshaAllah (if this is a motivating factor for you).
| Traditional Degree | This Blueprint |
|---|---|
| 3-4 years full-time | 6-12 months (4 hours/day, 5 days/week) |
| £30,000+ in University tuition | ~£2000 total investment |
| Lots of theory, less practical skills | Focused on practical, in-demand skills building real projects |
| Limited job support | Active community support, Office Hours, Livestreams |
| Rigid schedule | Flexible learning around your schedule |
| Outdated curriculum | Up-to-date and clear industry demand |
There will be some investment from you, but it’s significantly less than a traditional computer science degree.
The total investment (time and money) will depend on the path you choose. See Our Recommended Paths for each of the paths we recommend.
If you want to get a proper estimate, check out this link
This investment is less than 8% of a traditional computer science degree while providing you with more practical, job-ready skills in a fraction of the time.
Just as students of knowledge (Tullab Al-‘Ilm) commit years to studying the Deen, we must approach Tech with a similar dedication and seriousness. Even though this path requires less financial investment than traditional education, it demands more personal effort and discipline, since there are no dedicated teachers. These resources have been compiled to give you clear path forward, but no one will force you sit down and study, it’s all on you.
This is an active choice to transform your life - it’s only for serious Muslims who are:
Remember: Our predecessors would travel months just to learn a single hadeeth. They understood that valuable knowledge requires serious effort. Approach this journey with that same level of commitment and determination and you will see the fruits of your labour inshaAllah.
Success requires changing your daily routines and stepping out of your comfort zone. But with sincere intention, discipline, and trust in Allah, this path is absolutely achievable.
Tech skills are particularly valuable for Muslims because:
These are the 3 paths we recommend you take to build wealth in Tech:
You’re not alone in this journey:
If you ever feel your motivation waning or need help regaining control of your life, check out our Self-Improvement Guide. It’s normal to face challenges, and I’ve tried to organise the best advice from our Deen on helping re-center yourself to stay on track regardless of your situation (time management, productivity, relationship-expectation advice for couples, etc.)
Convinced this could be a viable path for you? Alhamdulillah. Let’s get started:
Find out what you need to get started
Find out what you’ll be learning
This blueprint is designed for serious learners who want to change their lives through tech. While the investment is significantly less than traditional education, the real investment is your time and dedication. We provide the structure, support, and guidance - you bring the commitment to learn.
There is no future in the West for the Muslims. Their societies are crumbling beneath their feet, scrambling to elect the next best politician for marginal increases in their lifestyle, while ultimately living depressing lives and without higher purpose.
I highly recommend reading these 2 articles:
Tech offers an escape, with the permission of Allah, from this decline:
The question is not whether AI will take over software engineering jobs, but how it will change the market. The market is evolving but remains strong. AI is enhancing developer productivity rather than replacing jobs.
A better way to put it: “AI won’t take your job, but someone using AI will”.
Key factors for success:
Following this roadmap diligently, most people can become job-ready within 6-12 months, depending on learning pace.
We offer a detailed Software Engineering roadmap:
Software Engineering Path: Focus on building web applications and services
This path includes:
Check our detailed roadmap page to get started.
Our roadmap focuses on high-demand skills with staying power in Software Engineering:
Software Engineering:
These technologies were selected because they’re used across all company sizes, have robust communities, and enable you to build production-quality applications from scratch.
Getting hired requires a systematic approach across multiple areas:
Build your foundation: Create an ATS-friendly CV that quantifies your impact using the XYZ format (“Accomplished [X] as measured by [Y] by doing [Z]”)
Strategic job search: Target remote-first companies and use specialized job boards like We Work Remotely, Peerlist, and Stack Overflow Jobs
Boost your chances:
Prepare for interviews: Practice with platforms like GreatFrontEnd and study system design fundamentals
Negotiate compensation: Research market rates using Levels.fyi and understand the full compensation package
Remember this is a numbers game—track your applications and don’t take rejections personally. Our community provides support with networking strategies, interview preparation, and compensation negotiation.
Learn more in our Application Process guide
Potentially. We have some connections in the industry so you could get a referral from us if you stand out. We’ll also help you network with other people in the community (or just share your details with recruiters we may know at the very least).
Teaching your children to code can be an excellent investment in their future, providing them with valuable skills that align with our goals as Muslims. Here’s how to approach it:
The below settings can be applied to the rented MacBook you’ll have purchased for them in the pre-requisites guide.
