At AlMaghrib, our instructors aren’t just qualified, they’re exceptional. Each one brings years of study, scholarship, and real-life experience from across the Western world. But what truly sets them apart is how they teach, with passion, clarity, and a deep commitment to their students.
Whether it’s through dynamic lectures, thought-provoking discussions, or interactive in-class engagement, our instructors are here to challenge, inspire, and support you every step of the way.
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Once Upon A Time In Makkah
Ottawa
Sun, 1st February, 2026
Step into a powerful and captivating journey through the life of one of history's most influential figures, Prophet Muhammad (peace be up...
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Blessed
Ottawa
Sun, 3rd May, 2026
Discover the Prophet's ﷺ Guidance For a Balanced and Meaningful Life Join us as we uncover practical tips and timeless teachings that’ll ...
1.50 Credits
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C$29.50
Once Upon A Time In Makkah
Toronto
Sat, 31st January, 2026
Step into a powerful and captivating journey through the life of one of history's most influential figures, Prophet Muhammad (peace be up...
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Journey Through Jannah
Raleigh
Sat, 7th February, 2026
Every journey needs a plan. It doesn’t matter if you’re just heading to the grocery store, or climbing Mount Everest. Every journey you u...
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Beyond the Heavens
Orlando
Sat, 31st January, 2026
A family story night, bringing to life the journey of Isra and Mi'raj and the encounters with prophets in the heavens.
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The Purification Act
Calgary
Sat, 7th February, 2026
This class explains this vast topic, and why it is as applicable now as it was 1400 years ago when “clean” water was a scarce resource.
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Journey Through Jannah
Seattle
Sat, 11th April, 2026
Every journey needs a plan. It doesn’t matter if you’re just heading to the grocery store, or climbing Mount Everest. Every journey you u...
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Once Upon A Time In Makkah
Blackburn
Wed, 4th February, 2026
Step into a powerful and captivating journey through the life of one of history's most influential figures, Prophet Muhammad (peace be up...
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Once Upon A Time In Makkah
Luton
Tue, 10th February, 2026
Step into a powerful and captivating journey through the life of one of history's most influential figures, Prophet Muhammad (peace be up...
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Once Upon A Time In Makkah
Cardiff
Thu, 12th February, 2026
Step into a powerful and captivating journey through the life of one of history's most influential figures, Prophet Muhammad (peace be up...
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Blessed
Mississauga
Sat, 2nd May, 2026
Discover the Prophet's ﷺ Guidance For a Balanced and Meaningful Life Join us as we uncover practical tips and timeless teachings that’ll ...
1.50 Credits
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Journey Through Jannah
Bay Area
Fri, 10th April, 2026
Every journey needs a plan. It doesn’t matter if you’re just heading to the grocery store, or climbing Mount Everest. Every journey you u...
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Once Upon A Time In Makkah
Edinburgh-Glasgow
Sun, 8th February, 2026
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Once Upon A Time In Makkah
Aberdeen
Sat, 7th February, 2026
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Once Upon A Time In Makkah
Manchester
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Once Upon A Time In Makkah
Birmingham
Wed, 11th February, 2026
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Once Upon A Time In Makkah
London
Sat, 14th February, 2026
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Once Upon A Time In Makkah
London
Sun, 15th February, 2026
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Blessed
Ottawa
Sun, 3rd May, 2026
Discover the Prophet's ﷺ Guidance For a Balanced and Meaningful Life Join us as we uncover practical tips and timeless teachings that’ll ...
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The Purification Act
Calgary
Sat, 7th February, 2026
This class explains this vast topic, and why it is as applicable now as it was 1400 years ago when “clean” water was a scarce resource.
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Blessed
Mississauga
Sat, 2nd May, 2026
Discover the Prophet's ﷺ Guidance For a Balanced and Meaningful Life Join us as we uncover practical tips and timeless teachings that’ll ...
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Ilm Nights
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Journey Through Jannah
Raleigh
Sat, 7th February, 2026
Every journey needs a plan. It doesn’t matter if you’re just heading to the grocery store, or climbing Mount Everest. Every journey you u...
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Beyond the Heavens
Orlando
Sat, 31st January, 2026
A family story night, bringing to life the journey of Isra and Mi'raj and the encounters with prophets in the heavens.
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Journey Through Jannah
Seattle
Sat, 11th April, 2026
Every journey needs a plan. It doesn’t matter if you’re just heading to the grocery store, or climbing Mount Everest. Every journey you u...
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Journey Through Jannah
Bay Area
Fri, 10th April, 2026
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Once Upon A Time In Makkah
Ottawa
Sun, 1st February, 2026
Step into a powerful and captivating journey through the life of one of history's most influential figures, Prophet Muhammad (peace be up...
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Once Upon A Time In Makkah
Toronto
Sat, 31st January, 2026
Step into a powerful and captivating journey through the life of one of history's most influential figures, Prophet Muhammad (peace be up...
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Once Upon A Time In Makkah
Blackburn
Wed, 4th February, 2026
Step into a powerful and captivating journey through the life of one of history's most influential figures, Prophet Muhammad (peace be up...
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Once Upon A Time In Makkah
Luton
Tue, 10th February, 2026
Step into a powerful and captivating journey through the life of one of history's most influential figures, Prophet Muhammad (peace be up...
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Once Upon A Time In Makkah
Cardiff
Thu, 12th February, 2026
Step into a powerful and captivating journey through the life of one of history's most influential figures, Prophet Muhammad (peace be up...
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Once Upon A Time In Makkah
Edinburgh-Glasgow
Sun, 8th February, 2026
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Once Upon A Time In Makkah
Aberdeen
Sat, 7th February, 2026
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Once Upon A Time In Makkah
Manchester
Fri, 6th February, 2026
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Once Upon A Time In Makkah
Birmingham
Wed, 11th February, 2026
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Once Upon A Time In Makkah
London
Sat, 14th February, 2026
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Once Upon A Time In Makkah
London
Sun, 15th February, 2026
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A Mindful Salah
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Mon, 5th January, 2026
Your online, on-demand guide to finding focus and mindfulness in your Salah. If you’ve ever ...
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Your online, on-demand guide to finding focus and mindfulness in your Salah. If you’ve ever felt distracted in your prayers, or you feel disconnected from Allah, A Mindful Salah is where you’ll fight through those distractions. Through 14+ hours of in-depth lessons and practical exercises you can implement right away, this course is designed to help you make your conversation with Allah all the more fulfilling. Whatever level of focus you’re at, A Mindful Salah is designed to take you to the next level, and the next, and the next.
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Murabbi
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Mon, 9th February, 2026
This is a 40-day Ramadan mentorship program for attendees desiring guided mentorship, high performance, and accountability throughout the...
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Quran
Quran Revolution
Quran Revolution is the game changing online system designed to give you your Quranic voice. No matter where you are in your journey in recitation, Quran Revolution is designed to help you recite the Quran with confidence. Through its cutting edge app, personal TA system and groundbreaking curriculum for English speaking Muslims, you'll learn more tajweed in 3 months than you have in the past 6 years!
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Sat, 14th February, 2026
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Spain 2026
Explore and walkthrough the golden age of Islam in Spain, relive the history and...
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Director
Sh Ammar Alshukry
Shaykh Ammar AlShukry hails from Sudan via Queens New York. Dual Bachelors in Islamic Studies and Marketing.

