At Lamps of Light Project, we understand that reaching out for help takes courage.
Lamps of Light Project, a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities in addressing mental health challenges, along with the complexities of chemical and behavioral addictions through education, treatment, and diverse resources. While our services cater to the general population, we possess a distinct specialization in serving the SAMENA (Southeast Asian, Middle Eastern, North & Sub-Saharan African) and Muslim communities, recognizing the urgent demand for support in this context.
At the core of our approach is a simple belief: those who have courageously faced trauma, neglect, and addiction — and emerged on the other side — become the most powerful guides for others still on the journey of healing. They are the "lamps of light", offering hope, understanding, and a path forward to those seeking healing and transformation.
Tabari Zahir is not just the founder of Lamps of Light Project. He is living proof that recovery is possible.
His childhood was marked by unimaginable loss. The murder of his father at just seven years old set him on a painful path that led to the streets, addiction, and eventually prison.
Even in his darkest moments, his faith never faded. After his release, he pursued Islamic studies and earned a graduate degree in social work.
During his studies, he realized the urgent need for addiction treatment in the Muslim community — and made it his mission.
