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Imam Dr. Omar SuleimanDr. Omar Suleiman is the President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and a professor of Islamic Studies at Southern Methodist University. He's also the resident scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center, and Co-Chair of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square, a multi-faith alliance for peace and justice. Originally from New Orleans, LA, he began his journey of traditional Islamic learning in the year 2000 and has spent years studying in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Malaysia, etc. Upon becoming certified in various traditional sciences, he completed a Bachelor's degree in Islamic law, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, a Master's degree in Islamic Finance, a Master's Degree in Political History, and completed his PhD from the International Islamic University of Malaysia in Islamic Thought and Civilization.
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Dr. Mizanur Rahman AzhariMizanur Rahman Azhari is a Bangladeshi Islamic scholar, public speaker and Islamic preacher. He completed his undergraduate degree from the Department of Tafsir and Quranic Science at Al Azhar University, Kairo, Egypt. He received his Ph.D. from International Islamic University, Malaysia.
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Harun O. Rashid
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Siraj Wahaj, Imam of Masjid At-Taqwa in New York is well known among Muslims in North America as a dynamic speaker and tireless supporter of Islamic causes. Imam Siraj Wahhaj, currently the Imam of Masjid Al-Taqwa in Brookyn, New York, accepted Islam in 1969. He received Imam training at Ummul Qura University of Makkah in 1978 and has gone on to become a national and international speaker on Islam. He received high praises from the media and NYPD for initiating anti-drug patrol in Brooklyn, New York in 1988. Imam Wahhaj was the first person to give an Islamic invocation to the United States Congress.
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Imam Delouer HussainImam Dalouer is one of the former national president of the Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA). He is also the Imam and Khatib of Baitul Mamur Masjid, Brooklyn, NY. He served as a Shura member and executive director of MUNA on several terms. Imam Dalouer attained his Master's in Hadith Studies from Madrasha Board in Dhaka and Master's in Theology and Islamic Studies from Islamic University of Khostia, Bangladesh. He has published many books on Islam, most notably "Taqwa and Muthaqi," and several Islamic research articles published in newspapers and magazines. He is a frequent speaker at Islamic events and has emerged as one of the renowned Islamic scholars in Muslim Community.
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Imam Dr. Mohamed Abu TalebMohamed AbuTaleb serves as Dean of Administration at Boston Islamic Seminary and Senior Fellow at Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. Previously, he transitioned from a successful career in technology leadership at a Fortune 100 company to serve the community full-time at the helm of one of the largest Islamic centers in the South, serving as Imam, Religious Director, and Member of the Board for seven years. Dr. AbuTaleb has been featured in media coverage from outlets including National Geographic, NPR, ABC11, Religion News Service, and WRAL; and lectured at a number of universities including Harvard, MIT, Columbia, Duke, and Georgia Tech. He co-founded Oaktree Institute, Muslim Link Newspaper, and Capital-Area Islamic Library. Dr. Mohamed has a background in both Islamic studies along with science & technology. He completed his Ph.D. and Master's in Electrical Engineering from MIT, Alimiyyah degree (License in Islamic Scholarship) from Al-Salam Institute, and multiple diploma programs at the Cambridge Islamic College. He also holds degrees in physics and mathematics from the University of Maryland.
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Ustadh Wahaj TarinUstadh Wahaj Tarin graduated as an Extractive Metallurgist. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and a Master's Degree in Business Administration. His passion for faith based education has led him to be the Principal of the Australian Islamic College, the President of Islamic Motivations, conductor of weekly Halaqas and one of our community's prolific Khateebs. Ustadh Wahaj Tarin has gained popularity around the world as a faith based motivational speaker and an educational leader. He sits on many advisory committees and informs key decisions of political, educational leaders. Ustadh Wahaj Tarin has gained popularity around the world as a faith-based motivational speaker and an educational leader. He sits on many advisory committees and informs key decisions of political, educational leaders.