Senior Instructor
Sh Abu Eesa Niamatullah
Studied Arabic, Islamic Law and Quran with scholars in East and West. Launched LogicalProgression.org, advanced weekly Fiqh classes.
Born in London, England, he tracks his roots to the Naser Kheil tribe of the North West Frontier in Pakistan. He studied both Pharmacy at the University of Manchester, then Anthropology, and then later studied Arabic, Islamic Law and Qur’an with its memorisation from scholars in a diverse array of locations in the East and West. His time spent with many different teachers has led to a real variety of experiences and depth in the Islamic Sciences which are so famously expressed in Shaykh AE’s multi-dimensional da’wah and teachings.
Shaykh Abu Eesa previously served as the Resident Scholar of Cheadle Masjid in South Manchester, yet still continues to teach Fiqh weekly there as part of our onsite + online initiative known as “Logical Progression.” He was the previous Resident Scholar of the 1st Ethical Charitable Trust in Bolton, an organisation dedicated to civic engagement and Islamic legal and financial education; he was the original founder of ‘Prophetic Guidance’ (PG) and still remains as the main teacher presenting PG’s classes and events such as the famous “Last Testament” play; his popular commentary to ‘al-Adab al-Mufrad’ class is still aired today on Islamic TV channels. He is also the Vice-Chair of the Al-Qalam Sharī‘ah Panel, the UK’s premier fatwa body for legal and financial concerns.

