NIGERIA 04-19
YAHYA IBRAHIM
LOVE GURU
YAHYA IBRAHIM
LOVE GURU
"Obedience to Allah instills Divinely induced love between the husband & the wife and their families"
Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim is Canadian by birth & education, Egyptian through a rich ancestry, Turkish via the blessing of marriage to Songul and Australian by Choice of residence and migration.
Yahya Ibrahim began memorizing the Qur’an at the age of 16 and finished 20 months later, receiving an ijazah (certification) in proficiency and an instruction to teach. He began lecturing at the age of 17 and has been involved in the Islamic community since 1993, alhamdulillah.
Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim is blessed now to be living in Perth, Western Australia with his wife and three wonderful children – Shireen, Omar and Adam. He is a regular lecturer to Muslim and non-Muslim audiences their and around the world. He travels in Australasia, Africa, South East Asia, Europe and Canada to deliver lectures on Islam and Muslims to a variety of audiences. He is committed to spreading a message to Muslims that empowers them spiritually and helps them integrate into the broader community. He is born in the west, raised in the west and lives in the west. A message of anti-militancy, religious tolerance, and moral universality are a part of his outlook.
Yahya is a registered Teacher and serves the Muslim community at Curtin University and teaches internationally with AlKauthar Institute as well as an instructor for AlMaghrib Institute.
DAOOD BUTT
LOVE FACILITATOR
DAOOD BUTT
LOVE FACILITATOR
“Never fall asleep without forgiving the one whom you love, nor wake up without a honeymoon!”
Sheikh Daood Butt was born and raised in Montreal, Canada and has always had a desire to learn and teach Islam. Following secondary studies, he obtained a degree in Automotive Technology and was nominated amongst Canada’s Top Graduates of 2002. During this time, he studied with local Imams and was hired as an Imam and Qur’an instructor at a local mosque. He went on to study at the Islamic University of Madinah for seven years, during which he completed a Diploma in Arabic Language followed by a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology and Islamic Da’wah from the Faculty of Da’wah and Usool Ad-Deen in 2010.
Upon returning to Montreal he was involved in various Da’wah activities including giving lectures and khutbahs in English, French, and Arabic. He has always been especially interested in youth related programs and is quick to develop a rapport with them. With an eagerness to continue learning Islam, Shaykh Daood completed a Master of Arts Degree with Excellence in Islamic and Other Civilizations at the International Islamic University in Malaysia.
Most recently he was awarded Imam of the Year for 2015 in Mississauga, Canada. Sheikh Daood hates wasting time and being late, and is keen on attendance so much so that upon completing his Arabic Diploma he was awarded a certificate for not having been late a single class. He maintains a high level of respect for his teachers, and always remembers fine details about the people he meets. He is a jack of all trades, and enjoys cars, perfume, sunglasses, and most of all, playing with his two daughters!
WAEL IBRAHIM
MARRIAGE MINDER
WAEL IBRAHIM
MARRIAGE MINDER
“You can get free WiFi, but a righteous WIFE is priceless”
Wael Ibrahim is the founder of two institutions, namely Serving Islam Team – HK – and Connect Institute. In the past couple of years he has conducted numerous workshops, seminars, keynote speeches, and one-on-one coaching sessions. He is a very keen researcher on the subject of Pornography addiction and the scientific methods of recovery. He is a holder of BA in Islamic studies and comparative religion and now the author of a series of books to come titled #CHANGE. He had trained a lot of people around the world on the subjects of self-development, public speaking and leadership.
EDRIS KHAMISSA
LOVE DOCTOR
EDRIS KHAMISSA
LOVE DOCTOR
“Love is blind and yet love is not deaf. Learn the special art of loving communication”
Edris Khamissa is an International Consultant in Education and Human Development. He began his career as a teacher of English. His passion and expertise for the subject culminated in his nomination as the Chairman of the English Society of South Africa. He has been a headteacher of three schools. He has conducted numerous workshops in Australia, United States, Canada, Malaysia, Kosovo, England, Jeddah,Doha,Dubai, Nigeria, Lusaka, Zimbabwe ,Mozambique, Botswana,Bangkok ,Pakistan,Rome, Bangladesh and throughout South Africa. His topics range from Leadership, Youth Development, Moving from Efficiency to Effectiveness to Excellence, From Information to Transformation, Moving from Good to Great, Inspiring Teachers, Creativity in Schools, Dynamics of Marriage, Parenting in the 21st Century, Family Dynamics in the 21st Century and Project Management .He promotes excellence wherever he goes. He was one of the founding members of the AMS (Association of Muslim Schools) in South Africa. He is an advisory member of IBERR – International Board of Educational Research and Resources. He is the co-author of the IBERR manual for Schools.
His expertise is in self-development and curriculum design. His creativity made him a dynamic lecturer in Didactic and Methodology at IPSA (International Peace University of South Africa). He also conducts inservice training for business corporations. As a Parenting Expert and a Marriage Counsellor, he conducts workshops on these topics.
He conducts motivation and training for Business Corporations .His particular focus is in soft-schools. Youth Leadership is another area of his focus. He is a regular guest on National and Community Radio Stations. His attendees find his programmes life changing. He believes that we should take ownership of our lives. This is clearly evident in his Personal Empowerment seminars/workshops.
One of his other specialities is motivating and training nursing- staff. This has in many ways resulted in improved patient perceptions-in some instances from mediocrity to excellence.
He is also the founder of a public speaking academy. He believes that the benefits that accrue from proficiency in public speaking skills cannot be quantified. .He together with Adv Mohamed Vahed have just completed writing their book, The Dynamics of Public Speaking from an Islamic Perspective.
He is a weekly guest on four community radio stations. One of his unique features is his ability to respond to the diverse needs of the community. He not only identifies the challenges but he is able to provide solutions. All in all he is a dynamic individual with diverse talents.
MARYAM LEMU
MARRIAGE GENERALISIMMO
MARYAM LEMU
MARRIAGE GENERALISIMMO
With a career spanning over 3 decades, Mrs. Maryam Lemu is an international speaker and an adept seminar and workshop facilitator. She is also the founder of the Maryam Lemu Marriage Academy. www.maryamlemu.com.
Mrs. Lemu has a broad range of expertise including Public Speaking, Counselling, Mentoring and Coaching, and Effective Communication, to name a few.
She has traveled around the world and has delivered seminars on a wide range of topics including marital and premarital talks, team building, leadership, personal development, and inter-faith topics that promote better peaceful co-existence with non-Muslims.
Mrs. Lemu is passionate about human development and character building and helps her audience identify a sense of purpose and direction in life and the positive impact it exerts on both work and personal life.
She also provides special courses for schools designed for teens, based on her strong commitment to character development, social responsibility, and values-driven leadership.
In addition to this, she produces YouTube/Instagram/Facebook video series and has a large social media following. Some of her videos have had over 6 million views.
Using over 31 years of marriage expertise, she particularly enjoys relationship coaching and premarital counseling.
Mrs. Lemu recently launched a 72-video online premarital masterclass. It is available on her website, www.maryamlemu.com. Thousands have enrolled and are benefiting from her wealth of knowledge and experience.
ABU EESA NIAMATULLAH
LOVE DOCTOR
ABU EESA NIAMATULLAH
LOVE DOCTOR
“Love: overrated by the Youth, underrated by Society, not practised enough by married couples.”
“Love: overrated by Christians, underrated by Muslims”
Shaykh Abu Eesa Niamatullah is original, addictive and with an unparalleled (and extremely dark!) sense of humour, Shaykh Abu Eesa (universally known as “AE”) combines experience, ‘ilm and a modern understanding and application which is unique and utterly relevant. Don’t be fooled by his jocular exterior – it is unsurprising just how treasured he is to our student body as one of our most passionate and knowledgeable senior instructors.
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.
ZOHRA SARWARI
MARRIAGE AUTHOR
ZOHRA SARWARI
MARRIAGE AUTHOR
“You do everything you can to make your marriage work, before you quit.”
Zohra Sarwari is an author of 15 books, international speaker, entrepreneur, publisher, and homeschools her kids. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, and she is currently taking classes for a Bridge Program to obtain a Master’s Degree in Islamic Studies. She has been seen on FOX News, ABC News, CBS news and other TV channels. She has had many radio interviews, and magazine interviews. Her passion is teaching Muslims to become the best they can be, while teaching Non-Muslims about the true Islaam.
She uses her wit and humor to make her presentations stand out and be memorable.
SALATU SULE
MARRIAGE COUNSELLOR
SALATU SULE
MARRIAGE COUNSELLOR
“In English, she is as a ‘Housewife’, in Arabic ‘Rabbaitul Bait’ or ‘The Queen of the house”
MADEENAH SANNI
MARRIAGE TRAINER
MADEENAH SANNI
MARRIAGE TRAINER
“If only we all constantly remember and reflect on this romantic verse”
“They are your garment and you are a garment for them” (Quran 2:187), marriages will be sweeter, more merciful and more enduring”
Madeenah Sanni is a wife, Mom, Shariah Lawyer, Marriage Coach and founder of MTalks, her Marriage Practice. She’s a certified life Coach, and certified Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) who specializes in marriage coaching.
Her passions are training women online on marital intimacy and communication skills, coaching couples online and in person, regularly organizing marriage workshops around Nigeria and public speaking. Her WhatsApp group classes are especially popular amongst muslim women which can be be joined through 08039632700 or through her instagram handle @mtalks_
Her website @ www.mtalksmarriagecoaching.com will soon be launched.
NURUDEEN LEMU
MARRIAGE PROMOTER
NURUDEEN LEMU
MARRIAGE PROMOTER
“Learning the fiqh of marriage is important, but learning the how to nurture mutual respect, trust & compassion is essential.”
Mr. Muhammad Nuruddeen Lemu is the Director of Research and Training at the Da’wah Institute of Nigeria (DIN), Islamic Education Trust (IET) in Minna, Nigeria. He develops, facilitates and conducts train-the-trainers courses in enhancing inter-faith dialogue and engagement, intra-faith cooperation, responding to various forms of religious extremism among Muslims, and promoting faith-based critical thinking (“Shari’ah Intelligence”).
He is a Director of several organizations including: Lotus Capital (Halal Investments) Limited, the Development Initiative of West Africa (DIWA), the Almajiri Child Rights Initiative (ACRI), ICICE-Al-Noor Academy, and a co-founder of the Inter-Faith Activity and Partnership for Peace (IFAPP). He holds various positions on the boards of several other organisations that focus on issues related to social welfare, governance and public policy, education, environment and sustainable development, leadership, family life, youth empowerment and gender equity.
Mr. Lemu has trained and given talks to students, lecturers, youth, community and religious leaders in over 30 countries, and he has moderated, presented and produced more than two hundred radio and television programmes. Nearly half of these have been on interfaith bridge-building and engagement (the IFAPP’s “Inter-Faith Forum”) aired on the African International Television (AIT) and Ray Power Radio.
He was also nominated by the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) to represent the Nigerian Muslim Leadership at the National Conference (CONFAB 2014). He is a Fellow of Aspen Leadership Institute (ALI) and member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network (AGLN), Colorado, USA; a Fellow of the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID), Vienna, Austria, and of the Africa Leadership Initiative – West Africa (ALIWA). He holds a MSc. in Resource Management from Edinburgh University, UK, and a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
His personal motto is “Growth and contribution with compassion, wisdom, faith and fun”.
ABDUL-LATEEF ABDULHAKEEM
MARRIAGE INFLUENCER
ABDUL-LATEEF ABDULHAKEEM
MARRIAGE INFLUENCER
“Only those who conquer themselves against distractions shall experience marital bliss”
DR. ABDULFATTAH ADEYEMI
MARRIAGE MOTIVATOR
DR. ABDULFATTAH ADEYEMI
MARRIAGE MOTIVATOR
“A person whose heart is devoid of LOVE and MERCY can never know the meaning of tranquillity”
UNITED KINGDOM 04-18
YAHYA IBRAHIM
LOVE GURU
YAHYA IBRAHIM
LOVE GURU
"Obedience to Allah instills Divinely induced love between the husband & the wife and their families"
Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim is Canadian by birth & education, Egyptian through a rich ancestry, Turkish via the blessing of marriage to Songul and Australian by Choice of residence and migration.
Yahya Ibrahim began memorizing the Qur’an at the age of 16 and finished 20 months later, receiving an ijazah (certification) in proficiency and an instruction to teach. He began lecturing at the age of 17 and has been involved in the Islamic community since 1993, alhamdulillah.
Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim is blessed now to be living in Perth, Western Australia with his wife and three wonderful children – Shireen, Omar and Adam. He is a regular lecturer to Muslim and non-Muslim audiences their and around the world. He travels in Australasia, Africa, South East Asia, Europe and Canada to deliver lectures on Islam and Muslims to a variety of audiences. He is committed to spreading a message to Muslims that empowers them spiritually and helps them integrate into the broader community. He is born in the west, raised in the west and lives in the west. A message of anti-militancy, religious tolerance, and moral universality are a part of his outlook.
Yahya is a registered Teacher and serves the Muslim community at Curtin University and teaches internationally with AlKauthar Institute as well as an instructor for AlMaghrib Institute.
DAOOD BUTT
LOVE FACILITATOR
DAOOD BUTT
LOVE FACILITATOR
“Never fall asleep without forgiving the one whom you love, nor wake up without a honeymoon!”
