Research team
Who is behind the project
Rooted in Faith is led by a single principal investigator, with the project designed to expand through collaboration with researchers, practitioners, and partner organisations over time.Dr Muhammad Umar Boodoo
Associate Professor in Organisation & Work · Warwick Business School
Umar Boodoo’s research sits at the interface of business and society, with a focus on how organisations create value, distribute resources, and relate to the communities they serve. His work engages with stakeholder theory, organisational governance, and the strategic behaviour of mission‑driven organisations.
He is the principal investigator of the Rooted in Faith project, which examines Islamic charitable organisations as distinctive organisational forms rather than simply as service providers. The project builds on his broader research interest in charities, foundations, and alternative forms of organising.
He welcomes enquiries from researchers, practitioners, and organisations interested in collaboration or knowledge exchange.
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Working with others
The project is intentionally designed as a platform for collaboration. Future phases may involve additional academic researchers, partner charities, and practitioners interested in reflecting on governance, impact, and organisational practice within the Islamic charity sector.
Opportunities for collaboration may include joint research, practitioner workshops, comparative studies, and co‑authored outputs.
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