Director of Academic Affairs
Dr. Suleiman Hani
Dr. Suleiman Hani serves as Dean of Academic Affairs at AlMaghrib Institute and a Research Fellow at Yaqeen Institute. A distinguished scholar and international lecturer, he specializes in Islamic studies, philosophy, leadership, and human rights.
Dr. Suleiman uniquely bridges traditional Islamic scholarship with contemporary academia, holding master’s degrees from Harvard University and the University of Jordan, a doctorate in Leadership from New York University, and traditional certifications (ijazat) in classical Islamic texts from renowned scholars. He is involved in FCNA and AMJA, two of the most prominent fiqh councils in North America, and occasionally presents advanced topics at the AMJA conference.
Over the past decade, he has delivered lectures in over fifty countries and serves as strategic and board advisor to numerous national and international organizations. As a prolific author and resident scholar in Michigan, his work addresses contemporary challenges facing Muslim communities while inspiring students worldwide through both traditional and innovative educational platforms. To learn more about his work, visit imamsuleiman.com

Head of Islamic Law and Theory
Sh Yaser Birjas
Head of Islamic Law and Theory Department. Pastoral Marriage and Family Counsellor.
Shaykh Yaser started his career in Electronic Engineering in the UAE, then in Madinah where he graduated as class Valedictorian with the highest honors from the Islamic University of Madinah’s College of Shari’ah (Fiqh and Usul) in 1996. He learned from various highly respected scholars such as Shaykh Mohammed Amin Al-Shanqiti and Shaykh Al-‘Uthaymin.
In 1997, he went to work as a relief program aide to rebuild war-torn Bosnia. In 2000, he immigrated to the U.S. where he served as an Imam at The Islamic Center in El Paso, Texas and a director of English programs in Da’wah and outreach for the Orland Park Prayer Center. He is currently serving as Imam of the renowned Valley Ranch Islamic Center in Irving, Texas, rapidly establishing himself as an invaluable leader of the Texan Muslim Community.
His speciality in the subject of marriage and relations made him a highly sought marriage counsellor for the Muslim community, and with four children and much experience, his parenting classes are equally popular. With his superb all-round grasp on Islamic sciences, Shaykh Yaser is welcomed eagerly in every city he teaches whether it is his Usul, Fiqh, Financial Literacy, or Relationship classes. It is no wonder that he has taught more students than any other of our instructors at AlMaghrib!

President
Dr. Waleed Basyouni
Senior Scholar. Head of Islamic Theology and Ethics Department. Master’s in Islamic Theology, World Religions and Modern Religious Sects. PhD in Theology.
He graduated with a Bachelor in Islamic Sciences from Al-Imam Muhammad University (KSA), did his Master’s in Islamic Theology, World Religions and Modern Religious Sects from Al-Imam Muhammad University, and achieved a Doctorate in Theology from the Graduate Theological Foundation in Indiana.
Shaykh Waleed Basyouni has made numerous appearances in media around the world including CNN, Islam Channel, and Al-Huda Channel. He is an Imām, and active member of a number of Islamic organizations and Islamic Societies such as NAIF, and is a Director of the Texas Da‘wah Convention. Shaykh Waleed also gives fatwa as a member of the American Muslim Jurists Association (AMJA).
Ustadha Taimiyyah studied under her parents and scholars, Dr. Idrees Zubair and Dr. Farhat Hashmi (founders of Al Huda International). She has been a student and teacher, at Al Huda Institute, of various Islamic Sciences including Arabic Grammar, Hadith and Fiqh.
Currently, Ustadha Taimiyyah is completing her Humanities degree with a President’s Entrance Scholarship at the University of Waterloo.
We are honoured to have Ustadha Taimiyyah as the second female instructor at AlMaghrib Institute.