Sheikh Daood Butt was born and raised in Montreal, Canada and has always had a desire to learn and teach Islam. Following secondary studies, he obtained a degree in Automotive Technology and was nominated amongst Canada’s Top Graduates of 2002. During this time, he studied with local Imams and was hired as an Imam and Qur’an instructor at a local mosque. He went on to study at the Islamic University of Madinah for seven years, during which he completed a Diploma in Arabic Language followed by a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology and Islamic Da’wah from the Faculty of Da’wah and Usool Ad-Deen in 2010.
Upon returning to Montreal he was involved in various Da’wah activities including giving lectures and khutbahs in English, French, and Arabic. He has always been especially interested in youth related programs and is quick to develop a rapport with them. With an eagerness to continue learning Islam, Shaykh Daood completed a Master of Arts Degree with Excellence in Islamic and Other Civilizations at the International Islamic University in Malaysia.
Most recently he was awarded Imam of the Year for 2015 in Mississauga, Canada. Sheikh Daood hates wasting time and being late, and is keen on attendance so much so that upon completing his Arabic Diploma he was awarded a certificate for not having been late a single class. He maintains a high level of respect for his teachers, and always remembers fine details about the people he meets. He is a jack of all trades, and enjoys cars, perfume, sunglasses, and most of all, playing with his two daughters!
EDRIS KHAMISSA
LOVE DOCTOR
EDRIS KHAMISSA
LOVE DOCTOR
“Love is blind and yet love is not deaf. Learn the special art of loving communication”
Edris Khamissa is an International Consultant in Education and Human Development. He began his career as a teacher of English. His passion and expertise for the subject culminated in his nomination as the Chairman of the English Society of South Africa. He has been a headteacher of three schools. He has conducted numerous workshops in Australia, United States, Canada, Malaysia, Kosovo, England, Jeddah,Doha,Dubai, Nigeria, Lusaka, Zimbabwe ,Mozambique, Botswana,Bangkok ,Pakistan,Rome, Bangladesh and throughout South Africa. His topics range from Leadership, Youth Development, Moving from Efficiency to Effectiveness to Excellence, From Information to Transformation, Moving from Good to Great, Inspiring Teachers, Creativity in Schools, Dynamics of Marriage, Parenting in the 21st Century, Family Dynamics in the 21st Century and Project Management .He promotes excellence wherever he goes. He was one of the founding members of the AMS (Association of Muslim Schools) in South Africa. He is an advisory member of IBERR – International Board of Educational Research and Resources. He is the co-author of the IBERR manual for Schools.
His expertise is in self-development and curriculum design. His creativity made him a dynamic lecturer in Didactic and Methodology at IPSA (International Peace University of South Africa). He also conducts inservice training for business corporations. As a Parenting Expert and a Marriage Counsellor, he conducts workshops on these topics.
He conducts motivation and training for Business Corporations .His particular focus is in soft-schools. Youth Leadership is another area of his focus. He is a regular guest on National and Community Radio Stations. His attendees find his programmes life changing. He believes that we should take ownership of our lives. This is clearly evident in his Personal Empowerment seminars/workshops.
One of his other specialities is motivating and training nursing- staff. This has in many ways resulted in improved patient perceptions-in some instances from mediocrity to excellence.
He is also the founder of a public speaking academy. He believes that the benefits that accrue from proficiency in public speaking skills cannot be quantified. .He together with Adv Mohamed Vahed have just completed writing their book, The Dynamics of Public Speaking from an Islamic Perspective.
He is a weekly guest on four community radio stations. One of his unique features is his ability to respond to the diverse needs of the community. He not only identifies the challenges but he is able to provide solutions. All in all he is a dynamic individual with diverse talents.
AEROSOL ALI
AEROSOL ALI
AEROSOL ALI
AEROSOL ALI
“Marriage is an art form; an ancient craft that will take an entire lifetime to master”
Mohammed Ali is an artist, educator and curator born and raised in the UK. He was best known for melding together street-art and islamic script and patterns combining meaningful messages that connect people of all faith in multicultural cities across the globe. Before arabic-influenced graffiti had become popular across the Middle-East, Mohammed Ali has been pioneering his style, influencing artists the world over.
Mohammed Ali has been a pioneer in the street-art movement, fusing street art with Islamic script and patterns, delivering powerful and moving messages. Art meets faith, identity and social change in Ali’s work, adorning the canvas of walls and public spaces and continues to change the visual landscapes of the cities we live in. His art has inspired and informed a new generation across the globe, to boldly express their identity and ideals. He has created truly immersive experiences for audiences throughout the world. From street canvases in New York, Amsterdam, London and Melbourne, to intimate performances in the Vatican, Ali has used his art and collaborations with critically acclaimed musicians and poets to produce unique experiences.
His work serves as a bridge, bringing together communities divided by culture, faith and ethnicity. Ali’s complex exploration of challenging social issues through Art, provide transformative and radical tools to counteract challenges facing society.
In 2008 Ali established Soul City Arts a global arts movement bringing together artists, activists and communities. It was driven by a shared commitment to transform society. Ali describes his approach as ‘shifting mindsets’. His formula is to combine creative expressions with strategic visioning, and has been awarded commissions with international NGO’s, corporations, and charities.
MARYAM LEMU
MARRIAGE GENERALISIMMO
MARYAM LEMU
MARRIAGE GENERALISIMMO
With a career spanning over 3 decades, Mrs. Maryam Lemu is an international speaker and an adept seminar and workshop facilitator. She is also the founder of the Maryam Lemu Marriage Academy. www.maryamlemu.com.
Mrs. Lemu has a broad range of expertise including Public Speaking, Counselling, Mentoring and Coaching, and Effective Communication, to name a few.
She has traveled around the world and has delivered seminars on a wide range of topics including marital and premarital talks, team building, leadership, personal development, and inter-faith topics that promote better peaceful co-existence with non-Muslims.
Mrs. Lemu is passionate about human development and character building and helps her audience identify a sense of purpose and direction in life and the positive impact it exerts on both work and personal life.
She also provides special courses for schools designed for teens, based on her strong commitment to character development, social responsibility, and values-driven leadership.
In addition to this, she produces YouTube/Instagram/Facebook video series and has a large social media following. Some of her videos have had over 6 million views.
Using over 31 years of marriage expertise, she particularly enjoys relationship coaching and premarital counseling.
Mrs. Lemu recently launched a 72-video online premarital masterclass. It is available on her website, www.maryamlemu.com. Thousands have enrolled and are benefiting from her wealth of knowledge and experience.
ZAHEERAH BHAM – ISMAIL
WOMAN ADVOCATE
ZAHEERAH BHAM – ISMAIL
WOMAN ADVOCATE
“There is much greatness within each of us. So let your light shine! It’s within you!”
Sister Zaheerah Bham – Ismail is a multi talented Muslimah that is an inspiration to many women and young girls. With a range of skills, qualifications and position of responsibilities, Zaheerah is known to be a vibrant and inspiring speaker that connects with the 21st century woman. Some of common activities and involvements include:
Speech, Language Therapist & Audiologist
Chairperson of the Caring Women’s Forum (CWF)
Trustee & Management of Islamic Holistic School for Alternative Needs (IHSAN) – a centre that caters for children and adults with disabilities
Founding Member of Islam Charity Network SA
Board & Management Member of PH Kids SA (Pulmonary Hypertension )
Board Member of Crescent Haven Children’s Home
Host of Itrend on ITV (dstv 347)
ESSAM MUHAMMAD
MOROCCON DELIGHT
ESSAM MUHAMMAD
MOROCCON DELIGHT
“Falling in Lust isn’t falling in Love”
Essam Muhammad is from South Seattle, WA, USA of Moroccan descent. He harmonizes Rhythm And Poetry into his art which brings a unique and contemporary aspect into the Islamic realm of creativity. He comes from a community where the youth all share something in common, which is experiencing trauma from a young age. The arts became an outlet of expression to escape from the internalized oppression he has faced.”
TOMMY EVANS
LOVE POET
TOMMY EVANS
LOVE POET
“Love Poet extrodinaire, explores relationships & emotions with wit, imagination & expression!”
NAVEED AHMED
YOUTH MENTOR
NAVEED AHMED
YOUTH MENTOR
“My wife and I always compromise. I admit I’m wrong and she agrees with me”
Naveed Ahmed is a spoken word artist from Birmingham. He has featured in a documentary on Channel 4 called “Extremely British Muslims” and currently works in community relations at National Zakat Foundation. He is also a presenter for Eman Channel, where he co-hosts a show aimed at Muslim youth and he is also heavily involved with the Dawah work in Birmingham.
Naveed has been writing and performing for over 3 years and appeals to a range of audiences and organisations. He delivers creative writing and empowerment workshops aimed at Muslim youth. He has his own unique story telling style that leaves listeners clinging onto every word.
KATHRYN IRRGANG
MARRIAGE PHILOSOPHER
KATHRYN IRRGANG
MARRIAGE PHILOSOPHER
“Both have a part to play in marriage, just make sure you are the star.”
CLEVELAND WATKISS
MARRIAGE JEDI
CLEVELAND WATKISS
MARRIAGE JEDI
“When two people are joined together, they now become ONE”
Cleveland Watkiss – voice & electronics: The UK’s premier vocalist the virtuoso Cleveland Watkiss has performed with a host of diverse artists from around the world, Including: Jamaaladen Tacuma, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, Nigel Kennedy, Wynton Marsalis, The Who, William Parker & Hamid Drake, BlackTop, Goldie, to name a few.. Born in the East End of London, Virtuoso vocalist, Actor and composer Cleveland Watkiss Studied the voice at ‘London school of singing’ with Opera Coach ‘Arnold Rose’ and at the Guildhall School Of Music And Drama. Cleveland was also one of the co-founders of the vastly influential Jazz Warriors big band. His vocals can be heard on there debut album, Out of Many People which won a video award in Japan.
DR HASEENA LOCKHAT
SUPER MOM
DR HASEENA LOCKHAT
SUPER MOM
“Good parenting is a balance of love, commitment and communication”
Dr Haseena Lockhat works for Worcestershire Health and Care Trust as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist providing services within a CAMHs team. Her current portfolio includes being Chair of Mosaic West Midlands, a Prince’s Trust school and ex-offender mentoring initiative; Executive Member of the West Midlands Asian Business Chamber of Commerce (ABCC); Member of WM Police Independent Advisory Group (IAG); Partner at the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) which is an independent regulatory body; Co-developer, Trainer and Supervisor with Approachable Parenting, delivering parenting programs for 0-3; 4-11; teenagers.
Haseena is regarded as a leading figure both in the UK and internationally on healthcare issues relating to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Her publications include the acclaimed book ‘Female Genital Mutilation: Treating the Tears’, launched by the then Home Secretary David Blunkett, which culminated from groundbreaking research that she carried out investigating the psychological effects of FGM.
FAISAL SALAH
GROOVE GURU
FAISAL SALAH
GROOVE GURU
“Marriage is the song of choice, 2 souls entering a union forming the chorus of life” At Just
At Just 19 years of age, Faisal Salah with his unique, powerful voice and thought provoking lyrics narrates his journey back to islam to all. He has been known to leave crowds in awe as he tells stories of his past and emotional choices through his pieces. For someone so young he has shared the stage with many names such as, Mecca2Medina, Poetic Pilgrimage, Muslim Belal, Amir Khan and many others.
ASMA ELBADAWI
LOVE ACTIVIST
ASMA ELBADAWI
LOVE ACTIVIST
“Marriage is a sacred journey in which one must find the balance between being selfish & selfless”
Asma Elbadawi is a spoken word artist, basketball player, coach and activist. Asma has a Masters in Visual Art, and uses her platform to explore themes of gender, culture and faith.
Asma was born in Sudan and moved to Bradford at the age of 1. In 2016, Asma successfully lobbied FIBA, the International Basketball Federation to lift the ban on headgear to allow players to wear turbans, hijab an other religious headgear. Having performed internationally, and been recognised by the UN, she stands as one of the most unique Muslim women in Britain today.
ZUHAIR GIRACH
LOVE THERAPIST
ZUHAIR GIRACH
LOVE THERAPIST
“The greatest distance between spouses is caused by emotions”
Zuhair is the founder of Aafiyah Healing; a alternative healing modality focussing on physical and emotional problems. He has successfully taught the art of Aafiyah Energy and Emotional Healing across the UK and globally.
Zuhair is a charismatic trainer who delivers “life transforming” workshops and seminars on various disciplines of Healing, Mental Health and Wellbeing. He is also a Qualified Clinical Psycho-Hypnotherapist, counsellor and Hijama therapist.
Zuhair is known for the ability to readily identify his clients’ underlying emotional root problems and proceed to effectively combine various healing techniques and therapies to promote ‘deep healing’ and emotional releases, ultimately leading to holistic well-being.
He offers personal and couples counselling to help deal with conflict in marriage and focusses on core issues such as anger management and identifying behaviour traits that may help to bring peace into the relationship.
For more information visit www.aafiyahhealing.com
ABU EESA NIAMATULLAH
LOVE DOCTOR
ABU EESA NIAMATULLAH
LOVE DOCTOR
“Love: overrated by the Youth, underrated by Society, not practised enough by married couples.”
