We provide advisory, study programmes, and leadership development rooted in spiritual tradition.
For founders, leaders, and organisations who know that profit alone is not enough.
We spend most of our lives working. But how often do we stop to ask who we are becoming through what we build? Business is more than a way to generate income. It is a path that shapes our character, our priorities, and our sense of purpose. If we neglect that reality, work slowly deforms us. If we engage it consciously, it can refine us.
The Spirituality of Business exists to restore that depth without abandoning ambition, growth, or excellence.
Omar DaCosta-Shahid is a writer, entrepreneur, and public speaker working at the intersection of spirituality, ethics, and business.
His work explores how classical spiritual wisdom and psycho-spiritual insight can be translated into practical frameworks for leadership, organisational culture, and everyday work. He is particularly interested in how intention, integrity, and service shape the way we build companies and define success.
Since 2013, Omar has worked in the influencer and digital media space, advising founders, creators, and organisations. He has provided consultancy to brands including Vita Coco, Anchor Butter, and Facebook, and has appeared on BBC and Sky News as a guest contributor.
He is co-founder of M.I.N, a Muslim influencer agency supporting purpose-driven creators.
Omar is the founder of The Spirituality of Business, an educational and advisory initiative exploring a more humane and principled future of work.
Through his writing, teaching, and community building, he hopes to help people rethink success, reconnect to purpose, and build organisations that benefit both people and the wider world.
Self-development for leaders to enhance both personal integrity and company performance.
We work with self development mentors who guide founders and leaderships teams through the inner work needed to lead their companies with greater clarity, discipline, and integrity.
Spiritual Mentor & Educator
Held roles at Shell, Google, Meta, and TikTok, translating classical Islamic principles for modern workplaces. He bridges the gap between ancient ethical frameworks and high-performance corporate environments.
Barrister & Tax Advisor
Advises UHNW individuals and leads private client practices, combining technical expertise with commercial judgment. His focus is on stewardship and the spiritual dimensions of wealth management.
Sirage is an AI-powered brand-building platform developed by Raad Ajlouni. Through The Spirituality of Business, founders can access Sirage directly — ensuring growth and branding remain aligned with values, not vanity.
Discover SirageReviving the spiritual foundations of work through timeless scholarship.
Imam al-Ghazali
A deep reflective study on the spiritual and ethical dimensions of livelihood, based on Imam al-Ghazali's masterpiece.
Imam al-Shaybānī
Studying the foundational text on the obligation of earning, divine providence, and reliance upon God in trade.
Shaykh Ja'far Al-Dimashqi
This treatise by al-Dimashqī is a comprehensive manual on commerce, covering money, trade structures, and market ethics. At its core, it argues that sound markets depend on sound character — that wealth must be rooted in moral discipline and the common good.
We are currently preparing for our next cohort focused on spiritual leadership and ethical entrepreneurship. Circles are kept small to maintain depth.
A curated library of e-books, articles, and video discussions exploring the intersection of spiritual wisdom and modern industry.
Exploring the legacy and profound leadership lessons from the Second Caliph of Islam.
Watch Video →Timeless ethical frameworks for commerce from the Hujjat al-Islam.
Watch Video →Exploring the ethical and spiritual implications of Artificial Intelligence.
Read Now →Comparing the spiritual and material rewards of different paths.
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