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Sister Dunia ShuaibUstādha Dunia Shuaib is a passionate and dedicated student of sacred knowledge and Islāmic psychology. She is currently perusing doctorate in Philosophy in Islamic Studies with a concentration on Islamic psychology. Ustadha Dunia is the visionary behind Guided Hearts Institute—a newly established nonprofit organization focused on fostering spiritual, relational, and mental wellness. In addition to her role as the founder and executive director of GHI, Ustādha Dunia is an esteemed educator, and renowned lecturer who is recognized internationally for her captivating lectures and an accomplished author.
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Sheikh Majed MahmoudSheikh Majed Mahmoud is one of the leading activists of Da'wah in United Sates of America. With his heart-touching reminders and soft approach, Ustadh Majed makes Islam digestible and beloved to people of all ages. A Hafidh of Quran, Ustadh Majed is a shining example for students seeking growth and development within Islamic Studies. Ustad Majed has traveled around the world lecturing about different aspects of Islam. In his pursuit for Islamic studies, he completed a Bachelor's degree in Islamic Jurisprudence & Legal Theory from Al-Madinah International University. He also completed a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Windsor and a Master's degree in Business Administration from Wayne State University.
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Dr. Asif HiraniDr. Asif Hirani is a religious scholar and author who has been serving Muslim communities in America for over a decade. He initially began his study of Arabic and Hadith at Dr. Israr Ahmed's Quran Academy followed by Jamia Abi Bakr. He has completed a Master's in Islamic Studies (Usūl al-dīn) and a Ph.D. from Al-Madina International University in Tafsīr and ʿUlūm-al-Qurʾān. In addition to this, Dr. Hirani has studied the sciences of Tafsīr, Ḥadīth, and Fiqh traditionally with several scholars in private classes held in Madinah and Pakistan. Dr. Hirani has published numerous articles and books on a variety of topics related to the textual and rational sciences. The most notable of these publications include: 1) "Guidelines for Men-Women Interaction in Islam" 2) "Aspects of Tarbiyah in Surah Yousuf from a Psychological Perspective (Arabic)" 3) "Islamic vs Postmodern Paradigm of Sexuality - Rethinking the Rainbow". He has served as a resident scholar in the northeast for over 10 years and is currently serving in Dallas, Texas as: a) A resident scholar of ICNA Dallas b) An honorary resident scholar at IANT (Richardson Masjid in Dallas, TX) c) An adjunct faculty member at the Boston Islamic Seminary d) A dean for AMAL (عمل) Institute: A 2- Year academic project to produce well-grounded Islamic workers who have Amal-centric knowledge.
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Mufti Hussain KamaniMufti Hussain Kamani is an instructor at Qalam. He also serves as a resident scholar for the Islamic Association of Carrollton (Masjid Al-Rahman).Mufti Hussain Kamani was born and raised in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. His journey to pursue sacred Islamic knowledge began at age 6. By the age of 9, he completed the memorization of the Holy Quran. To further advance his studies in the Islamic Sciences, he traveled to the United Kingdom and pursued formal Islamic authorizations (ijazahs). For 7 years, Mufti Kamani studied a rigorous curriculum covering the Arabic language and literature, Islamic jurisprudence, Tafseer of the Holy Qur'an, Hadith, Islamic Philosophy, and Aqeedah. He later earned his graduate degree in Business Management from the University of Coventry in the UK.
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Dr. Altaf HusainAltaf Husain is a native of Cleveland, Ohio and lives currently in Northern Virginia with his wife and children. He serves as Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at Howard University in Washington DC. His research interests include the mental health and integration of immigrant and refugee families, and especially Muslim adolescents, in the United States. He serves as founding Vice President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and an advisory board member of the Peaceful Families Project -dedicated to the prevention of domestic violence.
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Abu Ahmed NuruzzamanBrother Abu Ahmed Nuruzzaman is a Former President of Muslim Ummah Of North America. A prolific speaker, Brother Nuruzzaman is an early childhood educator in New York City.