“Love: overrated by Christians, underrated by Muslims”
Shaykh Abu Eesa Niamatullah is original, addictive and with an unparalleled (and extremely dark!) sense of humour, Shaykh Abu Eesa (universally known as “AE”) combines experience, ‘ilm and a modern understanding and application which is unique and utterly relevant. Don’t be fooled by his jocular exterior – it is unsurprising just how treasured he is to our student body as one of our most passionate and knowledgeable senior instructors.
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.
ZOHRA SARWARI
MARRIAGE AUTHOR
ZOHRA SARWARI
MARRIAGE AUTHOR
“You do everything you can to make your marriage work, before you quit.”
Zohra Sarwari is an author of 15 books, international speaker, entrepreneur, publisher, and homeschools her kids. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, and she is currently taking classes for a Bridge Program to obtain a Master’s Degree in Islamic Studies. She has been seen on FOX News, ABC News, CBS news and other TV channels. She has had many radio interviews, and magazine interviews. Her passion is teaching Muslims to become the best they can be, while teaching Non-Muslims about the true Islaam.
She uses her wit and humor to make her presentations stand out and be memorable.
ZAHIR MAHMOOD
MARRIAGE MENTOR
ZAHIR MAHMOOD
MARRIAGE MENTOR
“My wife is a sunflower and not a rose, only blossoming upon the arrival of the SUN”
Shaykh Zahir Mahmood was born in England and has gained licences to teach (Ijaazas) in many Islamic Sciences including Quran, Jurisprudence (Fiqh) and Traditions (Hadith) of The Prophet (Salallahu alayhi wasalam) from various Shuyukh.
Following the completion of his formal state education at the age of 16, he enrolled at Dar al-Uloom al-Arabiyya al-Islamiyya, Bury, where he initiated his studies of the Alimiya course. Thereafter, he studied 3 years in the prestigious seat of learning al-Jamia al-Islamiyya, Karachi, Pakistan.
He went on to complete his Alimiya course at the pioneering Dar al-Uloom Newcastle, South Africa, which has since been used as a template for other seats of learning in the region. Here, the Shaykh’s studies included a detailed analysis of Sahih al-Bukhari with the renowned Scholar Shaykh Qasim Seema.
Returning back to the UK, he gained a BA in Applied Theological Studies from the University of Birmingham and taught the Alimiya course at Madina al-Uloom Kidderminster for a subsequent 2 years. He also translated part of the classical Hanafi text of Fiqh, al-Shurunbulali’s Nur al-Idah in English.
For many years, he has been a Khateeb (preacher) at the Jame Masjid in Aston. From that base, he taught many workshops, including Arabic at various levels, Seerah and delivered countless talks about the Sahaba (RA).
The Shaykh then moved on to set up his own institute in Birmingham by the name of As-Suffa Institute and he is currently teaching there. He has endeavoured to reach out to the youth both locally and nationally by travelling throughout the country delivering talks and lectures in order to motivate the Muslim masses to become the best of people. Shaykh was part of the Viva Palestinia convoy and upon his return he established the first Viva Palestina shop.
SALMA YAQOOB
MARRIAGE ACTIVIST
SALMA YAQOOB
MARRIAGE ACTIVIST
“A beautiful marriage is a sanctuary for our flawed selves whilst inspiring us to be our best”
Salma Yaqoob is a well known public figure. She’s former leader of a political party which won seats in UK’s national and local elections.
Harper’s Bazaar magazine named her in the top thirty list of women influencing Britain. In 2009, Salma Yaqoob was included in the Muslim Women Power List run by the Equality and Human Rights Commission in association with The Times newspaper.
The Guardian newspaper named her as “The most prominent Muslim woman in British public life” As a public speaker she has addressed millions at rallies for peace and justice, as well as appearing regularly on the BBC as a commentator on politics.
She is a qualified psychotherapist and works as Senior Manager at the Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. In April 2014 she was appointed Independent Chair of the Stakeholder Council of Birmingham South Central Clinical Commissioning Group.
She has received numerous awards, including an Honorary Doctorate from Birmingham City University for services to public life in January 2015.
SAADIYA RAHMAN
MARRIAGE INFLUENCER
SAADIYA RAHMAN
MARRIAGE INFLUENCER
“In English, she is as a ‘Housewife’, in Arabic ‘Rabbaitul Bait’ or ‘The Queen of the house”
Saadiya Rahman is a make up artist, influencer & blogger based in the UK & UAE.
She was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire into a hard working home with 5 siblings and influenced by her mother’s creativity who specialised in asian clothing & was also influenced by her elders sisters eye for fashion & beauty.
Saadiya married in 2008 and has 2 children and is known online for being a succesful muslim woman who is a talented make up artist, a wife and a mother balancing her work and private life, whilst being an innovative advocate for modest fashion.
Her expertise is in bridal make up & hair and has many young woman following her who are about to take one of the most important steps in theire lives “MARRIAGE”, she feels she has great responsibility when it comes to portraying a positive yet honest represenatation of life after marriage.
She regurlarly engages with her followers with regards to “Muslim Womans Lifestyle After Marriage” and shares her own experiences and posts tutorials from Day 1 after marriage to cooking recipes.
Saadiya has achieved a great deal in the last 4 years and has worked with many well known companies such as Selfridges, Nyx, Sephora, Fenti Beauty, Huda Beauty, My Beauty Fest Dubai, Emaar Dubai, Gerrard Cosmetics & many more. She has a following of over 250k on Instagram & receives over 100k views on Snapchat, she has also launched her Youtube channel and gained just under 10k subscribers over 2 months.
PAKISTAN 02-18
DAOOD BUTT
LOVE FACILITATOR
DAOOD BUTT
LOVE FACILITATOR
“Never fall asleep without forgiving the one whom you love, nor wake up without a honeymoon!”
Sheikh Daood Butt was born and raised in Montreal, Canada and has always had a desire to learn and teach Islam. Following secondary studies, he obtained a degree in Automotive Technology and was nominated amongst Canada’s Top Graduates of 2002. During this time, he studied with local Imams and was hired as an Imam and Qur’an instructor at a local mosque. He went on to study at the Islamic University of Madinah for seven years, during which he completed a Diploma in Arabic Language followed by a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology and Islamic Da’wah from the Faculty of Da’wah and Usool Ad-Deen in 2010.
Upon returning to Montreal he was involved in various Da’wah activities including giving lectures and khutbahs in English, French, and Arabic. He has always been especially interested in youth related programs and is quick to develop a rapport with them. With an eagerness to continue learning Islam, Shaykh Daood completed a Master of Arts Degree with Excellence in Islamic and Other Civilizations at the International Islamic University in Malaysia.
Most recently he was awarded Imam of the Year for 2015 in Mississauga, Canada. Sheikh Daood hates wasting time and being late, and is keen on attendance so much so that upon completing his Arabic Diploma he was awarded a certificate for not having been late a single class. He maintains a high level of respect for his teachers, and always remembers fine details about the people he meets. He is a jack of all trades, and enjoys cars, perfume, sunglasses, and most of all, playing with his two daughters!
ML EBRAHIM BHAM
MARRIAGE SPEAKER
ML EBRAHIM BHAM
MARRIAGE SPEAKER
“Marriage is beautiful but it’s hard work if you want to make it an enjoyable one”
Shaykh Ebrahim I. Bham is born and raised in South Africa. He has attained his masters in the Islamic sciences and theology under great traditional scholars. Shaykh Ebrahim I. Bham is known to be one of the most active scholars in South Africa for education, development, advocacy and interfaith. He has served in various capacities in South Africa at Newtown Islamic Institute, Al-aqsa Institute, Mayfair Jame Masjid, and Hamidia Masjid.
He frequently travels the world for da’wah and lectures, including countries such as Australia, United Kingdom, USA, Somalia, Palestine, Eygpt, Turkey, Sri Lanka & Malawi.
Shaykh Ebrahim I. Bham is also the founder member and vice chairman of Johannesburg Muslim School, executive committee member of National Religious Leaders Forum (Initiated By South Africans for Greater Liaison between Religious Groups and Government), executive member of Muslim AIDS Programme (MAP), national trustee of Moral Regeneration Movement (Working towards the improvement of morality amongst South Africans) and also an executive member of the United Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA).
EDRIS KHAMISSA
LOVE DOCTOR
EDRIS KHAMISSA
LOVE DOCTOR
“Love is blind and yet love is not deaf. Learn the special art of loving communication”
Edris Khamissa is an International Consultant in Education and Human Development. He began his career as a teacher of English. His passion and expertise for the subject culminated in his nomination as the Chairman of the English Society of South Africa. He has been a headteacher of three schools. He has conducted numerous workshops in Australia, United States, Canada, Malaysia, Kosovo, England, Jeddah,Doha,Dubai, Nigeria, Lusaka, Zimbabwe ,Mozambique, Botswana,Bangkok ,Pakistan,Rome, Bangladesh and throughout South Africa. His topics range from Leadership, Youth Development, Moving from Efficiency to Effectiveness to Excellence, From Information to Transformation, Moving from Good to Great, Inspiring Teachers, Creativity in Schools, Dynamics of Marriage, Parenting in the 21st Century, Family Dynamics in the 21st Century and Project Management .He promotes excellence wherever he goes. He was one of the founding members of the AMS (Association of Muslim Schools) in South Africa. He is an advisory member of IBERR – International Board of Educational Research and Resources. He is the co-author of the IBERR manual for Schools.
His expertise is in self-development and curriculum design. His creativity made him a dynamic lecturer in Didactic and Methodology at IPSA (International Peace University of South Africa). He also conducts inservice training for business corporations. As a Parenting Expert and a Marriage Counsellor, he conducts workshops on these topics.
He conducts motivation and training for Business Corporations .His particular focus is in soft-schools. Youth Leadership is another area of his focus. He is a regular guest on National and Community Radio Stations. His attendees find his programmes life changing. He believes that we should take ownership of our lives. This is clearly evident in his Personal Empowerment seminars/workshops.
One of his other specialities is motivating and training nursing- staff. This has in many ways resulted in improved patient perceptions-in some instances from mediocrity to excellence.
He is also the founder of a public speaking academy. He believes that the benefits that accrue from proficiency in public speaking skills cannot be quantified. .He together with Adv Mohamed Vahed have just completed writing their book, The Dynamics of Public Speaking from an Islamic Perspective.
He is a weekly guest on four community radio stations. One of his unique features is his ability to respond to the diverse needs of the community. He not only identifies the challenges but he is able to provide solutions. All in all he is a dynamic individual with diverse talents.
AEROSOL ALI
AEROSOL ALI
AEROSOL ALI
AEROSOL ALI
“Marriage is an art form; an ancient craft that will take an entire lifetime to master”
Mohammed Ali is an artist, educator and curator born and raised in the UK. He was best known for melding together street-art and islamic script and patterns combining meaningful messages that connect people of all faith in multicultural cities across the globe. Before arabic-influenced graffiti had become popular across the Middle-East, Mohammed Ali has been pioneering his style, influencing artists the world over.
Mohammed Ali has been a pioneer in the street-art movement, fusing street art with Islamic script and patterns, delivering powerful and moving messages. Art meets faith, identity and social change in Ali’s work, adorning the canvas of walls and public spaces and continues to change the visual landscapes of the cities we live in. His art has inspired and informed a new generation across the globe, to boldly express their identity and ideals. He has created truly immersive experiences for audiences throughout the world. From street canvases in New York, Amsterdam, London and Melbourne, to intimate performances in the Vatican, Ali has used his art and collaborations with critically acclaimed musicians and poets to produce unique experiences.
His work serves as a bridge, bringing together communities divided by culture, faith and ethnicity. Ali’s complex exploration of challenging social issues through Art, provide transformative and radical tools to counteract challenges facing society.
In 2008 Ali established Soul City Arts a global arts movement bringing together artists, activists and communities. It was driven by a shared commitment to transform society. Ali describes his approach as ‘shifting mindsets’. His formula is to combine creative expressions with strategic visioning, and has been awarded commissions with international NGO’s, corporations, and charities.
ZOHRA SARWARI
MARRIAGE AUTHOR
ZOHRA SARWARI
MARRIAGE AUTHOR
“You do everything you can to make your marriage work, before you quit.”
Zohra Sarwari is an author of 15 books, international speaker, entrepreneur, publisher, and homeschools her kids. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, and she is currently taking classes for a Bridge Program to obtain a Master’s Degree in Islamic Studies. She has been seen on FOX News, ABC News, CBS news and other TV channels. She has had many radio interviews, and magazine interviews. Her passion is teaching Muslims to become the best they can be, while teaching Non-Muslims about the true Islaam.
She uses her wit and humor to make her presentations stand out and be memorable.
AFSHAN KHALID
MARRIAGE COUNSELLOR
AFSHAN KHALID
MARRIAGE COUNSELLOR
“Chains do not hold a marriage together”
Sis Afshan Khalid is a life coach and an active speaker on Islam, specializing in the subject of Tafseer-e-Qur’an. She did B.A. from St. Joseph’s College and completed one year diploma from Al-Huda Institute.
Sis Afshan participated in several talk shows and discussions at TV Channels namely Dawn, ARY One, Samaa and Waqt. She delivered various lectures to staff, teachers and students in government and educational institutions including Judicial Academy, P.E.C.H.S College, CAMS, Foundation Public School, Kids University, Generation School, Greenwich University, Renaissance School, DHA School. She also conducted workshops for Tameer-e-Millat Foundation and delivered public lectures at Defence Central Library and Faran Club.
