The Real Story Behind One Ummah Foundation

One Ummah Foundation has grown into a global humanitarian organization serving needy and vulnerable people all over the globe. Behind its reach and impact lies a deeply personal story rooted in loss, faith, and a long journey of healing. This journey inspired the book Braving Grief by Tasneem Rahman, which reflects the experiences, reflections, and resilience that shaped the foundation’s purpose.

Written after many years of lived experience and reflection, Braving Grief is more than a book about loss. It is the emotional and spiritual foundation from which One Ummah Foundation was formed. The book reveals how profound personal tragedy became the catalyst for a lifelong commitment to service, compassion, and hope.

A Book Born From Unimaginable Loss

Braving Grief is a deeply reflective and spiritually anchored guide to processing grief. It draws from Tasneem Rahman’s personal journey following the devastating loss of her two sons, Nabil and Mustafa Rahman. Through honest storytelling, the book explores what it means to live with grief while continuing to move forward with faith and purpose.

The book weaves together personal narrative, prophetic examples, and historical moments of loss, including the Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ Year of Sorrow. Quranic verses, Hadith, and lived experience come together to offer readers a compassionate understanding of pain, patience, and healing. Rather than presenting grief as something to be overcome quickly, Braving Grief honors it as a process that reshapes the heart.

Guidance Rooted in Faith and Compassion

Beyond storytelling, Braving Grief provides practical guidance on the different types and stages of loss. It emphasizes dignity, moderation, and trust in Divine Decree while highlighting the importance of du’a, dhikr, and Prophetic Medicine. The book gently reminds readers that while emotional and physical support play a role in healing, ultimate comfort comes from reliance on Allah, patience, and sincere supplication.

Respected scholars, authors, and reviewers have praised the book for its spiritual depth, authenticity, and universal relevance. While rooted in Islamic belief, the message of Braving Grief resonates with people of all backgrounds who are navigating loss and seeking meaning through pain.

The Story Behind One Ummah Foundation

What makes Braving Grief especially significant is that it tells the real story behind One Ummah Foundation. The foundation was not created first, and the story was written later. Instead, years of grief, reflection, service, and faith led to both the book and the organization. One Ummah Foundation stands as a living extension of the values and lessons shared in Braving Grief, turning personal sorrow into collective service for humanity.

Publication and Pre-Order Information

Braving Grief is published by Crescent Books and is scheduled for release on December 25, 2025. The book is currently available for pre-order, offering readers the opportunity to engage with the story that inspired the One Ummah Foundation and its mission of compassion-driven action.

Reserve your copy of Braving Grief today on:

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A Message of Hope

At its core, Braving Grief reminds us that even the deepest pain can give rise to purpose. One Ummah Foundation carries this message forward by serving families facing hardship across the world. By supporting the foundation, you become part of a legacy that transforms loss into mercy, and grief into hope for others.