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Dr. Farhan Abdul Azeez was born and raised in Michigan. He attended Michigan Islamic Academy, a full-time Islamic school, from KG-12th grade. His passion for Islam led him to study Arabic and Tajweed in Egypt, and Islamic Studies with local institutes and teachers in the US. He is also an avid student with AlMaghrib Institute, having taken classes with them since 2004. Dr. Farhan currently is a student at the Qalam Institute Seminary Program in Dallas, TX. Dr. Farhan completed his undergraduate studies from Michigan State University (MSU) in 2006, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Human Biology. He also went to medical school at MSU, graduating from Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2012. He currently is a medical resident specializing in Emergency Medicine.
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Imam Suleiman HaniImam Suleiman Hani is an international lecturer and resident scholar from Michigan who currently serves as an AlMaghrib Institute instructor, a Yaqeen Institute scholar, and a graduate student at Harvard University. At the age of 14, Suleiman completed a 10-month Qur'an memorization program and began his intensive studies under numerous scholars, later earning a Master of Arts degree from the University of Jordan's College of Shari'ah, ranking first in his class. Over the past decade, he has served as an Imam and community leader in Michigan, lectured in dozens of countries, and was featured on the largest Islamic TV stations worldwide. His recent hobbies include mixed martial arts, archery, and skydiving.
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Dr. Syedur Rahman ChowdhuryDr. Syedur R. Chowdhury is an anesthesiologist in Flushing, New York and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area. He received his medical degree from Chittagong Medical College and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Syedur Rahman Chowdhury is National Vice President of MUNA. And he is responsible for education and leadership development within MUNA. He is also facilitating the activities of MUNA Youth and Young Sisters of MUNA. Before his current responsibility, he served as National President, Vice President, Secretary General, Director of education, Director of women wing of MUNA. He has been elected as member of MUNA National Shura many times. He was graduated from Chittagong University, Bangladesh. After migrating to USA, he went through various postgraduate education and training. He has been employed in the health care field.
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Shaykh Abdul Nasir JangdaShaykh Abdul Nasir Jangda was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. At the age of 10 began the road to knowledge by moving to Karachi, Pakistan, and memorizing the entire Qur'an in less than one year. After graduating from high school, he continued his studies abroad at the renowned Jamia Binoria and graduated from its demanding seven year program in 2002 at the top of his class with numerous licenses to teach in various Islamic Sciences. Along with the Alim Course he concurrently completed a B.A. and M.A. in Arabic from Karachi University. He also obtained a Masters in Islamic Studies from the University of Sindh. He taught Arabic at the University of Texas at Arlington from 2005 to 2007. He served as the Imam at the Colleyville Masjid in the Dallas area for three years. He is a founding member and chairman of Mansfield Islamic Center. He has served as an instructor and curriculum advisor to various Islamic schools and Islamic studies programs including Qalam Seminary for which he is the founder and director. His latest projects include Quran Intensive (a summer program focusing on Arabic grammar and Tafsir), Quranic analysis lectures, Khateeb Training, chronicling of the Prophetic Biography, and personally mentoring and teaching his students at the Qalam Seminary. His light-hearted nature and southern warmth make him one of the most sought-after speakers on the international scene.
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Dr. Zahid BukhariDr. Zahid Bukhari, President of the Islamic Circle of North America, serves as Executive Director of the Center for Islam and Public Policy (CIPP). He served as Director, American Muslim Studies Program at Prince Alwaleed Center for Muslim-Christian understanding, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. He also worked as Director, Project MAPS: Muslims in American Public Square at Georgetown University and is currently serving as a member of Governor of Maryland Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs. Dr. Bukhari has a Masters in Economics from University of Karachi and Ph.D. in Political Science from University of Connecticut.
