Dr. 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.
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.
Dr. 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.
Imam Dalouer is the 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.
Brother Harun O. Rashid is a life long Daee. Brother Harun became the National Vice President of Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA), He was was National President of MUNA for 2021-2022 session and 2023-2024 Session. Prior to that he was the National Executive director of MUNA and President of New York Zone. Previously Br. Harun O. Rashid also served as President of Parkchester Islamic Center. Brother Harun is a prolific speaker and travelled many countries to spread the teachings of Islam.
Shaykh 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.
Imam Tom Facchine (fuh-KEEN-ee) converted to Islam in 2010. He finished his BA in Political Science from Vassar College in 2011 and was granted the opportunity to study at the Islamic University of Madinah from 2015-2020, where he obtained his BA from the Faculty of Shariah. Imam Tom is currently the Research Director of Islam and Society at the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. He is also resident scholar of Utica Masjid (Utica, New York), as well as the Imam of Hamilton College where he does chaplaincy work. He also teaches Tafseer to middle-schoolers online through Legacy International Online High School.
Ustadha 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.
Mohamed 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.
Altaf 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.
Ismahan 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.
Brother 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.
Oussama 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.
Dr. Osama Abuirshaid is the Executive Director and a board member of American Muslims for Palestine (AMP). He is a board member of the U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO), an umbrella organization of eight major national American Muslim organizations. He lectures frequently on Middle East and American politics. He is a regular commentator on Palestinian and Middle Eastern affairs as well as on the American domestic and foreign policy on various Arabic satellite T.V. channels such as Aljazeera. He authored or coauthored several books in Arabic and he published dozens of studies and articles in Arabic and English, on issues relevant to the Middle East and its political climate. He is the co-author of the controversial study: "Hamas: Ideological Rigidity and Political Flexibility," which was published by the United States Institute of Peace in 2009. He is a community activist and speaker. Abuirshaid completed his PhD in Political Science at Loughborough University in the United Kingdom.
Dr. 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.
Shaykh Abdool Rahman Khan is the Chairman of the ICNA Shariah Council. He is also an executive member of the Fiqh Council of North America. He went to Madinah, to study Islam at the International Islamic University and specializes in the laws of Islamic Inheritance. He received his BA in Education and after teaching for few years in his hometown in Guyana, South America. He was the first Muslim to do the invocation at the inauguration of the Governor of Illinois. Shaykh Khan has authored, Co-authored, translated and edited a number of books including: ""An easy way to understand the sciences of Fiqh"" ""Marital Rights in Islam"" ""Islamic Inheritance in the US context"" ""Stories of The Companions of the Prophet"" ""Beauty pearls for Chemo Girls"" ""A Book of Supplications and Incantations".
Dr. 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.
Shaikh Fariq Naik is the son of the world-famous orator on Islaam and Comparative religion, Dr Zakir Naik. He has completed his A Levels (CIE, UK) at Islamic International School & Junior College, Mumbai. Alhamdulillaah, Shaikh Fariq became a Haafidh of the Qur'aan at the age of 13, while studying at school. At the tender age of 8, while on Da'wah trips with his father, Shaikh Fariq started giving short talks in front of thousands of people in Chennai, Pune, Dubai, Italy, Trinidad and other cities of the world. In 2003, at age 9, he addressed over 50,000 people in Srinagar and a larger audience in Hyderabad in 2006, at age 12. Shaikh Fariq is also an accomplished sportsman, particularly in Football, Swimming, Karate and Judo. He has won the school's "Best Sports Boy Trophy" for five consecutive years, Alhamdulillaah. He is also a black belt in Taekwondo and Karate. Shaikh Fariq was the youngest speaker, at 15 years, amongst the over 30 Islamic speakers that came from 15 different countries in one of the world's largest English Islaamic conferences, the International Islaamic Da'wah Conference, "Peace - The Solution for Humanity" held in November 2009 in Mumbai, India. After his brief presentations on Peace TV, he has been invited to give talks on Islaam in different parts of the world, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Nigeria, Italy, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Mauritius, Gambia, Trinidad and other countries. These travels have broadened his understanding for International Da'wah work. Along with formal worldly education, he aims to specialize in Islaamic knowledge. He hopes to, In Shaa Allaah, follow in his father's footsteps and excel in Da'wah work. Shaikh Fariq has completed his Arabic Language Diploma and Bachelor's Degree in Sharee'ah from Al Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. At present he is in his final term of his Masters in Fiqh and Usool e Fiqh from the International Islamic University of Malaysia. Shaikh Fariq is an inspiration for the youth, being the youngest regular speaker on Peace TV. He appears on Peace TV in the weekly programme 'Teen Star'. Besides assisting his father in his Da'wah activities he also handles the live biweekly Q&A session 'Ask Shaikh Fariq' on Peace TV and conducts Islamic courses on Peace TV and on the Al Hidaayah platform.
Sheikh 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.
Imam Baba Galle Barry is a well known Islamic scholar in the United States especially in the East Coast and West Africa. He's well known for his knowledge of Tafsir of the Holy Quran in the Fulani language. Imam Bab Galle Barry is a community leader and Imam of Futa Islamic Center, New York.
Ustadha Lobna Youssef Mulla is a motivational speaker and community educator. She is best known for her optimistic, positive and engaging style with audiences. Ustadha Lobna is the Director of Tarbiya & Personal Development at Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. She previously served as a Board Member at Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research, as an IOK Muslim Chaplain at UCLA and as the National Tarbiya Director of the Muslim American Society, where she is still an active member. Ustadha Lobna is also the co-founder of the Muslim Marriage Rejuvenation Retreat. Ustadha Lobna has been working as a youth mentor for the past two decades in multiple capacities. She has organized youth camps, led study circles, taught classes in her community, and lectured extensively, both nationally and internationally. In addition to being a mentor and motivational speaker, Lobna has written for myvirtualmosque.com and the MAS Blog. Lobna is a graduate of Chapman University with a Masters of Fine Arts in Screenwriting. She is the creator of the YouTube channel, Double Shot Mocha Productions, where she strives to promote social awareness through humor. Lobna was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She graduated from California State University, Northridge in Business Administration with a focus in Accounting. She worked as an accountant for ten years until she began her career as a mother. Lobna moved to Egypt for three years with her husband, Shaikh Suhail Mulla, and her children to study Arabic, Qur'anic Recitation and Islamic Sciences under Azhari scholars. Lobna Mulla currently resides in Los Angeles, CA with her husband and four children.
National 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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AbūSamīhah Sirājul-Islām is the Khatib and Vice-President of Brooklyn Islamic Center, Brooklyn, New York. He is also a teacher of Islamic Studies at the Qurʾān Academy for Young Scholars (QAFYS) in NY. Ustādh Sirājul-Islām graduated with a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in Islamic Chaplaincy from Chicago Theological Seminary and Bayan Islamic Graduate School. He previously obtained a master's and a bachelor's degree from the International Islamic University Malaysia. He formerly taught Social Studies at Al-Madinah School in Brooklyn, NY, and Communication at Olympia College, Kuala Lumpur. He is a former Director of MUNA Youth and currently a Shura Member and Joint Director of Education at MUNA-National.
Dr. 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.
Arman 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. Arman Chowdhury served various roles in MUNA, including Assistant Executive Director, National Youth Director, Chapter President and Chapter Secretary. He has also served as President of MUNA Social Services and North American Humanitarian Aid & Relief (Nahar).
Dr. 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.
