About Us

“Indeed, in the Messenger of Allah you have an excellent example.”

Surah Al‑Ahzab 33:21

The Prophetic Footsteps programme was born from a partnership between Ashiana Community Project and the Birmingham City Council Public Health Department, united by a shared desire to reduce entrenched health inequalities. This collaboration focuses particularly on the community health education needs of Birmingham’s diverse Muslim population, ensuring that health information is both accessible and culturally meaningful.

Prophetic Footsteps is a faith‑aligned health and wellbeing initiative dedicated to helping Muslim communities live healthier, more balanced lives by reconnecting with the timeless guidance of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Rooted in Lifestyle Medicine, enriched with Prophetic Wisdom, and delivered through trusted community partnerships. The programme provides

culturally competent health education, personalised wellbeing support, and practical pathways for individuals, families, and communities to thrive and includes :

  • Focus groups exploring mental health challenges facing Muslim women

  • Community‑led insights into barriers to accessing health services

  • Co‑designed solutions that shaped Birmingham’s mental health strategy

  • Faith‑aligned health education delivered through mosques, radio, and community events

About Us

Our Purpose

We believe that health is holistic—connecting body, mind, spirit, family, and community. Prophetic Footsteps brings together:

Our mission is to empower individuals to take meaningful steps toward better health while strengthening trust between Muslim communities and Public Health services.

What We Offer

1. Faith‑Aligned Health Information

Clear, accessible guidance on key health topics—diabetes, obesity, mental wellbeing, pain management, sleep, nutrition, and more—delivered in a way that honours Islamic values and community realities.

2. Personalised Health Coaching Portal

A dedicated online space where individuals can:

  • Access lifestyle assessments

  • Receive personalised health and wellbeing advice

  • Book sessions with qualified health coaches

  • Prepare for meaningful conversations with their GP or healthcare team

This ensures people feel supported, confident, and informed when discussing their health with medical professionals.

3. Become a Community Health Champion

Prophetic Footsteps trains and supports local champions who:

  • Share health messages within their communities

  • Model healthy behaviours

  • Bridge gaps between Public Health and faith communities

  • Help shape future health programmes

4. Community Insights & Co‑Produced Solutions

We listen deeply to the community. Through focus groups, surveys, and lived‑experience storytelling, we identify:

  • Barriers to accessing care

  • Cultural and religious concerns

  • Trusted messengers

  • Practical solutions that work in real life

These insights directly inform Public Health strategy and service design.

This collaboration builds on ACP’s long history of deep community engagement, including:

This programme continues that legacy—ensuring that health information is trusted, culturally grounded, and rooted in lived experience.

About Ashiana Community Project

Ashiana Community Project (ACP) is a long‑standing community organisation based in Birmingham, dedicated to empowering local families through education, wellbeing, and social support.

Our Mission

To strengthen communities by providing culturally competent services that improve health, education, and social inclusion.

Our History

Founded over two decades ago, ACP has become a trusted voice within Birmingham’s diverse communities. ACP has led major Public Health engagement programmes, delivered cultural awareness training, supported GP practices, and collaborated with universities on research into health inequalities.

Our Services Include:

  • Community health programmes

  • Mental health engagement and support

  • Cultural awareness training for professionals

  • Youth and women’s services

  • Family support and advice

  • Community events, festivals, and outreach

  • Research partnerships with universities and Public Health teams

ACP’s commitment to faith‑aligned, culturally grounded health engagement is the foundation upon which Prophetic Footsteps is built.

Who’s Who

Hamid Lea — Programme Director, Prophetic Footsteps

Hamid is a qualified Health Coach specialising in Lifestyle Medicine, behaviour change, and culturally competent health communication. With extensive experience designing community health programmes across Birmingham, he integrates Prophetic wisdom with modern evidence‑based practice to create accessible, faith‑aligned health pathways.

Mamoona Shafique — Programme Manager

Mamoona brings years of experience in community engagement, project management, and women’s health advocacy. She has led multiple Public Health initiatives, coordinated large‑scale community events, and supported ACP’s mental health engagement work. Her expertise ensures the programme is organised, inclusive, and responsive to community needs