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Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy is an instructor at Qalam. He is a faculty member at the Qalam Seminary where he teaches Aqeedah and Tazkiya. He is actively involved in Qalam's various online programs. Born and raised in Chicago, Ustadh AbdelRahman has Bachelor's Degrees in Education and Religious Studies. He has pursued traditional Islamic studies at the Alimiyah level over the last decade with numerous teachers, primarily under the mentorship of Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda. He has been serving the community in a full-time capacity in various roles such as a youth director, Islamic Studies teacher, chaplain, and imam, as well as the Director of Root Community Space. He currently resides in Dallas, TX with his wife and two children.
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Sheikh Khalilur Rahman ChistiIslmic Scholar and author of many books including Macro Structure of Quran
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Nihad AwadNational Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) in Washington, DC, America's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization. Nihad Awad is featured in The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre's "500 Most Influential Muslims 2009." Arabian Business magazine ranked Mr. Awad among 100 of the "World's Most Influential Arabs" for 2010.
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Abu Samiha Sirajul IslamImam Abu Samiha Sirajul Islam graduated from the International Islamic University Malaysia with communication and Islamic revealed knowledge in 1995 and attained a Master of LIS in 1997 also from IIUM. Taught computing and communication at Olympia College Kuala Lumpur from 1997-2000. Currently working as High School social studies teacher at Brooklyn, New York. Khatib and a Board member of Brooklyn Islamic Center. He was a former Shura member of MUNA and Former Director of MUNA Youth. Currently the National Joint Director of Education, MUNA.
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Oussama JamalOussama Jamal is the Secretary General of US council of Muslim Organizations, an Umbrella organization of national, regional, and local Muslim organizations. He is also the chairman of MAS –PACE, the public affairs and civic engagement Division of Muslim American Society. He is also the Mosque foundation, Bridgeview, IL and board member of Metro-Industrial Area foundation. He also serves on the State department's sub-committee on International religious freedom. Br. Oussama served in different capacity including Fox Valley Muslim Community Center, IL and former president of Council of Arab organizations, IL. He also chaired the steering committee for ISNA's annual convention for three consecutive years.
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Dr. Ayman HammousDr. Ayman Hammous is the executive director of Muslim American society. Dr. Ayman was a founding member of many local MAS projects including the first MAS Youth Center in the country. He was also president of the Muslim American Society of New York, an elected national General Assembly and Board of Trustees member, and an elected Vice President of MAS National.
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An active Islamic worker for the last 40 years, Br Maqsood has served as the elected member of Central Shura of Islamic Circle of North America for several terms. He holds a Master's degree in Civil Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.
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Muhaddith Mahmudul Hassan
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Dr. Nakibur RahmanDr. Nakibur Rahman is an Associate Professor of Finance at University of North Carolina, Pembroke. Dr. Rahman served as a Visiting faculty of financial economics at Tulane University from 2010 till 2013. Dr. Rahman completed his Ph.D. in Finance from University of New Orleans in May, 2013 and obtained Masters in Information Systems from University of Maine in 2003. Dr. Rahman obtained his bachelor degree in Business Administration from International Islamic University, Malaysia in 2000. He worked in Bangladesh from 2004-2006. Dr. Rahman is Human right activist and political observer. He works as an advocacy director for a Washington D.C. based human rights organization called Organization for peace and justice (OPJ). Dr. Rahman serves on the board for Human rights and development for Bangladesh (HRDB). Dr. Rahman writes in open Democracy and other platforms on issues related to human rights. Twitter: @nakib77
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Arman Chowdhury, CPAArman S. Chowdhury is the managing partner and principal owner of Arman Chowdhury CPA PC. He has an MBA from The Barnard M. Baruch College of City University of New York and is licensed as a certified public accountant by the state of New York. Arman Chowdhury is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified in Financial Management (CFM). He has been serving as National Executive Director of MUNA since 2021, He is also the president of Baitul Mamur Masjid and Community Center.