The other pre-requisites will still apply, no matter the age (reliable internet, work ethic etc.)
Parental Controls & Monitoring
Browser Setup & Content Filtering
Physical Setup
It’s important they cultivate a sense of ‘deep work’. When they are learning/building, they must be left undisturbed for a block of time. Attention is the currency of the 21st century. Building their focus will pay dividends in the future inshaAllah.
We offer a Software Engineering Roadmap that can be adapted for young learners:
The roadmap is suitable for all ages with appropriate pacing. We recommend adjusting the pace based on your child’s individual needs and abilities. Some children may prefer a slower, more gradual approach while others are naturally gifted and progress quickly through the material. The roadmap has been thoroughly vetted Alhamdulillah and contains no inappropriate content. The courses we recommend per section are very professional and beginner-friendly and are designed for any age group. We advise that you monitor their learning journey and be inquisitive - ask how it’s going every so often, but let them set their own pace. Allow them to make mistakes and learn through experimentation, as this builds problem-solving skills and confidence.
Our Discord server is the core community of learners and builders (primarily Muslims) where your child can benefit from:
Children can join the Discord server under parent supervision:
As a parent, you can also join to observe discussions and understand how best to help support them inshaAllah.
Learning new concepts can be challenging (for all ages). It’s important to be there for them for emotional support but encourage them to persevere and figure out a solution (lots of advice on this through the blueprint). It’s incredibly important they get used to this idea of deep focus and self-agency so that they can build their resilience and become successful inshaAllah.
Start small with 1 hour a day a few times per week, and remember that the goal isn’t to push your child into a career prematurely, but to develop logical thinking skills and provide them with tools they may use in the future, inshaAllah.
A Clear Path for Muslims in the West to find meaningful work in Tech and make a lasting impact on the Ummah
👋 Assalamu Alaikum. I’m Obaid, a senior software engineer working remotely for an Enterprise company, in the UK (living in Egypt at the time of writing). After spending many years in the Tech industry and speaking with brothers on the ground, I realised there was a critical need for resources that would enable Muslims to be able to build wealth and migrate away from the West.
The Ummah is in need of hard-working technical talent to help build and invest in the Ummah. We need problem solvers and leaders. Alhamdulillah, The skills you learn in Tech enable exactly that.
Bear in mind that I’ve designed this specific blueprint primarily for folks in the UK looking to change careers or start their journey in tech. Some of the pre-requisites may be hard to satisfy depending on where you live (renting a MacBook, reliable internet, etc.), so please bear this in mind.
It’s a completely hands-free approach. There are no scheduled classes or teachers. I give all the advice I’ve learned over the years for free. My goal is to help take you from complete beginner to either land a high-paying tech job, freelance, or build and launch your own products (startups) with investment, which can potentially enable you to take the necessary steps to finally migrate away from the West inshaAllah (if this is a motivating factor for you).
| Traditional Degree | This Blueprint |
|---|---|
| 3-4 years full-time | 6-12 months (4 hours/day, 5 days/week) |
| £30,000+ in University tuition | ~£2000 total investment |
| Lots of theory, less practical skills | Focused on practical, in-demand skills building real projects |
| Limited job support | Active community support, Office Hours, Livestreams |
| Rigid schedule | Flexible learning around your schedule |
| Outdated curriculum | Up-to-date and clear industry demand |
There will be some investment from you, but it’s significantly less than a traditional computer science degree.
The total investment (time and money) will depend on the path you choose. See Our Recommended Paths for each of the paths we recommend.
If you want to get a proper estimate, check out this link
This investment is less than 8% of a traditional computer science degree while providing you with more practical, job-ready skills in a fraction of the time.
Just as students of knowledge (Tullab Al-‘Ilm) commit years to studying the Deen, we must approach Tech with a similar dedication and seriousness. Even though this path requires less financial investment than traditional education, it demands more personal effort and discipline, since there are no dedicated teachers. These resources have been compiled to give you clear path forward, but no one will force you sit down and study, it’s all on you.
This is an active choice to transform your life - it’s only for serious Muslims who are:
Remember: Our predecessors would travel months just to learn a single hadeeth. They understood that valuable knowledge requires serious effort. Approach this journey with that same level of commitment and determination and you will see the fruits of your labour inshaAllah.
Success requires changing your daily routines and stepping out of your comfort zone. But with sincere intention, discipline, and trust in Allah, this path is absolutely achievable.
