About

A place to rebuild — with dignity.

Mission

To provide a faith-centered, recovery-focused home and supportive services that empower men to overcome life's challenges and restore their dignity, stability, and purpose.

Vision

A community where every man, regardless of his past struggles, has the opportunity to heal, rebuild, and thrive in faith, family, and society.

Purpose

To uplift men in transition by offering safe housing, guidance, and faith-centered support that fosters resilience, accountability, and long-term success.

Faith-centered, not faith-based.

Hijrah House is faith-centered, not faith-based. The home is rooted in Islamic values of dignity, accountability, and community — and welcomes men of all faiths and backgrounds.

There is no required religious programming. Support services — case management, peer recovery support, resource navigation — are secular and open to everyone.

Part of something bigger

A foundation for what comes next.

Hijrah House is a nonprofit subsidiary of Mumineen Community Development Corporation (MCDC). Within MCDC's Stability & Opportunity Framework, Hijrah House occupies the Stabilization stage — the foundation from which residents move toward capability building and economic mobility.

The home also draws on the community of Masjid Al Mumineen, anchoring it in lived support.

Our Team

Meet the people behind Hijrah House.

The volunteer management team is dedicated to implementing programming, codes of conduct, and ensuring that each resident will lead a successful life after their residential experience has ended.

Julius Mansa

Board President & Co-Founder

Dr. Mansa is the Board President of Mumineen Community Development Corporation, parent organization of Hijrah House, and also serves as Assistant Imam of Masjid Mumineen. A co-founder of Hijrah House, he represents the board on the Volunteer House Management Team. He holds degrees from Indiana University Bloomington (Bachelor), Colorado State University (Master), and South College (Doctorate). Dr. Mansa has certifications in Mental Health First Aid and Peer Recovery Coaching.

Raymond Powell

Executive Director & Co-Founder

Raymond serves as Executive Director of Mumineen Community Development Corporation and Hijrah House Corporation and is a co-founder of both organizations. Powell has over 26 years of justice-involvement, lived experience, and program management. Raymond is a graduate of Ball State University (Bachelors), and is a ICAADA Certified Peer Recovery Coach and Moral Reconation Therapy Facilitator.

Imam Ismail Abdul Aleem

Advisor & Volunteer House Manager

Imam Ismail Abdul Aleem is the Imam and Board President of Masjid Mumineen. The Imam has served as a Chaplain in the Indiana Department of Corrections for over 25 years, now retired. He is one of the original founders of Hijrah House, a project that was started over 20 years ago.

Malik Cooper

Volunteer House Manager & Co-Founder

Malik Cooper is a co-founder of the Hijrah House and has over 15 years of lived experience. Malik is an electrician by trade, motivational speaker, and world traveler. Malik is a graduate of Vincennes University and is an ICAADA trained Peer Recovery Coach.

Antony Dix

Co-Founder & Volunteer House Manager

Antony serves on the Volunteer House Management Team, and is a co-founder of both the Hijrah House and Mumineen Community Development Corporation. Antony has over 10 years of lived experience and justice-involvement. Mr. Dix is a businessman, Indiana Dept. of Corrections case manager and graduate of Oakland City University (Bachelors). Antony is also an ICAADA Certified Peer Recovery Coach.

Tyrone Wilbourn

Co-Founder & Volunteer House Manager

Tyrone is a co-founder of the Hijrah House, serves on the Volunteer House Management Team, and is a co-founder of Mumineen Community Development Corporation. Tyrone has over 10 years of justice-involvement and lived experience. Tyrone is an ICAADA trained and Certified Peer Recovery Coach.

Kevin Muhammad

House Manager

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