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Dr. Mohsin AnsariDr. Mohsin Ansari is the current President of Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA)Dr. Ansari has been associated with ICNA in different capacities for three decades and has previously served as the Chairman of ICNA Relief and Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD). He has also served on the National Shura ICNA since 2003, and has been associated with Islamic work for over 4 decades. Dr. Ansari is a Pediatrician and a Neonatal specialist. He completed his medical training at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Ansari is currently licensed to practice medicine in several states. He is also author of multiple research papers published both in national and international medical journals. He lives in Maryland with his wife and five children.
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Dr. Abdus Salam Azadi
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Mawlana Lutfur Rahman
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Ustadh Abdul RashidUstadh Abdul Rashid is the Director of all Islamic Programs at Masjid Sidiki and teaches the majority of the classes himself. Ma Sha Allah The Ustadh has been blessed with the Ijazah in all Ten Recitations of the Holy Quran and various books in other Islamic disciplines. Below is a list of a few of the books in which he has received Ijazah (certification). Qur'an/Tajweed: Ijazah in all Ten Qiraats( both Sughra and Kubra) Tuhfatul Atfaal As-Shatbiyyah Ad-Durrah Tayibatu-Nashr Arabic: Al-Ajrumiyah Fiqh/Hadith : Arba'een An-Nawawi Ahkaam Al-Jana'eez Usool Al-Thalaathah Sifatul As-Salatul An-Nabiyy
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Imam Rafeek MohammedImam Rafeek Mohammed is a lifelong Daee and Principal at Al Ihsan Academy.
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Imam Shamsi Ali is a renowned Muslim Scholar and a well-known Imam in New York City, USA. Imam Ali serves in numerous organizations such as the Partnership of Faith in NY, Universal Clergy Coalition-International, the Asian Muslim Federation of North America, the Muslim Foundation of America, Inc., the annual Muslim Day Parade in NYC. He was among a few religious leaders who had been invited to accompany President George W. Bush to visit Ground Zero days after September 11th. He is a recipient of the 2008 ICLI Interfaith Award, Ellis Island Medal of Honor Award. In 2006, he was named one of the seven most influential religious leaders in New York City by New York Magazine. Furthermore, in 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012, Imam Ali was chosen as one of the 500 most influential Muslims in the world by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center in Jordan and Georgetown University. Imam Ali obtained his BA in Tafseer from the International Islamic University Islamabad-Pakistan in 1991 and an MA in comparative Studies of Religions in 1994. He is a frequent speaker at the United Nations forums and a media guest contributor for ABC, PBS, BBC World, CNN, Fox News, National Geographic, and al-Jazeera. Imam Shamsi Ali is a native Indonesian, born and raised in Bulukumba, South Sulawesi.
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Ahmad AlsardaryAhmad Alsardary graduated from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia with a Bachelors degree in Health Sciences and a Masters degree in Occupational Therapy. He is currently an Occupational Therapist in the home health setting working with the geriatric population in the Philadelphia area. Ahmad is currently pursuing his Bachelors degree in Islamic Studies from Mishkah University. He has been blessed with the opportunity to speak for multiple organizations including Al-Maghrib Institute, Young Muslims, and ICNA-MAS. Ahmad also regularly gives khutbas and talks at various masajid and universities. He also has experience with fundraising and outreach work for various non-profit organizations and masajid.
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Dr. Tahir WyattDr. Tahir Wyatt is a published academic, experienced interpreter, and instructor of Islamic studies and comparative religion. During his twenty-one years of studying and teaching in Saudi Arabia, he procured several degrees, including a doctorate in theology. He was also the only American ever to be appointed to teach in the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, the second holiest site in the Muslim world. Dr. Wyatt currently lectures both nationally and internationally at mosques, universities, and other institutions of learning. Dr. Tahir serves as the Executive Director of the United Muslim Masjid in Philadelphia and is the President of the Quran, Arabic, and Reflection Institute (QARI), an institute dedicated to structured, curriculum-based instruction of the Quran and Arabic Language. He also serves as the Director of the Systematic Theology department of Yaqeen Institute, and as an Associate Editor on Yaqeen's Editorial Review Board. Dr. Wyatt has a Ph.D. at the Islamic University of Medinah, KSA with the highest classification (mumtaz); an M.A. in Aqeedah; a B.A. in the Science of Hadith and Islamic Studies; and A.A. in Arabic.
