01Understanding
Knowledge Circle
Weekly · Wednesday · 5:00–7:00 PM ET
- Curriculum and assigned reading
- Page references and discussion questions
- Guided discussion
- Clarification and evaluation of understanding
00The Green Pill School
TraditionalIslāmfor modernmen
Brotherhood
A school for Muslim men seeking clarity, competence, brotherhood and the character required to lead themselves and their families well.
FilmWatch
See the School in motion
A short film on the framework, the circles, and the standard of formation we hold men to.
Take The Green Pill
01The condition
Most men were
never taught
how to become men
Many Muslim men are navigating conditions that leave them informed but underdeveloped: exposed to argument, starved of formation.
The answer is not another masculine persona.
It is formation
- 01contradictory messages about masculinity
- 02weak Islamic formation
- 03uncertainty regarding marriage and qiwāmah
- 04lack of meaningful male mentorship
- 05lack of accountability
- 06poor boundaries
- 07physical and personal neglect
- 08isolation
- 09a culture that often substitutes discourse for development
02The Green Pill approach
Form,
not
performance
Green Pill development integrates several domains. Masculinity here is not an autonomous ideology or a performance of dominance. It is formation grounded in Islām.
- 01Domain
Dīn
Islamic foundations establish the frame through which everything else is understood.
- 02Domain
Character
Discipline, congruence, adab, responsibility and the ability to act according to principle.
- 03Domain
Competence
A man should become increasingly capable in the practical domains entrusted to him.
- 04Domain
Qiwāmah
Leadership begins with responsibility: learning to lead oneself before expecting to lead a household.
- 05Domain
Brotherhood
Serious development is easier in the company of men committed to accountability and growth.
03The development pathway
A school you
can grow through
The Green Pill School is a long-term environment, not merely a video course. Membership can scale upward or downward depending on need, competence, available time, resources and desired coaching intensity.
- 01Level
Exposure
Encounter the principles, language and standards that frame Green Pill development.
- 02Level
Understanding
Move from familiarity to clarity through curriculum, discussion and evaluation.
- 03Level
Mastery
Internalise material until it shapes judgement, habit and conduct.
- 04Level
Personalised development
Apply the framework to your circumstances with increasing precision.
- 05Level
Long-term suhbah + accountability
Remain in serious companionship where growth is sustained over years, not weeks.
04The School
Programs
Two recurring group formats anchor the School. Flagship programmes deepen specific areas of development.
02Implementation
Accountability Circle
Bi-weekly · Tuesday · 5:00–7:00 PM ET
- Implementation of the Masculine Development Framework
- Incremental habit-building
- Gradual cultivation in the Sunnah
- SMART-goal methodology
- Review of goals, execution, obstacles and progress
VoicesTestimonials
Men who did
the work
Short films from men inside the School. The active voice comes forward; the others wait behind on the ring.
0103Waheed Rahaman
05Founder
Fahim
Faruq
The Green Pill Coach
Fahim’s work with Muslim men developed from mentoring and men’s development work beginning around 2012. What began as small-group coaching eventually developed into Focus-180 and later The Green Pill School.
His work focuses on helping Muslim men integrate traditional Islamic principles with the practical demands of marriage, leadership, personal development, relationships, health and modern life.
He is authorised by ijāzah to teach the farḍ al-ʿayn, Umm al-Barāhīn, and to transmit — with brief commentary — the Shamāʾil al-Muḥammadiyyah. He continues structured study of the Forty Ḥadīth of Imām al-Nawawī, Qāḍī ʿIyāḍ’s al-Shifāʾ with the sharḥ of Mullā ʿAlī al-Qārī, and Arabic with Shaykh Yāsir Ayyūb.
The Green Pill is deliberately distinct from both progressive reinterpretations of gender and secular “red pill” masculinity. Its reference point is Islām. Confidence and masculine development remain grounded in servitude to Allah and following the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, not ego or masculine theatrics.
