AL-MAQASID STUDIO
Al-Maqasid is committed to facilitating the realization of Islam, Iman, and Ihsan through immersion in the prophetic inheritance. To further our mission, we aim to establish the Al-Maqasid Media Studio. This production studio will function as a central hub for creating and distributing innovative content, extending our outreach and engagement to community members beyond our local vicinity.
We aim to establish a premier production studio outfitted with state-of-the-art audio and video equipment, advanced software solutions, and a dynamic production environment conducive to achieving the highest levels of production excellence with Ihsān. The Al-Maqasid Studio will furnish the Al-Maqasid Media Team with the tools and resources essential for crafting professional media content. This content is intended to serve as a catalyst for encouraging broader audiences to engage with Al-Maqasid programming.
RESEARCH
Technology has made it easier for people to access a wide range of digital media from anywhere at any time. Over the past year our online engagement has more than tripled and the number of people who message us telling us they engage with our content regularly is continually increasing. Research shows that more and more people are turning to online programming for learning:
66% of the world’s population, have access to the internet. The number of internet users is expected to reach 7.9 billion by 2029.
On average, internet users spend six and a half hours online every day online (for ages 16-24 average 9 hours per day).
88% of people watch online videos every week, and 65% watch online videos every day.
63% of students in the US engage in online learning activities daily. The number of online
learning users is expected to increase to 57 million by 2027.
About a quarter of U.S. adults regularly watch religious services online; 41% use apps or websites to learn about religion.
AL-MAQASID ONLINE
A common question we are asked is "how can we bring Al-Maqasid to our locale?"
While we prioritize in-person learning for the acquisition of knowledge, we realize there are many people who aren't able to travel to Macungie to participate in our programming. In alignment with our strategic objectives, and considering current research, we intend to launch Al-Maqasid Online in the coming months. Al-Maqasid Online will be our online portal for community engagement and learning. Al-Maqasid Online will feature digital media content created exclusively for our online community. From interactive online courses, exclusive lecture series, documentary films, short films, animated films, podcasts, monthly gatherings (online), interactive workshops and more.
In addition to securing the space for the physical construction of Al-Maqasid Studio, there is a critical need for the acquisition of professional audiovisual equipment. This encompasses the procurement of new live stream hardware and software, multiple high-quality broadcast cameras, broadcast lenses, multimedia studio hardware and software, lighting fixtures, microphones, audio mixers, computer systems, video backdrops, video set design, soundproofing, and various other essential components.
FUNDRAISER
In order to fund the construction of the studio and procure the necessary equipment, we are initiating a fundraising campaign with a target goal of $65,000. This will enable us to acquire all necessary equipment and complete the studio construction process.
THE TEAM
We are grateful to have Mustafa Davis as our Media Director. Mustafa brings with him a wealth of experience as an award-winning film producer, and his contributions have significantly impacted the Islamic discourse both in North America and abroad. Alongside Mustafa we have an award-winning production team at Al-Maqasid to help bring our production plans to fruition.
We pray that Al-Maqasid Studio will assume a pivotal role in producing and disseminating digital media content that thoroughly embodies the Prophetic inheritance and represents the profound beauty inherent within Islam.