Instructor
Ust. Taimiyyah Zubair
An established teacher of Quran with a focus on Tafsir and Word Analysis.
Ustadha Taimiyyah studied under her parents and scholars, Dr. Idrees Zubair and Dr. Farhat Hashmi (founders of Al Huda International). She has been a student and teacher, at Al Huda Institute, of various Islamic Sciences including Arabic Grammar, Hadith and Fiqh.
Currently, Ustadha Taimiyyah is completing her Humanities degree with a President’s Entrance Scholarship at the University of Waterloo.
We are honoured to have Ustadha Taimiyyah as the second female instructor at AlMaghrib Institute.

Instructor
Dr Omar Suleiman
Dr. Omar Suleiman is the President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and a professor of Islamic Studies....
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 is in the process of completing his PhD from the International Islamic University of Malaysia in Islamic Thought and Civilization.
His career started in his hometown of New Orleans where he served as the Imam of the Jefferson Muslim Association in New Orleans for 6 years and directed the ICNA Relief “Muslims for Humanity” Hurricane Katrina Relief effort. It was in this time that he was noted on a national level as being a strong advocate of community service, interfaith dialogue, and social justice. He co-founded the East Jefferson Interfaith Clergy Association and was awarded for his outstanding civic achievement by the Mayor and City Council of New Orleans in 2010.
He then moved to Dallas and became the Resident Scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center in 2013 and more recently, Co-Chair of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square. In Dallas, he has been a noted leader and voice for peace, and has partaken as a representative of the Muslim Community in many city functions. He has since been a guest at various national functions to share his experiences in community building.
Shaykh Omar most recently founded the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research which is a think tank that focuses on instilling conviction based on Islamic texts, and producing contribution. He also founded M.U.H.S.E.N (Muslims Understanding and Helping Special Education Needs), a nonprofit umbrella organization serving the community to establish a more inclusive “Special Friendly” environment for our Brothers & Sisters of all Disabilities.
Shaykh Omar has taught Islamic Studies at the university level since 2008. As a valued AlMaghrib instructor, Shaykh Omar developed one of the most successful seminars “Behind the Scenes: An In-Depth Study of the Spiritual Practices of the Best Generations”. He also is one of the main features at our annual conferences and retreats: IlmFest and IlmSummit.
In media, he’s one of the creators of the internationally acclaimed “Inspiration Series” which has reached millions of Muslims and Non Muslims through YouTube and Islamic Television stations worldwide. He’s also known for his series on Quran weekly as well as his contributions to Hadith of the Day.

Instructor
Ust Yasmin Mogahed
Ustadha Yasmin Mogahed is known for her gift of captivating an entire audience with her thoughts and insightful reflections...
As a skilled creative writer, her literature speaks from the heart and is felt by millions around the world. After completing her graduate work, she taught Islamic Studies and served as a youth coordinator. Currently she’s a writer for the Huffington Post, a highly sought-after international speaker, and author who focuses most of her work on spiritual and personal development. She is well known for her book available worldwide, Reclaim Your Heart: Personal Insights on Breaking Free From Life’s Shackles.
Her ability to relate all intervals of life to one’s relationship with the Creator is a remedy for those seeking comfort and solace in this dunya. She has the honour of being AlMaghrib Institute’s first female instructor.
Born in London, England, he tracks his roots to the Naser Kheil tribe of the North West Frontier in Pakistan. He studied both Pharmacy at the University of Manchester, then Anthropology, and then later studied Arabic, Islamic Law and Qur’an with its memorisation from scholars in a diverse array of locations in the East and West. His time spent with many different teachers has led to a real variety of experiences and depth in the Islamic Sciences which are so famously expressed in Shaykh AE’s multi-dimensional da’wah and teachings.
Shaykh Abu Eesa previously served as the Resident Scholar of Cheadle Masjid in South Manchester, yet still continues to teach Fiqh weekly there as part of our onsite + online initiative known as “Logical Progression.” He was the previous Resident Scholar of the 1st Ethical Charitable Trust in Bolton, an organisation dedicated to civic engagement and Islamic legal and financial education; he was the original founder of ‘Prophetic Guidance’ (PG) and still remains as the main teacher presenting PG’s classes and events such as the famous “Last Testament” play; his popular commentary to ‘al-Adab al-Mufrad’ class is still aired today on Islamic TV channels. He is also the Vice-Chair of the Al-Qalam Sharī‘ah Panel, the UK’s premier fatwa body for legal and financial concerns.

