Who are we?

How We Started

It started over 9000 miles away, during a humanitarian trip to Indonesia. Out there, stripped of our titles, tech, and daily routines, the barriers naturally fell away. Instead of just nodding at each other in passing, we were working shoulder-to-shoulder, relying on one another. The brotherhood was automatic, deep, and unfiltered.

But when the plane landed back home, that depth evaporated. We returned to the same old routine: the quick “Salam, brother,” the surface-level small talk, and the isolation of the daily grind. We realized something critical, We shouldn’t have to fly across the world to find a space where we can be real.

Sabr Circle was born from that realization. We want to bring that same authentic, “trench-level” connection into our everyday lives, no passport or boarding pass required.

Illustration of a group of Muslim men in a village in Indonesia, with a mountain in the background, representing resilience, brotherhood, and community support

OUR MISSION

To build a faith-rooted brotherhood where men can drop the armor and rise together.

We are building the “third place” for the modern Muslim man. Sabr Circle exists to provide a consistent space for guided reflection, honest dialogue, and genuine connection.

We aren’t here to be therapists or to give another Friday khutbah, we are here to be brothers. Our mission is to ensure that no man has to carry his struggles in silence, bridging the gap between social isolation and meaningful community.

A Note From Our Founder

Sabr Circle wasn’t built in a boardroom, it was born during a humanitarian mission in Indonesia. I went on that deployment just months after my life was uprooted. At the time, getting out of bed was hard enough. I wasn’t looking to start a movement, I was just trying to survive.

But what I found on the humble island of Lombok changed everything: the power of brotherhood. I saw that men can endure almost anything when they have a tribe beside them.
When I returned to my regular life, the silence was deafening. I realized we have plenty of places to network and plenty of places to pray, but nowhere to actually be real.

I founded Sabr Circle to fill that void. I’m not a guru, I’m not a therapist, and I certainly don’t have all the answers. I am here simply as a brother, right beside you.
Syed Usman Zubair

TALK TO US

Have questions about Sabr Circle? We are currently building our foundation and are eager to connect with potential members, guest speakers, and community partners.