Our Mission, My Story
Welcome. This is the official Living for Allah story — a journey that began with a personal, decade-long quest to answer a single question. What started as a private reflection for our founder, Alireza Jalili, has since blossomed into a global mission. Here, you can learn all about Living for Allah‘s purpose: to provide a practical roadmap for discovering and living your divine purpose.
Our Mission, My Story
Welcome. This is the official Living for Allah story — a journey that began with a personal, decade-long quest to answer a single question. What started as a private reflection for our founder, Alireza Jalili, has since blossomed into a global mission. Here, you can learn all about Living for Allah‘s purpose: to provide a practical roadmap for discovering and living your divine purpose.
"This journey is not about perfection; it is about direction. It’s about waking up each day with a renewed intention to seek Allah’s pleasure and to live for Him, sincerely and completely."
Alireza Jalili
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The Story of Alireza Jalili
Alireza Jalili is a dedicated educator, author, and lifelong seeker of spiritual clarity. With decades of teaching and mentoring experience, his mission is to connect the outer world of productivity with the inner world of purpose. Inspired by a transformative Hajj pilgrimage and over ten years of deep research, he created “The Divine Purpose” to offer a spiritually-grounded roadmap for every Muslim yearning to live a life of meaning.
- A Mission of Purpose: Helping Muslims discover their divine calling
- Rooted in Tradition: Integrating wisdom from both Sunni and Shia sources
- Practical Framework: Introducing the AMANAH model for intentional living
Our Journey: A Timeline of Purpose
- 1977
The Beginning: Born with a passion for learning and teaching, a journey of seeking and sharing knowledge begins.
- 2006
The Spark of Inspiration: After watching Pastor Rick Warren’s influential TED Talk, “A life of purpose,” the seed was planted to create a spiritually-grounded, Islamic roadmap for Muslims worldwide.
- 2013
A Transformative Pilgrimage: Performing the Hajj became a pivotal, transformative experience, strengthening the connection with Allah and solidifying the mission to write “The Divine Purpose.”
- 2013-2024
A Decade of Dedication: Over ten years were devoted to deep research, prayer, and persistent writing, drawing from a rich heritage of both Sunni and Shia sources to build a holistic framework.
- 2025
The Divine Purpose is Published: The fruit of a decade-long effort comes to life. “The Divine Purpose: Living for Allah” is published, offering a 40-day journey to discover and live a life of meaning.
- Today
The journey expands beyond the written word. Through livingforallah.com, we now support believers with audiobooks, video courses, and private coaching, building a global community dedicated to living with purpose through the AMANAH Life Model.
Ready to Begin Your Own Journey?
Now that you know the story behind our mission, the next chapter is yours to write. Explore the resources designed to guide you on your path to a purpose-driven life.
