About the Author

Dr. Yumna Jafri approaches life with curiosity, rigor, and a quiet audacity. She has dedicated her professional career to treating underserved populations in New York City, a choice that required intellect, empathy, and relentless perseverance. Yet her inquiry does not stop at the physical body. She examines the unseen forces shaping human behavior, perception, and spirituality.

A graduate of Princeton University and the University of Michigan, Dr. Jafri balances scientific expertise with philosophical exploration. Her work in functional MRI research and cognitive psychology informs her spiritual reflections, creating a rare lens through which reason and faith align rather than conflict. Her virtual Quran Study Circles have engaged communities for nearly a decade, reflecting her commitment to making complex ideas accessible and actionable.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Jafri navigates family life with three children, a devoted husband, and a cat whose antics remind her that unpredictability is part of the human condition. Her reflections on life, morality, and faith are rooted in lived experience, not theory alone. Every insight she shares is tested against the realities of caregiving, community, and personal growth.