Instructor
Sh Yahya Ibrahim
Shaykh Yahya Ibrahim, is the man with the golden touch – touching hearts. Known as “the Smooth”, and “the Chill”...
Shaykh Yahya started his knowledge journey with the memorisation of Qur’ān in his teens and then pursued his studies in exegesis, jurisprudence and hadith with scholars from the Hijaz, and in Egypt as well.
As a proud Canadian yet happy Aussie, he travels the world regularly from his base in Perth, enriching the lives of thousands with his wise and balanced commentary on matters that are most important to Muslims in our time. His initiatives in Australia include diversity training, cultural sensitivity programs, educational lectures and media presentations. His expertise is sought by schools, universities and a wide range of government & non-government organisations.
Although, Shaykh Yahya is known for his spiritually uplifting discussions and addressing topics of Qur’ānic exegesis, Sunnah and tradition and juristic limitations, he is passionate also presenting on social topics including domestic violence, misogyny, gender discrimination, child protection, respectful relationships, disability and mental health.
Reflecting his dedication to these goals, Imam Yahya was awarded the West Australian Multicultural Community Service Award for Individual Excellence in 2013. He was also the selected facilitator for the federal government’s Muslim Community Reference Group for the Conference of Australian Imams.

Instructor
Sh Omar Hedroug
Shaykh Omar Hedroug was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan and raised in Chicago...
While in college, Shaykh Omar was accepted as a scholarship student at the Islamic University of Madinah. He completed an Associates Degree in the Arabic language and a Bachelor’s Degree from the College of Shariah, graduating with the highest honors from the faculty of Islamic Law. While in Madinah, he also attended classes at the Prophet’s mosque studying the various Islamic sciences. He recently moved back to Chicago where he resides with his family. He currently serves as the full time youth director at the Islamic Center of Naperville.
Shaykh Yaser started his career in Electronic Engineering in the UAE, then in Madinah where he graduated as class Valedictorian with the highest honors from the Islamic University of Madinah’s College of Shari’ah (Fiqh and Usul) in 1996. He learned from various highly respected scholars such as Shaykh Mohammed Amin Al-Shanqiti and Shaykh Al-‘Uthaymin.
In 1997, he went to work as a relief program aide to rebuild war-torn Bosnia. In 2000, he immigrated to the U.S. where he served as an Imam at The Islamic Center in El Paso, Texas and a director of English programs in Da’wah and outreach for the Orland Park Prayer Center. He is currently serving as Imam of the renowned Valley Ranch Islamic Center in Irving, Texas, rapidly establishing himself as an invaluable leader of the Texan Muslim Community.
His speciality in the subject of marriage and relations made him a highly sought marriage counsellor for the Muslim community, and with four children and much experience, his parenting classes are equally popular. With his superb all-round grasp on Islamic sciences, Shaykh Yaser is welcomed eagerly in every city he teaches whether it is his Usul, Fiqh, Financial Literacy, or Relationship classes. It is no wonder that he has taught more students than any other of our instructors at AlMaghrib!

Instructor
Sr Sarah Sultan
Ust Sarah Sultan is a licensed professional counselor, having obtained a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling...
She is both a research fellow at Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research, a teacher at Mishkah University, and one of the newest instructors here at AlMaghrib.
With her commitment to her work and fascination with the intersections between Islamic spirituality, psychology, and counseling, Ustadha Sarah brings a unique insight into a field of knowledge absolutely critical for the modern Muslim community
He graduated with a Bachelor in Islamic Sciences from Al-Imam Muhammad University (KSA), did his Master’s in Islamic Theology, World Religions and Modern Religious Sects from Al-Imam Muhammad University, and achieved a Doctorate in Theology from the Graduate Theological Foundation in Indiana.
Shaykh Waleed Basyouni has made numerous appearances in media around the world including CNN, Islam Channel, and Al-Huda Channel. He is an Imām, and active member of a number of Islamic organizations and Islamic Societies such as NAIF, and is a Director of the Texas Da‘wah Convention. Shaykh Waleed also gives fatwa as a member of the American Muslim Jurists Association (AMJA).
Ustadha Taimiyyah studied under her parents and scholars, Dr. Idrees Zubair and Dr. Farhat Hashmi (founders of Al Huda International). She has been a student and teacher, at Al Huda Institute, of various Islamic Sciences including Arabic Grammar, Hadith and Fiqh.
Currently, Ustadha Taimiyyah is completing her Humanities degree with a President’s Entrance Scholarship at the University of Waterloo.
We are honoured to have Ustadha Taimiyyah as the second female instructor at AlMaghrib Institute.