Sis Afshan has been volunteering for Al-Huda for more than a decade and also taught to Special Children at Qur’an Academy in Karachi. She is currently working as a Coordinator Karachi Region at Al-Huda where she also teaches Tafseer Qur’an and other subjects.
ZAHIR MAHMOOD
MARRIAGE MENTOR
ZAHIR MAHMOOD
MARRIAGE MENTOR
“My wife is a sunflower and not a rose, only blossoming upon the arrival of the SUN”
Shaykh Zahir Mahmood was born in England and has gained licences to teach (Ijaazas) in many Islamic Sciences including Quran, Jurisprudence (Fiqh) and Traditions (Hadith) of The Prophet (Salallahu alayhi wasalam) from various Shuyukh.
Following the completion of his formal state education at the age of 16, he enrolled at Dar al-Uloom al-Arabiyya al-Islamiyya, Bury, where he initiated his studies of the Alimiya course. Thereafter, he studied 3 years in the prestigious seat of learning al-Jamia al-Islamiyya, Karachi, Pakistan.
He went on to complete his Alimiya course at the pioneering Dar al-Uloom Newcastle, South Africa, which has since been used as a template for other seats of learning in the region. Here, the Shaykh’s studies included a detailed analysis of Sahih al-Bukhari with the renowned Scholar Shaykh Qasim Seema.
Returning back to the UK, he gained a BA in Applied Theological Studies from the University of Birmingham and taught the Alimiya course at Madina al-Uloom Kidderminster for a subsequent 2 years. He also translated part of the classical Hanafi text of Fiqh, al-Shurunbulali’s Nur al-Idah in English.
For many years, he has been a Khateeb (preacher) at the Jame Masjid in Aston. From that base, he taught many workshops, including Arabic at various levels, Seerah and delivered countless talks about the Sahaba (RA).
The Shaykh then moved on to set up his own institute in Birmingham by the name of As-Suffa Institute and he is currently teaching there. He has endeavoured to reach out to the youth both locally and nationally by travelling throughout the country delivering talks and lectures in order to motivate the Muslim masses to become the best of people. Shaykh was part of the Viva Palestinia convoy and upon his return he established the first Viva Palestina shop.
SAHAR SHEIKH
MARRIAGE MASTER
SAHAR SHEIKH
MARRIAGE MASTER
“Make marriage your mirror and ask, are you willing to give what you want most?”
Sahar Sheikh is an Emotional Mastery Coach based in Dubai who helps women kick start their healing journey from past traumas of Abuse, emotional overwhelm, triggers of pain, anxiety and frustrations.
As an international speaker, she is makes sense of women’s feelings while bridging their pain to its purpose and their hurt into healing so that they can live up to their best Authentic self and become a positive and integral part of their lives and society as a whole.
KASHIF DILKUSHA
MARRIAGE USTADH
KASHIF DILKUSHA
MARRIAGE USTADH
“A strong marriage will lead to a strong progeny and will constitute a stronger Ummah!”
ASIM ISMAIL
PARENTING TRAINER
ASIM ISMAIL
PARENTING TRAINER
“Either live by what you are learning or it will become difficult for you to live”
Asim Ismail, founder and Principal of Fajr Academy and Alwasila Trust, is an international trainer and consultant. With a diverse experience in the field of publishing, education and social work, his passion and research is focused upon the educational model in Islam.
He served as the founding Head of Islamic Department at the ‘Reflections School’ from 2007 to 2011, where he successfully tested several initiatives that he now brings to Fajr Academy. Along with that he is the founder and head of Rozgar Scheme (micro finance), Markaz-e-Shifa which aims to provide health care services, founder of Alwasila Disaster Management and Rehen Sehen Program – a program that redirects clutter to those deprived by refurbishing it.
Asim Ismail is also a trainer and has trained staff of different schools and parents for the last 10 years. He has visited and provided consulting and training in South Africa, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Turkey, Finland, Somalia, UAE and within Pakistan.
RAJA ZIA UL HAQ
YOUTH MENTOR
RAJA ZIA UL HAQ
YOUTH MENTOR
“You will only have a ‘happily ever after’ when you & your spouse walk into Jannah together”
Raja Zia ul Haq is a prominent lecturer from Islamabad, delivering regular talks & workshops on youth-related issues, life & purpose. He did his BSc. (Hons) in Computing from the University of Portsmouth, UK and his Masters in IT from the University of Canberra, Australia.
He is well-travelled and has over 10 years of professional work experience in Sales and Marketing for IT, Media and Telecom industry sectors. For the last few years, he has settled back in Pakistan and has been a lecturer at several universities across Islamabad and Rawalpindi, including Bahria University, FAST-NU, Riphah University and FMDC.
Raja Zia ul Haq is currently the CEO of a not-for-profit, youth focused organization called ‘Youth Club’. He has gained immense popularity amongst the youth and with his fun and interactive style, is able to keep the audiences engaged and absorbed for hours.
Due to his extensive experience in the multi-national and corporate sectors, along with his knowledge of the Islamic traditions, he is able to teach character values and ethics in a way unlike any other. He has been invited to many universities, schools and colleges as a public speaker including the University of Southampton, NUST, IBA, Shifa College of Medicine, RMC, Beaconhouse, Roots, Froebels, Westminster Schools, LGS and many more.
AIASHA AMIR
MARRIAGE PROMOTER
AIASHA AMIR
MARRIAGE PROMOTER
“Every marriage needs a vision board. Marriages don’t just happen, they are made!”
Aiasha is conducting an Advanced level programme at Al-ilm Institute since 2014 and has successfully completed an online course by Dr. Israr Ahmad on Muntakhab Nisab. Aiasha is an avid anti-abortion rights campaigner, and the author of the booklet on the topic, The Silent Scream in English and in Urdu .
Along with Dawah she is a Social Activist, working on the slums and lower areas of Karachi to help people along with her team of dedicated volunteers by providing basic necessities of life and doing tarbiyah sessions. She holds monthly talks in different areas of Karachi on a range of topics related to current issues for women, parenting and young girls .
Aiasha has also been conducting Daura-e Qur’an lectures during Ramadan for the last four years and does all this work as a volunteer and doing all this on an honorary basis.
OVAIS MANGALWALA
MARRIAGE REPORTER
OVAIS MANGALWALA
MARRIAGE REPORTER
“For successful marriage, you must fall in love again and again, but always with the same person”
Ovais Mangalwala is an award winning documentary filmmaker, TV presenter, producer and actor, working for Express News Television, Pakistan. He is also a social media celebrity known for his social and religious satire based skit series “Kaha Suna Maaf”.
With Masters degrees in Computer Science and Business Administration, he has a diverse background of working in the Information Technology, Banking, Education and media industry. Ovais has also studied theatre arts formally at the National Academy of Performing Arts, Karachi and has performed in several theatre plays in Pakistan and abroad.
Ovais is regularly invited by universities in Pakistan and abroad for speaking on Pakistan’s media. Twice, he has received the Babar Ali scholarship to present his papers on new media and journalism at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in USA. Ovais is also associated with several media studies universities as Adjunct Faculty member. He recently won the Excellence in Journalism Award by IBA-Centre for Excellence in Journalism in the Health Journalism category.
ABDUL WAHAB SALEEM
MARRIAGE MINDER
MUSLIM BELAL
MARRIAGE ARTIST
MUSLIM BELAL
MARRIAGE ARTIST
“Islam doesn’t only teach you how to pray & fast but also teaches you how to love”
Muslim Belal is a British convert to Islam with a Jamaican and Chinese heritage. He is renowned for his unique style of poetry and rap which is both inspirational, captivating and entertaining. Having converted to Islam in 2002 Muslim Belal reveals his moving story through spoken word poetry. He has performed at major international events including Malaysia, USA, Canada, Norway, Sweden, Holland and London.
Muslim Belal is a man of many talents having acted in BBC films and theatre. He has also appeared on Channel 4 and BBC Arabic and made headlines in major newspapers including The Independent, The Voice and Flavour magazine. Muslim Belal a filmmaker and screenwriter received the prestigious Edinburgh International Film Festival.
KENYA 02-18
YAHYA IBRAHIM
LOVE GURU
YAHYA IBRAHIM
LOVE GURU
"Obedience to Allah instills Divinely induced love between the husband & the wife and their families"
Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim is Canadian by birth & education, Egyptian through a rich ancestry, Turkish via the blessing of marriage to Songul and Australian by Choice of residence and migration.
Yahya Ibrahim began memorizing the Qur’an at the age of 16 and finished 20 months later, receiving an ijazah (certification) in proficiency and an instruction to teach. He began lecturing at the age of 17 and has been involved in the Islamic community since 1993, alhamdulillah.
Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim is blessed now to be living in Perth, Western Australia with his wife and three wonderful children – Shireen, Omar and Adam. He is a regular lecturer to Muslim and non-Muslim audiences their and around the world. He travels in Australasia, Africa, South East Asia, Europe and Canada to deliver lectures on Islam and Muslims to a variety of audiences. He is committed to spreading a message to Muslims that empowers them spiritually and helps them integrate into the broader community. He is born in the west, raised in the west and lives in the west. A message of anti-militancy, religious tolerance, and moral universality are a part of his outlook.
Yahya is a registered Teacher and serves the Muslim community at Curtin University and teaches internationally with AlKauthar Institute as well as an instructor for AlMaghrib Institute.
DAOOD BUTT
LOVE FACILITATOR
DAOOD BUTT
LOVE FACILITATOR
“Never fall asleep without forgiving the one whom you love, nor wake up without a honeymoon!”
Sheikh Daood Butt was born and raised in Montreal, Canada and has always had a desire to learn and teach Islam. Following secondary studies, he obtained a degree in Automotive Technology and was nominated amongst Canada’s Top Graduates of 2002. During this time, he studied with local Imams and was hired as an Imam and Qur’an instructor at a local mosque. He went on to study at the Islamic University of Madinah for seven years, during which he completed a Diploma in Arabic Language followed by a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology and Islamic Da’wah from the Faculty of Da’wah and Usool Ad-Deen in 2010.
Upon returning to Montreal he was involved in various Da’wah activities including giving lectures and khutbahs in English, French, and Arabic. He has always been especially interested in youth related programs and is quick to develop a rapport with them. With an eagerness to continue learning Islam, Shaykh Daood completed a Master of Arts Degree with Excellence in Islamic and Other Civilizations at the International Islamic University in Malaysia.
Most recently he was awarded Imam of the Year for 2015 in Mississauga, Canada. Sheikh Daood hates wasting time and being late, and is keen on attendance so much so that upon completing his Arabic Diploma he was awarded a certificate for not having been late a single class. He maintains a high level of respect for his teachers, and always remembers fine details about the people he meets. He is a jack of all trades, and enjoys cars, perfume, sunglasses, and most of all, playing with his two daughters!
EDRIS KHAMISSA
LOVE DOCTOR
EDRIS KHAMISSA
LOVE DOCTOR
“Love is blind and yet love is not deaf. Learn the special art of loving communication”
Edris Khamissa is an International Consultant in Education and Human Development. He began his career as a teacher of English. His passion and expertise for the subject culminated in his nomination as the Chairman of the English Society of South Africa. He has been a headteacher of three schools. He has conducted numerous workshops in Australia, United States, Canada, Malaysia, Kosovo, England, Jeddah,Doha,Dubai, Nigeria, Lusaka, Zimbabwe ,Mozambique, Botswana,Bangkok ,Pakistan,Rome, Bangladesh and throughout South Africa. His topics range from Leadership, Youth Development, Moving from Efficiency to Effectiveness to Excellence, From Information to Transformation, Moving from Good to Great, Inspiring Teachers, Creativity in Schools, Dynamics of Marriage, Parenting in the 21st Century, Family Dynamics in the 21st Century and Project Management .He promotes excellence wherever he goes. He was one of the founding members of the AMS (Association of Muslim Schools) in South Africa. He is an advisory member of IBERR – International Board of Educational Research and Resources. He is the co-author of the IBERR manual for Schools.
His expertise is in self-development and curriculum design. His creativity made him a dynamic lecturer in Didactic and Methodology at IPSA (International Peace University of South Africa). He also conducts inservice training for business corporations. As a Parenting Expert and a Marriage Counsellor, he conducts workshops on these topics.
He conducts motivation and training for Business Corporations .His particular focus is in soft-schools. Youth Leadership is another area of his focus. He is a regular guest on National and Community Radio Stations. His attendees find his programmes life changing. He believes that we should take ownership of our lives. This is clearly evident in his Personal Empowerment seminars/workshops.
One of his other specialities is motivating and training nursing- staff. This has in many ways resulted in improved patient perceptions-in some instances from mediocrity to excellence.
He is also the founder of a public speaking academy. He believes that the benefits that accrue from proficiency in public speaking skills cannot be quantified. .He together with Adv Mohamed Vahed have just completed writing their book, The Dynamics of Public Speaking from an Islamic Perspective.
He is a weekly guest on four community radio stations. One of his unique features is his ability to respond to the diverse needs of the community. He not only identifies the challenges but he is able to provide solutions. All in all he is a dynamic individual with diverse talents.
