The Ridah Siddiqui Medical Education Fund

The Ridah Siddiqui Medical Education Fund

A Legacy of Compassion, Knowledge, and Continuous Charity

The Ridah Siddiqui Medical Education Fund was established to honor the life, legacy, and vision of our beloved sister Ridah Akheel Siddiqui, whose sincerity, compassion, and quiet strength continue to uplift everyone who knew her. Ridah was a medical student at UT Southwestern and a proud graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, where she studied Neuroscience and Nutrition. She was an integral part of the Austin Muslim community, founding the Longhorn Muslim Network and serving tirelessly at Nueces Mosque and UT MSA.

Whether she was mentoring students, organizing community programs, or welcoming others with warmth and grace, Ridah had a gift for making people feel seen, valued, and supported.

At the heart of her journey in medicine was a profound intention: to make her life a form of sadaqah jariyah — a continuous charity expressed through healing, research, education, and service to humanity. She viewed medicine as a sacred trust rooted in compassion, humility, and devotion to Allah.
Ridah held tightly to her deen, carried a sincere niyyah to pursue the Alimah program, and remained deeply committed to advancing medical education.

She often said,
“I do not seek to take a seat for myself; I strive to create opportunities for those around me.”

This fund carries that mission forward.

Supporting the Future of Muslim Women in Medicine

The Ridah Siddiqui Medical Education Fund places special emphasis on supporting Muslim female medical students, recognizing Ridah’s own journey through demanding academic pathways and her heartfelt desire to uplift women pursuing rigorous professional fields. She saw how many gifted and passionate young Muslim women struggled against financial, social, and systemic barriers — and she dreamed of removing those obstacles so they could rise with confidence and community support.

While the fund prioritizes female students, it is not exclusive.
If a Muslim male student is in true financial need, he may also be considered — reflecting Ridah’s belief that anyone striving to learn, grow, and serve others deserves a chance.

A Living Legacy of Knowledge and Good Deeds

Allah reminds us in the Qur’an:
“Whoever saves one life, it is as if they have saved all of humanity.” (Surah Al-Ma’idah 5:32)

Ridah lived her life in pursuit of all three. Through this fund, her impact continues.

Why Your Donation Matters

• Support Muslim Medical Students: Your donation helps students aspiring to serve humanity through medicine.
• Strengthen Ridah’s Sadaqah Jariyah: Every contribution continues her legacy of good deeds.
• Invest in Future Physicians: Empower students who will heal, teach, research, and uplift communities.
• Empower Muslim Women: Help open doors for women in fields where they are deeply needed.
• Remove Financial Barriers: Ensure that financial hardship does not stop someone from serving Allah through medicine.

Every dollar you give becomes a part of Ridah’s legacy — and a part of your own.

A Legacy Rooted in Faith, Knowledge, and Service

Ridah’s life teaches us that true success lies not in what we take, but in what we give. This fund continues her mission by empowering students who embody her spirit of empathy, excellence, and devotion to humanity.

Give Today

May Allah accept every contribution, elevate Ridah’s rank in Jannah, and make this fund a source of light for generations to come.

Donate today. Carry forward Ridah’s legacy. Support the healers of tomorrow.