Instructor
Sh Majed Mahmoud
Shaykh Majed Mahmoud strives to make Islam digestible and beloved to people of all ages...
A shining example of the student-to-teacher story, He’s the first graduate of AlMaghrib to become one of its instructors, having also earned a bachelors degree in Islamic Jurisprudence & Legal Theory from Al-Madinah International University, as well as a bachelor in mechanical engineering and a master in business administration and has since traveled worldwide, lecturing about different aspects of Islam, from prophetic stories to Islamic personal conduct.
Residing in the U.S with his wife and children, Shaykh Majed is an engineer by profession, whilst also teaching classes year-round in his community on topics such as the seerah, the lives of the khulafa, and reasons for revelation (Asbab an Nuzul).
Known for his heart-touching reminders, captivating storytelling telling style, Shaykh Majed is a beloved instructor in the global AlMaghrib community.
Ustadha Taimiyyah studied under her parents and scholars, Dr. Idrees Zubair and Dr. Farhat Hashmi (founders of Al Huda International). She has been a student and teacher, at Al Huda Institute, of various Islamic Sciences including Arabic Grammar, Hadith and Fiqh.
Currently, Ustadha Taimiyyah is completing her Humanities degree with a President’s Entrance Scholarship at the University of Waterloo.
We are honoured to have Ustadha Taimiyyah as the second female instructor at AlMaghrib Institute.

Instructor
Dr Omar Husain
Dr Omar Husain is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (supervised by Michael Moyer)...
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 is in the process of completing his PhD from the International Islamic University of Malaysia in Islamic Thought and Civilization.
His career started in his hometown of New Orleans where he served as the Imam of the Jefferson Muslim Association in New Orleans for 6 years and directed the ICNA Relief “Muslims for Humanity” Hurricane Katrina Relief effort. It was in this time that he was noted on a national level as being a strong advocate of community service, interfaith dialogue, and social justice. He co-founded the East Jefferson Interfaith Clergy Association and was awarded for his outstanding civic achievement by the Mayor and City Council of New Orleans in 2010.
He then moved to Dallas and became the Resident Scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center in 2013 and more recently, Co-Chair of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square. In Dallas, he has been a noted leader and voice for peace, and has partaken as a representative of the Muslim Community in many city functions. He has since been a guest at various national functions to share his experiences in community building.
Shaykh Omar most recently founded the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research which is a think tank that focuses on instilling conviction based on Islamic texts, and producing contribution. He also founded M.U.H.S.E.N (Muslims Understanding and Helping Special Education Needs), a nonprofit umbrella organization serving the community to establish a more inclusive “Special Friendly” environment for our Brothers & Sisters of all Disabilities.
Shaykh Omar has taught Islamic Studies at the university level since 2008. As a valued AlMaghrib instructor, Shaykh Omar developed one of the most successful seminars “Behind the Scenes: An In-Depth Study of the Spiritual Practices of the Best Generations”. He also is one of the main features at our annual conferences and retreats: IlmFest and IlmSummit.
In media, he’s one of the creators of the internationally acclaimed “Inspiration Series” which has reached millions of Muslims and Non Muslims through YouTube and Islamic Television stations worldwide. He’s also known for his series on Quran weekly as well as his contributions to Hadith of the Day.

