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Wadud Hassan

Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership and Human Development Thought Leader, Author, and Teacher

Wadud Hassan is a Certified Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence Teacher with a graduate degree in Leadership and Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University.
Wadud Hassan is a veteran Teacher and Head of School focused on personal, professional, and organizational transformation at the intersection of Faith and science.
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Articles

What is Mindfulness and Spiritual Intelligence: An Islamic Framework opens a new window

Addressing Overwhelm with a Prophetic H.E.A.R.T. opens a new window

The HEART of Spiritual Intelligence: How to Cultivate Hikma (Wisdom) During Uncertain Times opens a new window

Mindful Ramadan: Being More vs. Doing More opens a new window

Mindful Or Mind-full? Going From Autopilot To Aware opens a new window

He is the Founder and Teacher of Heart-centric Mindfulness Masterclass opens a new window to transform Muslims to be the best version of themselves at the intersection of science and Islamic Spirituality, Mindfulness Matters Leadership Institute opens a new window to develop Emotionally Intelligent leaders & change makers, and Define360 opens a new window home of the Character Coach training for teachers to Revive a Prophetic model of Tarbiyah.
Wadud is working with an international team of educators, psychologists, counselors, scholars, and coaches to develop the Muraqaba app opens a new window to empower Muslims with tools to train their mental health and emotional well-being.

A leader, founder, and change maker in the Dallas area for the last three decades, Wadud served as a seasoned educator and head of schools before starting his journey into the Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence based coaching and human transformation in 2016. Wadud grew up around the guidance and tutelage of various renowned scholars such as Shaykh Inamul Hasan Kandhlawi (rah) and completed training and certifications at prestigious programs such as the Qalam Seminary Arabic program, Harvard Principals Center, IDEO, the Neuroscience Academy, UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness, and Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute, born and developed at Google to develop Mindful and Emotionally Intelligent Leaders and Organizations based on transformational neuroscience, and evidence based tools.

Wadud lives in the Dallas area with his wife Leiya, their twin daughters Alishba & Jannah, and his aging parents. Wadud considers Imam Yusuf Ziya Kavakci, pioneer and Resident Scholar in the Dallas area since the late 80s a lifelong teacher, mentor, and inspiration. Wadud believes that every Muslims should continuously invest in self-development and have close spiritual teachers to journey towards a state of Muraqaba (God-consciousness), and Ihsaan or Spiritual Excellence. Wadud and Team Muraqaba are deeply grateful for the continued Du’as and guidance of Sh. Abdul Nasir Jangda of the Qalam Seminary, and Sh. Khalil Abur Rashid from Harvard.

Mindfulness Trainings

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Become an Emotionally Intelligent Teacher

Character Coach Online Certification Program on behavior and character training and intervention for teachers and schools

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HEART Model developed by Wadud Hassan

Become the Best Version of Yourself

Go from completely consumed , overwhelmed and distracted to empowered, focused and emotional peak performance with Mindfulness Masterclass

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Quranic Parenting Tips

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Mindfulness & Emotional Intelligence Webinars

Webinars Playlist opens a new window

Islamic Psychology, Mindfulness, Meditation & Mental Health

Dr. Rania Awaad + Wadud Hassan on Islamic Psych, Mindfulness, Meditation, and Mental Health opens a new window

Dr. Abdallah Rothman + Wadud Hassan on Islamic Psychology, Mindfulness, Meditation & Mental Health opens a new window

Dr. Carrie York + Wadud Hassan Islamically integrated Psychotherapy, Psychology and Mental Health opens a new window

Khutbas Playlist

Investing in Your Best Self in 2024

Khutbah: How to be An Adult

Overcome Stress, Overwhelm and Emotional Destress

Pre-subscribe to the Muraqaba App, and join our community.

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Maya and the Seven Limbs

Co-Auther: Wadud Hassan

Chapter 6 – Cranberry Bliss Bar Explosion is Guarding the Tongue and was written by Wadud, Leiya, and their twin girls Alishba and Jannah (9 at that time). The girls also illustrated the chapter.
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