Strong Foundations

A strong foundation starts with looking after yourself.

What does it take to stay healthy, maintain your faith and navigate the demands of everyday life?

Join us at the Islamic Museum of Australia for an evening bringing Muslim men together to discuss physical health, spiritual health and mental resilience. Hear from guest speakers who will share practical advice on looking after your health, strengthening your connection with Allah and dealing with the pressures and challenges that life brings.

From taking care of your body to building resilience and maintaining a strong relationship with your faith, this is an opportunity to gain useful knowledge, ask questions and hear perspectives that can make a real difference in everyday life.

Whether you're looking to improve your health or simply want to learn something new, come along for an evening of valuable insights and connection with the community.

Strong Foundations is a catered event.

Our Speakers

Sheikh Zouhayr

Sheikh Zouhayr Abu Haroon is an active leader of the Muslim community in the Northern suburbs as an Imam and Faith Leader at Preston Mosque, Bachar Houli Foundation and Islamic College of Sport. He is also a Board Member at the Islamic Museum of Australia and is the founder and director of Alfurqan Institute. He has a passion for nurturing the Islamic community in Melbourne. He has completed Islamic studies overseas, with a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in the faculty of Noble Hadith and Islamic Studies in the Islamic University of Al-Madinah.

Muhammad Saifullah

Head of Performance | Health & Wellbeing Coach

Muhammad Saifullah is a health and performance coach with experience working alongside elite athletes, corporate executives, and communities across the United States and Australia.

His professional journey has included working with members of the San Francisco 49ers organisation, the Oakland Athletics, and leaders from global organisations such as Google and Pfizer. He currently serves as Head of Performance at Vive Wellness Club in Melbourne, where he leads an integrated approach to health, performance, and wellbeing.

With a background in Exercise Science from the University of Kentucky, Muhammad’s approach extends beyond conventional strength and conditioning. His philosophy recognises that true health requires nurturing the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of the human being.

Drawing inspiration from his Islamic faith, Muhammad views the body as an amanah (trust) from Allah and believes that caring for one’s health is both a personal responsibility and an act of gratitude. His work emphasises intentional movement, emotional regulation, resilience, and the cultivation of habits that allow individuals to show up fully for their families, communities, and commitments.

Through his coaching, Muhammad seeks to redefine what it means to be strong, encouraging men to recognise that true strength is not measured solely by physical capability, but also by self-discipline, emotional awareness, spiritual grounding, and the ability to serve others.

His mission is simple: to help people prepare themselves to show up in the moments that matter most.