AEROSOL ALI
AEROSOL ALI
AEROSOL ALI
AEROSOL ALI
“Marriage is an art form; an ancient craft that will take an entire lifetime to master”
Mohammed Ali is an artist, educator and curator born and raised in the UK. He was best known for melding together street-art and islamic script and patterns combining meaningful messages that connect people of all faith in multicultural cities across the globe. Before arabic-influenced graffiti had become popular across the Middle-East, Mohammed Ali has been pioneering his style, influencing artists the world over.
Mohammed Ali has been a pioneer in the street-art movement, fusing street art with Islamic script and patterns, delivering powerful and moving messages. Art meets faith, identity and social change in Ali’s work, adorning the canvas of walls and public spaces and continues to change the visual landscapes of the cities we live in. His art has inspired and informed a new generation across the globe, to boldly express their identity and ideals. He has created truly immersive experiences for audiences throughout the world. From street canvases in New York, Amsterdam, London and Melbourne, to intimate performances in the Vatican, Ali has used his art and collaborations with critically acclaimed musicians and poets to produce unique experiences.
His work serves as a bridge, bringing together communities divided by culture, faith and ethnicity. Ali’s complex exploration of challenging social issues through Art, provide transformative and radical tools to counteract challenges facing society.
In 2008 Ali established Soul City Arts a global arts movement bringing together artists, activists and communities. It was driven by a shared commitment to transform society. Ali describes his approach as ‘shifting mindsets’. His formula is to combine creative expressions with strategic visioning, and has been awarded commissions with international NGO’s, corporations, and charities.
JUMA AMIR
MARRIAGE MEDIATOR
JUMA AMIR
MARRIAGE MEDIATOR
“Marriage is a beautiful blessing from Allah and thus must be treated and cared for”
Sheikh Juma Amir is one of the top Imams in Kenya and is known for his forward thinking work in areas of marriage and the institution of marriage. Sheikh Juma Amir is also known for being one of the top muslim mediators and arbitrators and is a foremost scholar in the area of family law. He is known to push for dialogue when it comes to the institution of marriage.
ABDUL LATIF
MARRIAGE COUNSELLOR
ABDUL LATIF
MARRIAGE COUNSELLOR
“Marriage is half our deen and the institution of marriage should be perfected”.
Chairperson and Founder of the Family Resource Centre that caters to Muslims on marriage, divorce and arbitration. He is one of the top Islamic scholars in Kenya and is a graduate of Madina University in Saudi Arabia. Sheikh Abdul Latif is also known for being one of the top counsellors in the country.
LAUREN BOOTH
MARRIAGE ADVOCATE
LAUREN BOOTH
MARRIAGE ADVOCATE
“Marriage is like a box of chocolates you never know what you’re going to get”
FAISAL SALAH
GROOVE GURU
FAISAL SALAH
GROOVE GURU
“Marriage is the song of choice, 2 souls entering a union forming the chorus of life” At Just
At Just 19 years of age, Faisal Salah with his unique, powerful voice and thought provoking lyrics narrates his journey back to islam to all. He has been known to leave crowds in awe as he tells stories of his past and emotional choices through his pieces. For someone so young he has shared the stage with many names such as, Mecca2Medina, Poetic Pilgrimage, Muslim Belal, Amir Khan and many others.
ZOHRA SARWARI
MARRIAGE AUTHOR
ZOHRA SARWARI
MARRIAGE AUTHOR
“You do everything you can to make your marriage work, before you quit.”
Zohra Sarwari is an author of 15 books, international speaker, entrepreneur, publisher, and homeschools her kids. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, and she is currently taking classes for a Bridge Program to obtain a Master’s Degree in Islamic Studies. She has been seen on FOX News, ABC News, CBS news and other TV channels. She has had many radio interviews, and magazine interviews. Her passion is teaching Muslims to become the best they can be, while teaching Non-Muslims about the true Islaam.
She uses her wit and humor to make her presentations stand out and be memorable.
DR MUJAHID BWANA
LOVE TRAINER
DR MUJAHID BWANA
LOVE TRAINER
“Marriage is not about you its about your other half”
Mujahid is professionally an educator who acquired his Phd in Early childhood Education from Mcgraw University, US and studied Masters Degree in Educational administration and Planning and Bachelor degree in Education and Islamic studies in Usman Danfodio University, Nigeria. Mujahid is also graduated with a Phd in Educational management, planning option from Kampala International University, Uganda. . He also has post graduate diplomas in Psychology, Project management, Peace and Conflict resolution.
Othman Mujahid was once a curriculum specialist at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development incharge of Islamic Religious Education and Islamic Integrated Education program .While at the KIE he was also the head of training section and resource management. He was also a Principal of Islamic Teachers College and the head of curriculum instruction and educational management and Lecturer Pwani University.
Mujahid has been very active in areas of conflict resolution and peace building both in Kenya and outside Kenya.He has worked as a consultant trainer in PVE and CVE with a number of organizations including KTI, Public affairs office, US Embassy, SUPKEM, Kenya Community support centre, Kenya Muslim Youth Alliance, MUHURI, RUSI, UNDP, The National Centre for Security studies.He is an author, a trainer and a motivational speaker.
Among his contributions in in the field Violent extremism Mujahid has carried out research on the drivers of VE ,developed Training manuals for Teachers youth and Women and has trained over 500 Imams and Madrassah Teachers on PVE and CVE particularly on in the area of Countering Violent Extremism, Women. He has been involved greatly in mentoring youth and developing different programs on helping in-school and out of school youth on issues of radicalization.
He participated in the regional security personnel training program and has organized a number of trainings to promote positive relationship between Community and police, youth and police and he has organized training to promote community police against violent extremism particularly along the coastal regions.
Mujahid has recently developed a pocket book on Countering Violent extremism that is soon going to be published for use by police officer, Sermon guide for Imams and youth Empowerment Guide on Countering violence Extremism. The documents are to be printed by KECOSCE and RUSI respectively. He has also developed a handbook on Countering violent extremism for madrassah teachers that was Published by the Public affairs Section US Embassy. Youth curriculum for de radicalization and Entrepreneurship.
DR ABBAS GULLET
HUMANITARIAN DR
DR ABBAS GULLET
HUMANITARIAN DR
“Marriage is a blessing and full of challenges”
Dr Abbas Gullet is the Secretary General of the Kenya Red Cross Society. He is also the founder and Chairman of the Boma Groups of hotels in Nairobi, Eldoret and Nyeri which are fully owned by the Kenya Red Cross Society. Under his leadership, the Kenya Red Cross Society also founded the Emergency Medical Services (E PLUS) which has over 100 Ambulances – the largest fleet of Critical Care Ambulances in Kenya and Sub-Sahara Africa.
Dr. Gullet also helped established the NEPARC (New Partnership of African Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies) in Johannesburg – South Africa, a partnership aimed at African National Societies taking responsibility for their own developments.
Of all the organisations that make up East Africa’s most recognisable and respected names, called the Superbrands, the Kenya Red Cross is the only non-commercial entity, and it has received this recognition 3 years in a row. It is today a symbol of hope in the direst situations, a comforting hand in times of disaster and the steadfast guiding light in moments of panic and confusion.
Dr. Gullet defied skeptics to rebuild a strong Kenyan National Society. He continues to lobby the government and has won tremendous support as a result. Dr. Gullet is involved in rigorous fundraising to improve the Society’s financial base and brings a business approach to his work. Kenya Red Cross Society has set its sights on being self-sustaining and able to foot its core.
The Kenya Red Cross also prides itself in having a large local logistics capacity. Around the world, the Kenya Red Cross Society is recognised as one of the best performing National Red Cross societies, but it is in Africa where it is a living example of what other Societies can do.
The lesson Dr. Gullet takes away from his work is how weak and vulnerable human beings are, and the fact that they should strive to co-exist and tolerate one another. Dr. Gullet’s dream for the continent is still alive and its realisation on course. Cooperation and coordination of relief work in the Region now brings efficiency and speed to disaster response and programme implementation.
ZUHURA SENG’ENGE
LOVE POET
ZUHURA SENG’ENGE
LOVE POET
“With faith we can survive anything so have faith in marriage”
Zuhura’s poetry has been featured in several online platforms like the Badilisha Poetry Xchange, the African Writers Trust, Arusha Poetry Club, and other platforms, while her first narrative poetry ‘LESEDI’ will be featured this year (2016) in an upcoming African Writers Trust Anthology in Kampala, Uganda. Some of her poetry performances can be viewed on her you tube channel https://youtu.be/rcL8KGDqzj8
Zuhura organizes and participates in different projects that promote social cohesion, empower women and inspire change. Currently, she is working to complete her poetry chapbook after releasing her first poetry audio collection, ‘Warrior Unleashed’ on July 15, 2016. Zuhura aspires to become an International entrepreneur and performer.
SHEHZANA ANWAR
LOVE ARCHER
SHEHZANA ANWAR
LOVE ARCHER
“Marriage in a simple way, is the coming together of two people to share life together”
Shehzana Anwar (Commonly known as Kuki) is a Kenyan Female Archer, the highest ranked African woman archer by World Archery (Number 200 in the world for women). She has been doing archery since 2002 and has represented Kenya in over 10 international competitions, including world games, commonwealth games, world cup, National cups and numerous African archery championships.
Her greatest feat is winning the 11th African Archery Championship in 2016, and qualifying for the Rio Olympics which she attended and was the proud flag bearer for the Kenyan athletic contingent in the Olympic opening ceremony. She is a beginners coach and the only coach trainer candidate in East Africa. Shehzana is a lover of sports and plays whenever she gets the chance. She currently plays Hockey, Soccer and Rounders too. Shehzana hopes to continue and grow her athletic affair with archery, and aims to not only try for the next Olympics InshaAllah, but also to find a way to participate in more international competitions, and grow archery in Kenya so that many others may take up the sport and put Kenya further up on the world map.
MUSA KANENJE
MARRIAGE THERAPIST
MUSA KANENJE
MARRIAGE THERAPIST
“A marriage decision should be a selfish decision you make for yourself for the sake of Allah”
Musa Mwale Kanenje is an active Social Worker, Coordinator and Relationship Therapist based in Nairobi for the Family resource Centre assisting in a range of Family and Relationship matters. With a BA in Sociology from UON
and a BA in Sharia from the Umma University Musa also acts as a Mediator at the Kadhis court.
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YAHYA IBRAHIM
LOVE GURU
YAHYA IBRAHIM
LOVE GURU
"Obedience to Allah instills Divinely induced love between the husband & the wife and their families"
Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim is Canadian by birth & education, Egyptian through a rich ancestry, Turkish via the blessing of marriage to Songul and Australian by Choice of residence and migration.
Yahya Ibrahim began memorizing the Qur’an at the age of 16 and finished 20 months later, receiving an ijazah (certification) in proficiency and an instruction to teach. He began lecturing at the age of 17 and has been involved in the Islamic community since 1993, alhamdulillah.
Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim is blessed now to be living in Perth, Western Australia with his wife and three wonderful children – Shireen, Omar and Adam. He is a regular lecturer to Muslim and non-Muslim audiences their and around the world. He travels in Australasia, Africa, South East Asia, Europe and Canada to deliver lectures on Islam and Muslims to a variety of audiences. He is committed to spreading a message to Muslims that empowers them spiritually and helps them integrate into the broader community. He is born in the west, raised in the west and lives in the west. A message of anti-militancy, religious tolerance, and moral universality are a part of his outlook.
Yahya is a registered Teacher and serves the Muslim community at Curtin University and teaches internationally with AlKauthar Institute as well as an instructor for AlMaghrib Institute.
DAOOD BUTT
LOVE FACILITATOR
DAOOD BUTT
LOVE FACILITATOR
“Never fall asleep without forgiving the one whom you love, nor wake up without a honeymoon!”
Sheikh Daood Butt was born and raised in Montreal, Canada and has always had a desire to learn and teach Islam. Following secondary studies, he obtained a degree in Automotive Technology and was nominated amongst Canada’s Top Graduates of 2002. During this time, he studied with local Imams and was hired as an Imam and Qur’an instructor at a local mosque. He went on to study at the Islamic University of Madinah for seven years, during which he completed a Diploma in Arabic Language followed by a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology and Islamic Da’wah from the Faculty of Da’wah and Usool Ad-Deen in 2010.
Upon returning to Montreal he was involved in various Da’wah activities including giving lectures and khutbahs in English, French, and Arabic. He has always been especially interested in youth related programs and is quick to develop a rapport with them. With an eagerness to continue learning Islam, Shaykh Daood completed a Master of Arts Degree with Excellence in Islamic and Other Civilizations at the International Islamic University in Malaysia.
Most recently he was awarded Imam of the Year for 2015 in Mississauga, Canada. Sheikh Daood hates wasting time and being late, and is keen on attendance so much so that upon completing his Arabic Diploma he was awarded a certificate for not having been late a single class. He maintains a high level of respect for his teachers, and always remembers fine details about the people he meets. He is a jack of all trades, and enjoys cars, perfume, sunglasses, and most of all, playing with his two daughters!
WAEL IBRAHIM
MARRIAGE MINDER
WAEL IBRAHIM
MARRIAGE MINDER
“You can get free WiFi, but a righteous WIFE is priceless”
Wael Ibrahim is the founder of two institutions, namely Serving Islam Team – HK – and Connect Institute. In the past couple of years he has conducted numerous workshops, seminars, keynote speeches, and one-on-one coaching sessions. He is a very keen researcher on the subject of Pornography addiction and the scientific methods of recovery. He is a holder of BA in Islamic studies and comparative religion and now the author of a series of books to come titled #CHANGE. He had trained a lot of people around the world on the subjects of self-development, public speaking and leadership.