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Sh Kamal El Mekki
Shaykh Kamal El Mekki has been dubbed the Black Belt of Da‘wah. With decades of experience in the Da‘wah scene...
Shaykh Kamal is known best for his workshop “How to Give Shahadah in 10 Minutes”, a 6-hour workshop designed to empower MSAs and Dawah organizations in the art of Da‘wah. His lectures and online videos (targeting contemporary challenges) have also gained popular fame and positive impact among Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Educated at the hands of numerous prominent Islamic scholars from across the world, Shaykh Kamal also has dynamic experience in the secular world.

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Sh Abdulbary Yahya
Shaykh AbdulBary Yahya is known as the most laid back, easy-going instructor in the AlMaghrib lineup...
Born in Vietnam during the Vietnam War, Shaykh AbdulBary immigrated to the U.S. with his family. He grew up in Seattle, WA and began his studies at the Islamic University of Madinah. It was at the University that he befriended Muhammad Alshareef, Founder of AlMaghrib Institute, as they sat next to each other in the first year of their studies. After graduating from the Islamic University of Madinah’s College of Shari’ah, AbdulBary Yahya returned to Vietnam and Cambodia and became a teacher and director of the Umm al-Qura Charity Organization in Vietnam.
He is currently the Imam of Masjid Jaamiul Muslimeen in Seattle, WA. He also holds the positions of President of the Cham Refugee Community and Vice-President of the Islamic Center of Washington State.

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Dr Farhan Abdul Azeez
Dr. Farhan Abdul Azeez was born and raised in Michigan. He has studied Arabic and Tajweed in Egypt...
Farhan completed his undergraduate and medical studies at Michigan State University, where he later served as Clinical Faculty to the College of Osteopathic Medicine. He currently is a practicing Emergency Medicine physician.
Due to his love of cats, some of his friends have dubbed him “Abu Hurairah”.
While in college, Shaykh Omar was accepted as a scholarship student at the Islamic University of Madinah. He completed an Associates Degree in the Arabic language and a Bachelor’s Degree from the College of Shariah, graduating with the highest honors from the faculty of Islamic Law. While in Madinah, he also attended classes at the Prophet’s mosque studying the various Islamic sciences. He recently moved back to Chicago where he resides with his family. He currently serves as the full time youth director at the Islamic Center of Naperville.
Shaykh Yaser started his career in Electronic Engineering in the UAE, then in Madinah where he graduated as class Valedictorian with the highest honors from the Islamic University of Madinah’s College of Shari’ah (Fiqh and Usul) in 1996. He learned from various highly respected scholars such as Shaykh Mohammed Amin Al-Shanqiti and Shaykh Al-‘Uthaymin.
In 1997, he went to work as a relief program aide to rebuild war-torn Bosnia. In 2000, he immigrated to the U.S. where he served as an Imam at The Islamic Center in El Paso, Texas and a director of English programs in Da’wah and outreach for the Orland Park Prayer Center. He is currently serving as Imam of the renowned Valley Ranch Islamic Center in Irving, Texas, rapidly establishing himself as an invaluable leader of the Texan Muslim Community.
His speciality in the subject of marriage and relations made him a highly sought marriage counsellor for the Muslim community, and with four children and much experience, his parenting classes are equally popular. With his superb all-round grasp on Islamic sciences, Shaykh Yaser is welcomed eagerly in every city he teaches whether it is his Usul, Fiqh, Financial Literacy, or Relationship classes. It is no wonder that he has taught more students than any other of our instructors at AlMaghrib!

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Sh Mohammed Faqih
Shaykh Mohammed Faqih is the doctor of etiquettes and mannerisms. His knowledge is impeccable...
Shaykh Mohammed is completely different class. He melts the hearts with lessons in tazkiyah, akhlāq, self-discovery and psychology, and above all great humility which befits a true scholar.
Shaykh Mohammed traces his roots back to the ancient city of Harar in the Horn of Africa. Originally from Yemen, his forefathers immigrated to East Africa and played a central role in the Islamic history of the region.
He completed a B.A. in Islamic Studies from the Institute of Islamic and Arabic Sciences in America in Fairfax, VA, and graduated in Qur’an Memorization and Recitation from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He was the Imam at the Islamic Community Center of Laurel in Laurel, MD and at the Islamic Center of San Diego in San Diego, CA.
He currently serves as Imam at the Islamic Institute of Orange County, otherwise known as Masjid Omar AlFarouk.