Focus
Men's coachingMarriage and qiwāmahIslamic foundationsDiscipline and habitBrotherhoodLeadership
06Membership
Choose the
intensity that fits
Four publicly relevant levels. Membership is designed to move with you, not lock you into a single product tier forever.
Unsure which level fits? Apply and we will recommend one.
- 01
Basic
$47
USD / month
Best for
Men testing the School, men with limited bandwidth, or long-term members who want continued connection.
Includes
- One live coaching/class-format call per month
- Choose either one Knowledge Circle or one Accountability Circle for that month’s live access
- Access to one flagship programme at a time
- Recordings from either Knowledge Circle or Accountability Circle, but not both simultaneously
- WhatsApp community
- 02Recommended starting point
Balanced
$77
USD / month
Best for
Men who want deeper classroom and community participation and have the capacity to participate more fully.
Includes
- Weekly Knowledge Circle
- Bi-weekly Accountability Circle
- Both flagship programmes
- Recordings of both Knowledge and Accountability Circle sessions
- WhatsApp community
- 03
Elite
$147
USD / month
Best for
Men serious about mastering the material who also want recurring private coaching.
Includes
- Everything in Balanced
- One private 60–90 minute session with Fahim Faruq every month
- Recorded private session
- Summary
- Actionable next steps
- 04
Premium
VIPOne-on-one
By
arrangementBest for
Men who already understand Fahim’s coaching approach and need significantly deeper individualised work.
Includes
- All Elite benefits
- 2–3 private one-on-one appointments per month
- Long-term coaching relationship over a substantial number of months
- Weekly homework, drills and individual assignments
- Personal client profile including recordings, notes, homework, drills and supplementary resources
- Possibility of additional in-person meetings when appropriate
WhatsApp-only access is reserved for existing or eligible members and is not offered as an ordinary public signup option.
Long-term value
Why men stay
The School is built for sustained formation, not a short burst of motivation.
- 01FeedbackOutside perspective exposes blind spots and accelerates growth that internal effort alone may not produce.
- 02AccountabilityUnderstanding should translate into action.
- 03SuhbahLong-term companionship with men pursuing serious development shapes who a man becomes.
- 04Continued exposureImportant principles must be revisited until they become integrated into character.
- 05AdaptabilityMembership can evolve as a man's needs, circumstances, competence and capacity change.
07Fit
Who this
is for
A mature filter, not a sales pitch.
The School may be for you if
- you are a Muslim man who takes his Dīn seriously
- you want more structure and accountability
- you want clearer foundations around masculinity, marriage and qiwāmah
- you value honest feedback
- you are willing to implement rather than merely consume information
- you want serious male companionship
- you accept that development requires sustained work
Probably not for you if
- you are only looking for entertaining online discourse
- you want instant fixes
- you are unwilling to accept feedback
- you want masculinity separated from Islam
- you are primarily interested in resentment or gender-war content
- you expect Fahim or the community to do the work for you
08Begin
Ready to do
the work?
You do not need to know exactly which tier is right for you. Tell us where you are, what you are working through, and what level of support you are looking for.
01You apply
Tell us where you are and what support you are seeking.
02We review
Your application is read by the School, not an autoresponder.
03We reply by email
You receive a reply at the address you provided with next steps.
Begin application
Read by the School, not an autoresponder
FAQ
Clear answers
Is The Green Pill School a religious scholarly institute?
No. It is a coaching, education, accountability and brotherhood community for Muslim men. It is not a substitute for qualified scholarly, medical, psychological or legal counsel.
Do I need to know which membership tier I want?
No. The intake application allows you to indicate uncertainty. Membership can also scale upward or downward over time based on need, competence, available time, resources and desired coaching intensity.
When do the circles meet?
Knowledge Circle currently meets approximately every Wednesday, 5:00–7:00 PM Eastern Time. Accountability Circle meets approximately bi-weekly on Tuesdays, 5:00–7:00 PM Eastern Time.
Is WhatsApp-only membership available publicly?
WhatsApp-only access is restricted to existing or eligible members and is not offered as an ordinary public signup tier.