ML EBRAHIM BHAM
MARRIAGE SPEAKER
ML EBRAHIM BHAM
MARRIAGE SPEAKER
“Marriage is beautiful but it’s hard work if you want to make it an enjoyable one”
Shaykh Ebrahim I. Bham is born and raised in South Africa. He has attained his masters in the Islamic sciences and theology under great traditional scholars. Shaykh Ebrahim I. Bham is known to be one of the most active scholars in South Africa for education, development, advocacy and interfaith. He has served in various capacities in South Africa at Newtown Islamic Institute, Al-aqsa Institute, Mayfair Jame Masjid, and Hamidia Masjid.
He frequently travels the world for da’wah and lectures, including countries such as Australia, United Kingdom, USA, Somalia, Palestine, Eygpt, Turkey, Sri Lanka & Malawi.
Shaykh Ebrahim I. Bham is also the founder member and vice chairman of Johannesburg Muslim School, executive committee member of National Religious Leaders Forum (Initiated By South Africans for Greater Liaison between Religious Groups and Government), executive member of Muslim AIDS Programme (MAP), national trustee of Moral Regeneration Movement (Working towards the improvement of morality amongst South Africans) and also an executive member of the United Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA).
EDRIS KHAMISSA
LOVE DOCTOR
EDRIS KHAMISSA
LOVE DOCTOR
“Love is blind and yet love is not deaf. Learn the special art of loving communication”
Edris Khamissa is an International Consultant in Education and Human Development. He began his career as a teacher of English. His passion and expertise for the subject culminated in his nomination as the Chairman of the English Society of South Africa. He has been a headteacher of three schools. He has conducted numerous workshops in Australia, United States, Canada, Malaysia, Kosovo, England, Jeddah,Doha,Dubai, Nigeria, Lusaka, Zimbabwe ,Mozambique, Botswana,Bangkok ,Pakistan,Rome, Bangladesh and throughout South Africa. His topics range from Leadership, Youth Development, Moving from Efficiency to Effectiveness to Excellence, From Information to Transformation, Moving from Good to Great, Inspiring Teachers, Creativity in Schools, Dynamics of Marriage, Parenting in the 21st Century, Family Dynamics in the 21st Century and Project Management .He promotes excellence wherever he goes. He was one of the founding members of the AMS (Association of Muslim Schools) in South Africa. He is an advisory member of IBERR – International Board of Educational Research and Resources. He is the co-author of the IBERR manual for Schools.
His expertise is in self-development and curriculum design. His creativity made him a dynamic lecturer in Didactic and Methodology at IPSA (International Peace University of South Africa). He also conducts inservice training for business corporations. As a Parenting Expert and a Marriage Counsellor, he conducts workshops on these topics.
He conducts motivation and training for Business Corporations .His particular focus is in soft-schools. Youth Leadership is another area of his focus. He is a regular guest on National and Community Radio Stations. His attendees find his programmes life changing. He believes that we should take ownership of our lives. This is clearly evident in his Personal Empowerment seminars/workshops.
One of his other specialities is motivating and training nursing- staff. This has in many ways resulted in improved patient perceptions-in some instances from mediocrity to excellence.
He is also the founder of a public speaking academy. He believes that the benefits that accrue from proficiency in public speaking skills cannot be quantified. .He together with Adv Mohamed Vahed have just completed writing their book, The Dynamics of Public Speaking from an Islamic Perspective.
He is a weekly guest on four community radio stations. One of his unique features is his ability to respond to the diverse needs of the community. He not only identifies the challenges but he is able to provide solutions. All in all he is a dynamic individual with diverse talents.
AEROSOL ALI
AEROSOL ALI
AEROSOL ALI
AEROSOL ALI
“Marriage is an art form; an ancient craft that will take an entire lifetime to master”
Mohammed Ali is an artist, educator and curator born and raised in the UK. He was best known for melding together street-art and islamic script and patterns combining meaningful messages that connect people of all faith in multicultural cities across the globe. Before arabic-influenced graffiti had become popular across the Middle-East, Mohammed Ali has been pioneering his style, influencing artists the world over.
Mohammed Ali has been a pioneer in the street-art movement, fusing street art with Islamic script and patterns, delivering powerful and moving messages. Art meets faith, identity and social change in Ali’s work, adorning the canvas of walls and public spaces and continues to change the visual landscapes of the cities we live in. His art has inspired and informed a new generation across the globe, to boldly express their identity and ideals. He has created truly immersive experiences for audiences throughout the world. From street canvases in New York, Amsterdam, London and Melbourne, to intimate performances in the Vatican, Ali has used his art and collaborations with critically acclaimed musicians and poets to produce unique experiences.
His work serves as a bridge, bringing together communities divided by culture, faith and ethnicity. Ali’s complex exploration of challenging social issues through Art, provide transformative and radical tools to counteract challenges facing society.
In 2008 Ali established Soul City Arts a global arts movement bringing together artists, activists and communities. It was driven by a shared commitment to transform society. Ali describes his approach as ‘shifting mindsets’. His formula is to combine creative expressions with strategic visioning, and has been awarded commissions with international NGO’s, corporations, and charities.
HALEH BANANI
MARRIAGE DOCTOR
HALEH BANANI
MARRIAGE DOCTOR
“Swallow your pride, take ownership of your mistake, correct the wrong in order to transform your marriage!”
Haleh Banani has a Master degree in Clinical Psychology from University of Houston, graduating Magma Cum Laude with 18 years of experience working with couples and individuals therapy where she helps people suffering from depression, anxiety, eating disorders and self-esteem issues. She empowers her clients with unequivocal amount of enthusiasm, compassion and support.
Her articles have been published in magazines in Houston and Egypt. She was a featured expert on Al-Jazeera international, Huda TV, Islamic Open University, Mercy Mission and Bayinnah TV. Haleh is an instructor for Ilmflix and Qalam Institute. She was the first female to host a program for Al-Fajr TV called “With Haleh” which combines the principles of psychology and Islam to help people reach their full potential and overcome their challenges. She does skype therapy sessions with people from around the world saving marriages, building self-esteem & helping individuals in all their relationships.
Haleh is an internationally published writer and counselor for the website www.MuslimMatters.org She received her ijaza for the recitation of the Quran with Tajweed in Egypt. She was recently given the Icon Award representing America in Malaysia for her contribution in psychology & Islam. She recently started the program called 5pillarsof Marriage where it discuss the Secret to Finding Love & Compassion in Your Marriage. She has been married for Alhamdulillah 20 years with 3 precious children name Abdelfattah, Kareem, and Layla.
ZAHEERAH BHAM – ISMAIL
WOMAN ADVOCATE
ZAHEERAH BHAM – ISMAIL
WOMAN ADVOCATE
“There is much greatness within each of us. So let your light shine! It’s within you!”
Sister Zaheerah Bham – Ismail is a multi talented Muslimah that is an inspiration to many women and young girls. With a range of skills, qualifications and position of responsibilities, Zaheerah is known to be a vibrant and inspiring speaker that connects with the 21st century woman. Some of common activities and involvements include:
Speech, Language Therapist & Audiologist
Chairperson of the Caring Women’s Forum (CWF)
Trustee & Management of Islamic Holistic School for Alternative Needs (IHSAN) – a centre that caters for children and adults with disabilities
Founding Member of Islam Charity Network SA
Board & Management Member of PH Kids SA (Pulmonary Hypertension )
Board Member of Crescent Haven Children’s Home
Host of Itrend on ITV (dstv 347)
SADULLAH KHAN
RELATIONSHIP MASTER
SADULLAH KHAN
RELATIONSHIP MASTER
“In the garden of marriage, despite the thorns of challenges, flowers of love could bloom”
Sheikh Sa’dullah Khan was chairperson of the MSA at University of Durban-Westville (now UKZN) and an activist in the anti-apartheid struggle. Having memorized the Qur’an at the age of eight under Shaykh Saleh Abadi; he has undertaken studies in Law (South Africa), Journalism (Britain) and Islamic Studies (Egypt and USA). He has presented papers at numerous international conferences in Malaysia, Belgium, Nigeria, Egypt, USA, Iran, Morocco, Botswana, Canada, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Kuwait, Mexico, India and Turkey.
He is the author of Dimensions of the Qur’an and co-translator of classical Arabic text Risalah al-Mustarshideen (Epistle for the Seekers of Guidance). He has appeared on SABC, NBC, History Channel, IIS, ITV, IRNA, Turkish ATV and was a founder member of the Islamic College of Southern Africa (now International Peace College of South Africa).
He has been engaged in academic and religious studies programmes and has spearheaded youth development programs in South Africa and the USA for over two decades. He has been an inspiring religious leader and an lecturer for the past 25 years. He is currently the CEO of Islamia College in Cape Town and continues to serve as an education consultant and a motivational speaker.
LAUREN BOOTH
MARRIAGE ADVOCATE
LAUREN BOOTH
MARRIAGE ADVOCATE
“Marriage is like a box of chocolates you never know what you’re going to get”
FAISAL SALAH
GROOVE GURU
FAISAL SALAH
GROOVE GURU
“Marriage is the song of choice, 2 souls entering a union forming the chorus of life” At Just
At Just 19 years of age, Faisal Salah with his unique, powerful voice and thought provoking lyrics narrates his journey back to islam to all. He has been known to leave crowds in awe as he tells stories of his past and emotional choices through his pieces. For someone so young he has shared the stage with many names such as, Mecca2Medina, Poetic Pilgrimage, Muslim Belal, Amir Khan and many others.
ZOHRA SARWARI
MARRIAGE AUTHOR
ZOHRA SARWARI
MARRIAGE AUTHOR
“You do everything you can to make your marriage work, before you quit.”
Zohra Sarwari is an author of 15 books, international speaker, entrepreneur, publisher, and homeschools her kids. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, and she is currently taking classes for a Bridge Program to obtain a Master’s Degree in Islamic Studies. She has been seen on FOX News, ABC News, CBS news and other TV channels. She has had many radio interviews, and magazine interviews. Her passion is teaching Muslims to become the best they can be, while teaching Non-Muslims about the true Islaam.
She uses her wit and humor to make her presentations stand out and be memorable.
ZAHIR MAHMOOD
MARRIAGE MENTOR
ZAHIR MAHMOOD
MARRIAGE MENTOR
“My wife is a sunflower and not a rose, only blossoming upon the arrival of the SUN”
Shaykh Zahir Mahmood was born in England and has gained licences to teach (Ijaazas) in many Islamic Sciences including Quran, Jurisprudence (Fiqh) and Traditions (Hadith) of The Prophet (Salallahu alayhi wasalam) from various Shuyukh.
Following the completion of his formal state education at the age of 16, he enrolled at Dar al-Uloom al-Arabiyya al-Islamiyya, Bury, where he initiated his studies of the Alimiya course. Thereafter, he studied 3 years in the prestigious seat of learning al-Jamia al-Islamiyya, Karachi, Pakistan.
He went on to complete his Alimiya course at the pioneering Dar al-Uloom Newcastle, South Africa, which has since been used as a template for other seats of learning in the region. Here, the Shaykh’s studies included a detailed analysis of Sahih al-Bukhari with the renowned Scholar Shaykh Qasim Seema.
Returning back to the UK, he gained a BA in Applied Theological Studies from the University of Birmingham and taught the Alimiya course at Madina al-Uloom Kidderminster for a subsequent 2 years. He also translated part of the classical Hanafi text of Fiqh, al-Shurunbulali’s Nur al-Idah in English.
For many years, he has been a Khateeb (preacher) at the Jame Masjid in Aston. From that base, he taught many workshops, including Arabic at various levels, Seerah and delivered countless talks about the Sahaba (RA).
The Shaykh then moved on to set up his own institute in Birmingham by the name of As-Suffa Institute and he is currently teaching there. He has endeavoured to reach out to the youth both locally and nationally by travelling throughout the country delivering talks and lectures in order to motivate the Muslim masses to become the best of people. Shaykh was part of the Viva Palestinia convoy and upon his return he established the first Viva Palestina shop.
DR HAIFAA YOUNIS
LOVE DOCTOR
DR HAIFAA YOUNIS
LOVE DOCTOR
“Marriage is all about human relationships in Islam”
Dr Haifaa Younis has also Studied with various shuyukh individually for more than 18 years in the United states USA and Jeddah, on many subjects such as Aqeeda, Fiqh, Usool-ul-Fiqh, Hadeeth and Tazkiyya (Purification of the Soul). She is also a Practicing Physician certified American board Obstetrician and Gynecologist.
Dr Haifaa Younis is Founder and chairman of Jannah Institute of Quran and Islamic studies, ST Louis, USA; and teaches seminars on the thematic commentary of various chapters of the Holy Quran and their practical relevance in our day to day living and offers retreats on key topics that inspire hearts, combining the inner essence of Islam with the outward expression of practice.
She has conducted lectures, Retreats, and seminars in many states in the USA, throughout South Africa, Australia, Pakistan, Dubai and in Jeddah.