Tech skills are particularly valuable for Muslims because:
These are the 3 paths we recommend you take to build wealth in Tech:
You’re not alone in this journey:
If you ever feel your motivation waning or need help regaining control of your life, check out our Self-Improvement Guide. It’s normal to face challenges, and I’ve tried to organise the best advice from our Deen on helping re-center yourself to stay on track regardless of your situation (time management, productivity, relationship-expectation advice for couples, etc.)
Convinced this could be a viable path for you? Alhamdulillah. Let’s get started:
Find out what you need to get started
Find out what you’ll be learning
This blueprint is designed for serious learners who want to change their lives through tech. While the investment is significantly less than traditional education, the real investment is your time and dedication. We provide the structure, support, and guidance - you bring the commitment to learn.
There is no future in the West for the Muslims. Their societies are crumbling beneath their feet, scrambling to elect the next best politician for marginal increases in their lifestyle, while ultimately living depressing lives and without higher purpose.
I highly recommend reading these 2 articles:
Tech offers an escape, with the permission of Allah, from this decline:
The question is not whether AI will take over software engineering jobs, but how it will change the market. The market is evolving but remains strong. AI is enhancing developer productivity rather than replacing jobs.
A better way to put it: “AI won’t take your job, but someone using AI will”.
Key factors for success:
Following this roadmap diligently, most people can become job-ready within 6-12 months, depending on learning pace.
We offer a detailed Software Engineering roadmap:
Software Engineering Path: Focus on building web applications and services
This path includes:
Check our detailed roadmap page to get started.
Our roadmap focuses on high-demand skills with staying power in Software Engineering:
Software Engineering:
These technologies were selected because they’re used across all company sizes, have robust communities, and enable you to build production-quality applications from scratch.
Getting hired requires a systematic approach across multiple areas:
Build your foundation: Create an ATS-friendly CV that quantifies your impact using the XYZ format (“Accomplished [X] as measured by [Y] by doing [Z]”)
Strategic job search: Target remote-first companies and use specialized job boards like We Work Remotely, Peerlist, and Stack Overflow Jobs
Boost your chances:
Prepare for interviews: Practice with platforms like GreatFrontEnd and study system design fundamentals
Negotiate compensation: Research market rates using Levels.fyi and understand the full compensation package
Remember this is a numbers game—track your applications and don’t take rejections personally. Our community provides support with networking strategies, interview preparation, and compensation negotiation.
Learn more in our Application Process guide
Potentially. We have some connections in the industry so you could get a referral from us if you stand out. We’ll also help you network with other people in the community (or just share your details with recruiters we may know at the very least).
Teaching your children to code can be an excellent investment in their future, providing them with valuable skills that align with our goals as Muslims. Here’s how to approach it:
The below settings can be applied to the rented MacBook you’ll have purchased for them in the pre-requisites guide.
The other pre-requisites will still apply, no matter the age (reliable internet, work ethic etc.)
Parental Controls & Monitoring
Browser Setup & Content Filtering
Physical Setup
It’s important they cultivate a sense of ‘deep work’. When they are learning/building, they must be left undisturbed for a block of time. Attention is the currency of the 21st century. Building their focus will pay dividends in the future inshaAllah.
We offer a Software Engineering Roadmap that can be adapted for young learners:
The roadmap is suitable for all ages with appropriate pacing. We recommend adjusting the pace based on your child’s individual needs and abilities. Some children may prefer a slower, more gradual approach while others are naturally gifted and progress quickly through the material. The roadmap has been thoroughly vetted Alhamdulillah and contains no inappropriate content. The courses we recommend per section are very professional and beginner-friendly and are designed for any age group. We advise that you monitor their learning journey and be inquisitive - ask how it’s going every so often, but let them set their own pace. Allow them to make mistakes and learn through experimentation, as this builds problem-solving skills and confidence.
Our Discord server is the core community of learners and builders (primarily Muslims) where your child can benefit from:
Children can join the Discord server under parent supervision:
As a parent, you can also join to observe discussions and understand how best to help support them inshaAllah.
Learning new concepts can be challenging (for all ages). It’s important to be there for them for emotional support but encourage them to persevere and figure out a solution (lots of advice on this through the blueprint). It’s incredibly important they get used to this idea of deep focus and self-agency so that they can build their resilience and become successful inshaAllah.
Start small with 1 hour a day a few times per week, and remember that the goal isn’t to push your child into a career prematurely, but to develop logical thinking skills and provide them with tools they may use in the future, inshaAllah.