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Dr Abulnasir Jangda
Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda is the Founder and President of Qalam. He is a faculty member ...
Born and raised in Dallas, he currently resides there with his wife and three children. He memorized the Qur’an in Karachi at an early age. After high school, he returned to Karachi to study the Islamic sciences full-time at Jamia Binoria. He graduated from the rigorous ‘alim program in 2001 at the top of his class. He then completed specializations in Fiqh and Tafsir. He also attained a B.A. and M.A. in Arabic from Karachi University while completing a Masters in Islamic Studies from the University of Sindh. After returning home, he taught at the local university and Islamic schools, and served as an imam in the Dallas area.

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Sh Saad Taslim
Shaykh Saad dedicates his teaching to Muslim youth learning to balance their Western lifestyles with Islamic values
In his early years, Shaykh Saad tasted the alternative life as the lead singer of a punk rock band. Moving on from that lifestyle, Shaykh Saad still skateboards, snowboards, and rocks his Converse sneakers. After studying Art History, Modern Art, Graphic Design, and Psychology at the University of Maryland, he decided to take his life in a brand new direction.
Shaykh Saad started Islamic education at IIASA in Fairfax, VA. He then went on to study at the Islamic University of Madinah where he dedicated himself to the study of Islamic Sciences. He graduated with a Bachelor’s from the Faculty of Islamic Law, University of Madinah.
Today, Shaykh Saad dedicates his teaching to Muslim youth learning to balance their Western lifestyles with Islamic values. At AlMaghrib, he has developed seminars like Fiqh of Chillin’: Entertainment & Recreation in Islam, Trends: Fiqh of Fashion & Clothing, and Deception: Study of Shaytan. His primary message is to empower Muslim youth to be comfortable with their own personal identities as part of Western society.

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Sh Navaid Aziz
Director of Public Relations. Director of Religious and Social Services, IISC.
Shaykh Navaid completed an Associate’s degree in Commerce and Social Sciences before heading to the illustrious Islamic University of Madinah. He went on to complete a diploma in the Arabic language as well as a Bachelor’s in Islamic Law, with a specialization in Fiqh and Usul Al-Fiqh.
Since then, Shaykh Navaid established himself as a highly sought after global lecturer and speaker. He is a passionate advocate for Muslim youth education and integration with a proven track record over the years. He is currently the Director of Religious and Social Services for the Islamic Information Society of Calgary, volunteered as Islamic Editor for Little Explorers and Recess Kids magazines, serves as a youth and family counsellor, volunteered as chaplain at S.A.I.T, and became the first ever Muslim chaplain with the Calgary Police Services in 2015. His work includes helping in the mitigation of criminal radicalization and implementing civic engagement opportunities for youth.
Navaid’s free time is spent exploring local eateries, traveling, and hiking the Canadian Rockies. He is also known to enjoy playing basketball and hosting game nights—with Monopoly and Cranium being his favourites.

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Dr Zohair Abdul-Rahman
Dr Zohair studied Islamic sciences under top scholars worldwide, earned certifications in ʿaqīdah..
Dr. Zohair’s journey with us began more than 15 years ago as a dedicated student in Toronto.
He was one of those early risers, grabbing the front-row seat every Saturday morning, eager to soak up every ounce of knowledge.
Dr. Zohair is living in Brisbane, Australia, balancing life as a medical doctor and a volunteer Imam.
Over the past 18 years, he’s studied Islamic sciences under top scholars worldwide, earned certifications in ʿaqīdah (theology) and hadith (prophetic narrations), and is currently pursuing his PhD in Islamic Theology. He has published on Islamic theology, Islamic spirituality, Islamic psychology and mental health.

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Sh Mohammad Elshinawy
Shaykh Mohammad is loved for his beautiful manners and poise, as well as his deep knowledge and care for the sunnah
A translator and author of multiple beneficial works concerning matters of the heart, Prophetic character, reflecting upon the Qur’an, and more.
He also serves his community as Imam and Religious Director of Jesus Son of Mary Mosque in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Shaykh Mohammad is loved for his beautiful manners and poise, as well as his deep knowledge and care for the sunnah of the prophet ﷺ.
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