ROSHAN ISAACS
TREND SETTER
ROSHAN ISAACS
TREND SETTER
“The meeting of two souls, divinely connected so they may find solace and companionship in the other”
Her contribution to establishing a voice for the Islamic design industry is at the core of all she does; as juror of the International Fashion Film Festival, Managing Director of Style Africa Fashion Network, Producer and Host of CoverMode on local radio station Voice of The Cape, writer for IFDC’s Cover Magazine (being called in the press the Vogue of Islamic fashion), host of IFDC’s The Modest Chapter, and model for TopCo.
In addition Roshan has covered many areas in the media and communications industry with a track record of 22 years of highly skilled experience. Roshan was the former GM of Station Management at e.tv where she facilitated many key projects leading to the successful growth and expansion of the e group..
Roshan has enjoyed an enormously successful career filled with several significant accomplishments. She received a meritorious award as a finalist for SA’s Most Influential Woman in Business and Government in the Telecommunications, Media, TV, Radio and Press Sector, and was recently awarded 3rd place in the Margaret Hirsch Business Woman of the Year for 2017.
Roshan has the ability to mould into any media stream and make magic happen. By combining her fashion and media expertise, her vision for IFDC South Africa is to create global awareness amongst South African Designers who cater to the modest wear market, promote modest wear on mainstream runways, host an IFDC International Fashion Show and build a market, retail or online, that enables South African designers to reach out to global consumers.
DR FAROUK HAFFEJEE
LOVE PHYSICIAN
DR FAROUK HAFFEJEE
LOVE PHYSICIAN
“Sexual relations with all its ramifications play a very vital role in a successful marriage”
Dr Farouk runs workshops and seminars on “Sexuality in Islam” based on his book of the same name. The topics include:
1. Normal Sexual Response
2. Islamic Perspective on Sexuality
3. Male Sexual Dysfunction
4. Female Sexual Dysfunction
5. Sexual function in different situations (Pregnancy, etc)
MOULANA JUNAID KHARSANY
MARRIAGE RESEARCHER
MOULANA JUNAID KHARSANY
MARRIAGE RESEARCHER
“One of the few samples of Paradise, experienced in this life is a successful marriage”
AMMAN MUHAMMAD
MONEY MINDER
AMMAN MUHAMMAD
MONEY MINDER
“A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person”
An important element of this integration was a complete revamp of the product offering, the reformation of an internationally recognised Shari’ah Advisory Committee and the establishment of a ring fenced treasury at FirstRand level.
In addition, Amman is currently a member of the South African Banking Association’s Islamic Banking Sub-Committee and a founding member of the South African National Treasury Working Group that was responsible for the amendment of the South African National Taxation Act to include Islamic financial structures.
Prior to joining FNB, he was Managing Director of another prominent large South African bank. During his tenure over there, he launched Islamic Banking in Tanzania and introduced a practical model to many interested African countries. By mid-2011, Amman was responsible for a large part of Islamic banking operations across the African continent with that Bank.
Prior to switching to banking he spent 10 years in audit, advisory and consulting at Deloitte. He completed his articles with the Financial Services Team and thereafter headed up the Banking Regulatory, Compliance and Governance team. He also established the Deloitte South Africa “Islamic Financial Services” unit offering various Islamic advisory services and actively participated in the Deloitte Global Islamic Finance Team.
Amman completed his studies at the University of South Africa and is constantly occupied with ways in which to improve the Islamic banking industry not just for South Africa but for all of Africa.
This was recently acknowledged on the global stage, when the “Global Islamic Finance Awards” nomination committee chose him as their “Upcoming Personality in Global Islamic Finance for 2015” at a ceremony that was held in Bahrain and with FNB Islamic Banking being voted as the strongest “Islamic Retail Bank” for 2015 and 2016 in South Africa by the Islamic Retail Banking Awards Committee.
Amman is married, his wife is a business woman and together they have 5 sons. He loves reading, history and travelling to countries with rich Islamic heritage, however, unfortunately does not find enough time in his busy diary to play more golf.
ZIYAAD DADABHAY
MARRIAGE PROMOTER
ZIYAAD DADABHAY
MARRIAGE PROMOTER
“Happiness is a chemical state and marriage is it’s laboratory”
Ziyaad Dadabhay has spent a few years investigating the effects that thoughts, speech and actions have on the physiology and psychology of the human being, his environment and the Creation at large. This has led to an amazing journey through Quantum Physics, The Human Body and the entire Universe. The greatest and most powerful discovery however, has been the absolutely amazing connection between the Qur’an and Sunnah and modern Science, Neuroscience and Cosmology.If you would like to develop a deep love, respect, awe and appreciation for the Qur’an and Sunnah then please join in on this journey. Along the way you will discover the keys to good health, sound relationships and happiness in all spheres of life. This will undoubtedly be of benefit for true success in this Life and the After Life. Moreover, one will truly uncover how to live a Meaningful Life, the reasons why Allah has called this deen a great favour and it will make each of us truly proud and grateful to be Muslim.
SH. ALAA EL SAYED
MARRIAGE MAKER
SH. ALAA EL SAYED
MARRIAGE MAKER
“Marriage is about completing one another, not competing with each other”
Sheikh Alaa was born in Cairo and lived in Egypt until he was 15 years old. During his youth, he spent his time as the goalie for the Junior National Team and moved to Toronto, Canada in the late 1970’s.
Sheikh Alaa worked as Vice-President of Business Development for an international company and during this time he competed and was placed first in the 1992 Bermuda Triathlon. He also trained in conflict resolution, crisis management, six sigma, communication skills, advance train the trainer, and inclusion training. He teaches Home Sweet Home and Parenting Matters courses around the world.
Sheikh Alaa studied for his Bachelors in Shariah from the American International University and earned a scholarship from the Shari’ah Academy/Mishkah University in Florida. Sheikh Alaa has also received his ijazah of Quran recitation for Hafs an Asim and studied comparative religion for five years through the IPCI in South Africa. He was on the board of directors of the World Assembly of Muslim Youth.
MOULANA SULAIMAAN RAVAT
MARRIAGE PRESENTER
MOULANA SULAIMAAN RAVAT
MARRIAGE PRESENTER
“Foundation of a successful marriage is Taqwa. If Allah is happy with you, you will be happy”
FUZAIL SOOFIE
MARRIAGE GURU
FUZAIL SOOFIE
MARRIAGE GURU
“The best spouse is one who understands that marriage is a blessing that needs to be cherished”
Fuzail Soofie is currently an Imam of Westville Soofie Mosque. He is a hafiz of the Quran and has studied The traditional Islamic sciences with Ijaza to narrate Ahadith from Sayyid Muhammad Al-Alawi Al Maliki (Makkah). A speaker on contemporary issues and and author of several publications such as ‘Seeker of the Beloved’ and ‘Memorial of the Beloved’.
SH. YAWAR BAIG
LIFE COACH
SH. YAWAR BAIG
LIFE COACH
“Never make the same mistake twice…”
Founder & President of YAWAR BAIG & ASSOCIATES™, International Speaker, Coach, Trainer and Facilitator specializing in Leadership in Family Businesses, enabling the critical transition from being ‘Person-driven to becoming Process-driven’ to create Enduring Leadership ©. Yawar applies his own experience of working both in family businesses and global MNCs to show business families how to grow, yet stay together. In his words, “It’s more about family than about business”. He works with prominent family businesses in India and South Africa in the role of Life Coach and Mentor. His skill of working effectively across boundaries of culture, making Eastern values blend with Western systems, is his USP. His personal style reflects openness, competence, and value based professionalism. He speaks 5 languages. Yawar has designed and implemented interventions in many global organizations based on the application of Leadership & Management fundamentals in an experiential learning format, to enhance knowledge and skill application.
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YAHYA IBRAHIM
LOVE GURU
YAHYA IBRAHIM
LOVE GURU
"Obedience to Allah instills Divinely induced love between the husband & the wife and their families"
Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim is Canadian by birth & education, Egyptian through a rich ancestry, Turkish via the blessing of marriage to Songul and Australian by Choice of residence and migration.
Yahya Ibrahim began memorizing the Qur’an at the age of 16 and finished 20 months later, receiving an ijazah (certification) in proficiency and an instruction to teach. He began lecturing at the age of 17 and has been involved in the Islamic community since 1993, alhamdulillah.
Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim is blessed now to be living in Perth, Western Australia with his wife and three wonderful children – Shireen, Omar and Adam. He is a regular lecturer to Muslim and non-Muslim audiences their and around the world. He travels in Australasia, Africa, South East Asia, Europe and Canada to deliver lectures on Islam and Muslims to a variety of audiences. He is committed to spreading a message to Muslims that empowers them spiritually and helps them integrate into the broader community. He is born in the west, raised in the west and lives in the west. A message of anti-militancy, religious tolerance, and moral universality are a part of his outlook.
Yahya is a registered Teacher and serves the Muslim community at Curtin University and teaches internationally with AlKauthar Institute as well as an instructor for AlMaghrib Institute.
DAOOD BUTT
LOVE FACILITATOR
DAOOD BUTT
LOVE FACILITATOR
“Never fall asleep without forgiving the one whom you love, nor wake up without a honeymoon!”
Sheikh Daood Butt was born and raised in Montreal, Canada and has always had a desire to learn and teach Islam. Following secondary studies, he obtained a degree in Automotive Technology and was nominated amongst Canada’s Top Graduates of 2002. During this time, he studied with local Imams and was hired as an Imam and Qur’an instructor at a local mosque. He went on to study at the Islamic University of Madinah for seven years, during which he completed a Diploma in Arabic Language followed by a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology and Islamic Da’wah from the Faculty of Da’wah and Usool Ad-Deen in 2010.
Upon returning to Montreal he was involved in various Da’wah activities including giving lectures and khutbahs in English, French, and Arabic. He has always been especially interested in youth related programs and is quick to develop a rapport with them. With an eagerness to continue learning Islam, Shaykh Daood completed a Master of Arts Degree with Excellence in Islamic and Other Civilizations at the International Islamic University in Malaysia.
Most recently he was awarded Imam of the Year for 2015 in Mississauga, Canada. Sheikh Daood hates wasting time and being late, and is keen on attendance so much so that upon completing his Arabic Diploma he was awarded a certificate for not having been late a single class. He maintains a high level of respect for his teachers, and always remembers fine details about the people he meets. He is a jack of all trades, and enjoys cars, perfume, sunglasses, and most of all, playing with his two daughters!
ML EBRAHIM BHAM
MARRIAGE SPEAKER
ML EBRAHIM BHAM
MARRIAGE SPEAKER
“Marriage is beautiful but it’s hard work if you want to make it an enjoyable one”
Shaykh Ebrahim I. Bham is born and raised in South Africa. He has attained his masters in the Islamic sciences and theology under great traditional scholars. Shaykh Ebrahim I. Bham is known to be one of the most active scholars in South Africa for education, development, advocacy and interfaith. He has served in various capacities in South Africa at Newtown Islamic Institute, Al-aqsa Institute, Mayfair Jame Masjid, and Hamidia Masjid.
He frequently travels the world for da’wah and lectures, including countries such as Australia, United Kingdom, USA, Somalia, Palestine, Eygpt, Turkey, Sri Lanka & Malawi.
Shaykh Ebrahim I. Bham is also the founder member and vice chairman of Johannesburg Muslim School, executive committee member of National Religious Leaders Forum (Initiated By South Africans for Greater Liaison between Religious Groups and Government), executive member of Muslim AIDS Programme (MAP), national trustee of Moral Regeneration Movement (Working towards the improvement of morality amongst South Africans) and also an executive member of the United Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA).
EDRIS KHAMISSA
LOVE DOCTOR
EDRIS KHAMISSA
LOVE DOCTOR
“Love is blind and yet love is not deaf. Learn the special art of loving communication”
Edris Khamissa is an International Consultant in Education and Human Development. He began his career as a teacher of English. His passion and expertise for the subject culminated in his nomination as the Chairman of the English Society of South Africa. He has been a headteacher of three schools. He has conducted numerous workshops in Australia, United States, Canada, Malaysia, Kosovo, England, Jeddah,Doha,Dubai, Nigeria, Lusaka, Zimbabwe ,Mozambique, Botswana,Bangkok ,Pakistan,Rome, Bangladesh and throughout South Africa. His topics range from Leadership, Youth Development, Moving from Efficiency to Effectiveness to Excellence, From Information to Transformation, Moving from Good to Great, Inspiring Teachers, Creativity in Schools, Dynamics of Marriage, Parenting in the 21st Century, Family Dynamics in the 21st Century and Project Management .He promotes excellence wherever he goes. He was one of the founding members of the AMS (Association of Muslim Schools) in South Africa. He is an advisory member of IBERR – International Board of Educational Research and Resources. He is the co-author of the IBERR manual for Schools.
His expertise is in self-development and curriculum design. His creativity made him a dynamic lecturer in Didactic and Methodology at IPSA (International Peace University of South Africa). He also conducts inservice training for business corporations. As a Parenting Expert and a Marriage Counsellor, he conducts workshops on these topics.
He conducts motivation and training for Business Corporations .His particular focus is in soft-schools. Youth Leadership is another area of his focus. He is a regular guest on National and Community Radio Stations. His attendees find his programmes life changing. He believes that we should take ownership of our lives. This is clearly evident in his Personal Empowerment seminars/workshops.
One of his other specialities is motivating and training nursing- staff. This has in many ways resulted in improved patient perceptions-in some instances from mediocrity to excellence.