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Ismahan AbdullahiIsmahan is a fierce advocate, community organizer, motivational public speaker and an unapologetic Black Muslim Somali refugee woman who is passionate and relentless in working for justice and equity. In 1992, Ismahan Abdullahi and her family escaped war-torn Somalia to have a life of hope and opportunity in America. This experience has shaped her to advocate for and work on building and strengthening Muslim and refugee communities in San Diego for over a decade where she served as a board member for multiple local community-based organizations and institutions, including the Islamic School of San Diego, Islamic Center of San Diego, Huda Community Center and countless others. Ismahan has worked to train and develop a leadership pipeline for youth and community leaders, foster a strong sense of Muslim identity and build a vibrant and active community that is at the forefront of social justice. In her past role as Director of Movement and Campaign Strategies at PANA, she helped to build a newly founded organization as she built grassroots community power through organizing, advocacy, alliance building, designing and implementing a civic engagement infrastructure in refugee communities, developing leaders, addressing hate crimes and using an integrated voter engagement strategy to build a visible refugee electorate. She continues to be engaged in and work on issues that address racial disparities, social injustices, equity and inclusion for marginalized communities. She is a former co-host on Flip the Script: The Future is Female podcast which lifts up women game changers and leaders in San Diego county. She also served as a member of the Strategic Council for statewide tables Mobilizing the Immigrant Vote and Steering Committee member for Power California as well as a representative on California Calls' African-American Civic Engagement Program. Ismahan received her Bachelor's in Human Biology from UCSD and a MA in Education with Concentration in Counseling from SDSU. She currently serves as the National Deputy Director for the Muslim American Society's Public Affairs and Civic Engagement Department and also serves as the Executive Director at MAS PACE San Diego. Ismahan has received numerous recognitions and awards for her work including Assemblywoman Gonzalez-Fletcher's 2018 Woman of the Year recognition, Power-Builder Award, recognized by NAACP for her service in the community, Moxie Theatre's Women with Grit and Determination award, Youth Adult Ally 2019 and more. . As a frequent speaker in local and national platforms, Ismahan is passionate about working for justice and building an inclusive society.
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Ustadha Taimiyyah ZubairUstadha Taimiyyah Zubair is an established teacher with a focus on Quran. She is known for her translation and tafseer of the Quran. She has completed and taught a number of word-for-word translations, and brief and detailed tafaseer. She has pursued intensive Islamic studies under the guidance of her parents and scholars, Dr. Idrees Zubair and Dr. Farhat Hashmi (founders of Al Huda International). Ustadha Taimiyyah is an instructor at Al Huda Institute and Al Maghrib Institute, and can often be found teaching classes in the GTA and internationally.
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Dr. Chowdhury Mahmud HassanObtained B. Pharm.(Hons) and M. Pharm. (thesis group) degree from the Dhaka University in 1973 (exam. held in 1975) and 1974 (exam. held in 1976) respectively, securing First position in First Class in both the examinations. Dr. Hassan Received Ph.D. degree in 1982 from the Dept. of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom. Dr. Hassan Joined as Lecturer in the Department of Pharmacy, Dhaka Univ., in January, 1978 and progressed through the ranks to Professor in the same department in March, 1992. Dr. Hassan was the Chairman in the Dept. of Pharmacy from 1992 to 1993. Director of Drug Administration, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, from July 1993 to January 1997. Dr. Hassan was Elected as the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Dhaka Univ., for two terms from 1999 to 2003 and Chairman of BCSIR (Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) from 11th August 2005 to 10th August 2008. Dr. Hassan was the Vice-Chancellor, Manarat International University, from 13th October 2012 to 12th October 2016.
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Imam Baba Galle BarryImam Bab Galle Barry is a community leader and Imam of Futa Islamic Center.
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