He is also the founder of a public speaking academy. He believes that the benefits that accrue from proficiency in public speaking skills cannot be quantified. .He together with Adv Mohamed Vahed have just completed writing their book, The Dynamics of Public Speaking from an Islamic Perspective.
He is a weekly guest on four community radio stations. One of his unique features is his ability to respond to the diverse needs of the community. He not only identifies the challenges but he is able to provide solutions. All in all he is a dynamic individual with diverse talents.
AEROSOL ALI
AEROSOL ALI
AEROSOL ALI
AEROSOL ALI
“Marriage is an art form; an ancient craft that will take an entire lifetime to master”
Mohammed Ali is an artist, educator and curator born and raised in the UK. He was best known for melding together street-art and islamic script and patterns combining meaningful messages that connect people of all faith in multicultural cities across the globe. Before arabic-influenced graffiti had become popular across the Middle-East, Mohammed Ali has been pioneering his style, influencing artists the world over.
Mohammed Ali has been a pioneer in the street-art movement, fusing street art with Islamic script and patterns, delivering powerful and moving messages. Art meets faith, identity and social change in Ali’s work, adorning the canvas of walls and public spaces and continues to change the visual landscapes of the cities we live in. His art has inspired and informed a new generation across the globe, to boldly express their identity and ideals. He has created truly immersive experiences for audiences throughout the world. From street canvases in New York, Amsterdam, London and Melbourne, to intimate performances in the Vatican, Ali has used his art and collaborations with critically acclaimed musicians and poets to produce unique experiences.
His work serves as a bridge, bringing together communities divided by culture, faith and ethnicity. Ali’s complex exploration of challenging social issues through Art, provide transformative and radical tools to counteract challenges facing society.
In 2008 Ali established Soul City Arts a global arts movement bringing together artists, activists and communities. It was driven by a shared commitment to transform society. Ali describes his approach as ‘shifting mindsets’. His formula is to combine creative expressions with strategic visioning, and has been awarded commissions with international NGO’s, corporations, and charities.
HALEH BANANI
MARRIAGE DOCTOR
HALEH BANANI
MARRIAGE DOCTOR
“Swallow your pride, take ownership of your mistake, correct the wrong in order to transform your marriage!”
Haleh Banani has a Master degree in Clinical Psychology from University of Houston, graduating Magma Cum Laude with 18 years of experience working with couples and individuals therapy where she helps people suffering from depression, anxiety, eating disorders and self-esteem issues. She empowers her clients with unequivocal amount of enthusiasm, compassion and support.
Her articles have been published in magazines in Houston and Egypt. She was a featured expert on Al-Jazeera international, Huda TV, Islamic Open University, Mercy Mission and Bayinnah TV. Haleh is an instructor for Ilmflix and Qalam Institute. She was the first female to host a program for Al-Fajr TV called “With Haleh” which combines the principles of psychology and Islam to help people reach their full potential and overcome their challenges. She does skype therapy sessions with people from around the world saving marriages, building self-esteem & helping individuals in all their relationships.
Haleh is an internationally published writer and counselor for the website www.MuslimMatters.org She received her ijaza for the recitation of the Quran with Tajweed in Egypt. She was recently given the Icon Award representing America in Malaysia for her contribution in psychology & Islam. She recently started the program called 5pillarsof Marriage where it discuss the Secret to Finding Love & Compassion in Your Marriage. She has been married for Alhamdulillah 20 years with 3 precious children name Abdelfattah, Kareem, and Layla.
SADULLAH KHAN
RELATIONSHIP MASTER
SADULLAH KHAN
RELATIONSHIP MASTER
“In the garden of marriage, despite the thorns of challenges, flowers of love could bloom”
Sheikh Sa’dullah Khan was chairperson of the MSA at University of Durban-Westville (now UKZN) and an activist in the anti-apartheid struggle. Having memorized the Qur’an at the age of eight under Shaykh Saleh Abadi; he has undertaken studies in Law (South Africa), Journalism (Britain) and Islamic Studies (Egypt and USA). He has presented papers at numerous international conferences in Malaysia, Belgium, Nigeria, Egypt, USA, Iran, Morocco, Botswana, Canada, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Kuwait, Mexico, India and Turkey.
He is the author of Dimensions of the Qur’an and co-translator of classical Arabic text Risalah al-Mustarshideen (Epistle for the Seekers of Guidance). He has appeared on SABC, NBC, History Channel, IIS, ITV, IRNA, Turkish ATV and was a founder member of the Islamic College of Southern Africa (now International Peace College of South Africa).
He has been engaged in academic and religious studies programmes and has spearheaded youth development programs in South Africa and the USA for over two decades. He has been an inspiring religious leader and an lecturer for the past 25 years. He is currently the CEO of Islamia College in Cape Town and continues to serve as an education consultant and a motivational speaker.
SIS. YASMIN MOGAHED
MARRIAGE AUTHOR
SIS. YASMIN MOGAHED
MARRIAGE AUTHOR
“People think that successful relationships bring you happiness, in fact being happy brings you successful relationships”
Ustadha Yasmin Mogahed is known for her gift of captivating an entire audience with her thoughts and insightful reflections. She is a Psychology graduate, and attained her Masters in Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
After completing her graduate work, she taught Islamic Studies and served as a youth coordinator. She also worked as a writing instructor at Cardinal Stritch University and a staff columnist for the Islam section of InFocus News. Currently she’s a writer for the Huffington Post, an international speaker, and author who focuses most of her work on spiritual and personal development.
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, and she has the honour of becoming AlMaghrib Institute’s first female instructor recently released her new book, Reclaim Your Heart, which is now available worldwide. Visit her website, yasminmogahed.com, where you can find a collection of her articles, poetry, and lectures.
FUZAIL SOOFIE
MARRIAGE GURU
FUZAIL SOOFIE
MARRIAGE GURU
“The best spouse is one who understands that marriage is a blessing that needs to be cherished”
Fuzail Soofie is currently an Imam of Westville Soofie Mosque. He is a hafiz of the Quran and has studied The traditional Islamic sciences with Ijaza to narrate Ahadith from Sayyid Muhammad Al-Alawi Al Maliki (Makkah). A speaker on contemporary issues and and author of several publications such as ‘Seeker of the Beloved’ and ‘Memorial of the Beloved’.
SH. YASIR QADHI
LOVE COACH
SH. YASIR QADHI
LOVE COACH
“… your wives are garments to you, and you are garments to them (The Holy Quran 2:187)”
Sheikh Yasir Qadhi was born in Houston, Texas and completed his primary and secondary education in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He graduated with a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Houston, after which he was accepted as a student at the Islamic University of Madinah. After completing a diploma in Arabic, he graduated with a B.A. from the College of Hadith and Islamic Sciences. Thereafter, he completed a M.A. in Islamic Theology from the College of Dawah, after which he returned to America and completed his doctorate, in Religious Studies, from Yale University.
Currently he is the Dean of al-Maghrib Institute, the Resident Scholar of the Memphis Islamic Center, and a professor at Rhodes College, in Memphis, TN. His published works include Riya’a: The Hidden Shirk, Du’aa: The Weapon of the Believer, and An Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur’an. Sheikh Yasir is one of the founders and blog-writers for http://MuslimMatters.org/
SH. OMAR SULEIMAN
MARRIAGE COACH
SH. OMAR SULEIMAN
MARRIAGE COACH
“Don’t marry someone you think you can make better. Marry someone you think will make you better”
Shaykh Omar Suleiman is a world-renowned Islamic scholar from New Orleans, Louisiana. Born and raised in America. His journey of seeking knowledge started in 2000 in the United Arab Emirates where he spent a few years at the feet of prestigious scholars such as Shaykh Tariq Ibn Rajah and Amr Al Sheshany. Since then he has sought knowledge and studied under Shaykh Salah As Sawy, Dr Hatem Al Haj, his father in law Shaykh Abul Abed, and Al Allamah Shaykh Omar Al Ashqar (rahimahullah).Shaykh Omar has two Bachelors degrees in Islamic Studies and in accounting, a Masters degree in Islamic Finance, and is currently pursuing a Phd in Islamic History from the Islamic University of Malaysia.
He previously served as Imam for Masjid Abu Bakr As-Siddique in New Orleans for 6 years and has since dedicated himself to fulltime teaching. He has taught with Mishkah University (formerly Sharia Academy) since 2008 under Shaykh Salah As Sawy and also currently serves as the director of the Islamic Learning Foundation in Texas, as well as an instructor for AlMaghrib Institute.
Upon returning to New Orleans, he served as the Imam of the Jefferson Muslim Association in New Orleans for 6 years and was also the Director of 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 has since been a guest at various national functions to share his experiences in community building.
He now serves fulltime with Bayyinah Institute as the head of its history department and as an instructor in Quran, Hadeeth, and Tazkiyya studies. He also currently serves as the Resident Scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center in Dallas Texas.
MUSLIM BELAL
MARRIAGE ARTIST
MUSLIM BELAL
MARRIAGE ARTIST
“Islam doesn’t only teach you how to pray & fast but also teaches you how to love”
Muslim Belal is a British convert to Islam with a Jamaican and Chinese heritage. He is renowned for his unique style of poetry and rap which is both inspirational, captivating and entertaining. Having converted to Islam in 2002 Muslim Belal reveals his moving story through spoken word poetry. He has performed at major international events including Malaysia, USA, Canada, Norway, Sweden, Holland and London.
Muslim Belal is a man of many talents having acted in BBC films and theatre. He has also appeared on Channel 4 and BBC Arabic and made headlines in major newspapers including The Independent, The Voice and Flavour magazine. Muslim Belal a filmmaker and screenwriter received the prestigious Edinburgh International Film Festival.
SH. BILAL ISMAIL
LOVE DOKTUR
SH. BILAL ISMAIL
LOVE DOKTUR
“Ibn Masood said If he knew he would die in a few days… he would get married”
Sheikh Bilal Ismail was born in Durban, South Africa. He is one of three siblings and comes from a religious traditional hanafi family.
He memorized the Qurʾan while studying at school and went on to complete high school in 1998. Sheikh Bilal then went on to do a diploma in Computer Science in 1999, as well as qualifying as a Microsoft certified systems engineer. He was accepted into the Islamic University of Madinah in 2001 where he completed his Diploma in Arabic followed by a BA in Islamic Law from the faculty of Sharīʿah. He is currently completing his masters degree.
After graduating from Madinah, he returned to South Africa where he had been teaching Fiqh and Tafsīr weekly classes in Durban since the summer of 2007 and says he is still a student of knowledge – and will always be!
Sheikh Bilal joins our academic team as an instructor and as the academic head of the Students Guild and has quickly become a favourite of AK students around the world.
AUSTRALIA 03-16
DAOOD BUTT
LOVE FACILITATOR
DAOOD BUTT
LOVE FACILITATOR
“Never fall asleep without forgiving the one whom you love, nor wake up without a honeymoon!”
Sheikh Daood Butt was born and raised in Montreal, Canada and has always had a desire to learn and teach Islam. Following secondary studies, he obtained a degree in Automotive Technology and was nominated amongst Canada’s Top Graduates of 2002. During this time, he studied with local Imams and was hired as an Imam and Qur’an instructor at a local mosque. He went on to study at the Islamic University of Madinah for seven years, during which he completed a Diploma in Arabic Language followed by a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology and Islamic Da’wah from the Faculty of Da’wah and Usool Ad-Deen in 2010.
Upon returning to Montreal he was involved in various Da’wah activities including giving lectures and khutbahs in English, French, and Arabic. He has always been especially interested in youth related programs and is quick to develop a rapport with them. With an eagerness to continue learning Islam, Shaykh Daood completed a Master of Arts Degree with Excellence in Islamic and Other Civilizations at the International Islamic University in Malaysia.
Most recently he was awarded Imam of the Year for 2015 in Mississauga, Canada. Sheikh Daood hates wasting time and being late, and is keen on attendance so much so that upon completing his Arabic Diploma he was awarded a certificate for not having been late a single class. He maintains a high level of respect for his teachers, and always remembers fine details about the people he meets. He is a jack of all trades, and enjoys cars, perfume, sunglasses, and most of all, playing with his two daughters!
AEROSOL ALI
AEROSOL ALI
AEROSOL ALI
AEROSOL ALI
“Marriage is an art form; an ancient craft that will take an entire lifetime to master”
Mohammed Ali is an artist, educator and curator born and raised in the UK. He was best known for melding together street-art and islamic script and patterns combining meaningful messages that connect people of all faith in multicultural cities across the globe. Before arabic-influenced graffiti had become popular across the Middle-East, Mohammed Ali has been pioneering his style, influencing artists the world over.
Mohammed Ali has been a pioneer in the street-art movement, fusing street art with Islamic script and patterns, delivering powerful and moving messages. Art meets faith, identity and social change in Ali’s work, adorning the canvas of walls and public spaces and continues to change the visual landscapes of the cities we live in. His art has inspired and informed a new generation across the globe, to boldly express their identity and ideals. He has created truly immersive experiences for audiences throughout the world. From street canvases in New York, Amsterdam, London and Melbourne, to intimate performances in the Vatican, Ali has used his art and collaborations with critically acclaimed musicians and poets to produce unique experiences.
His work serves as a bridge, bringing together communities divided by culture, faith and ethnicity. Ali’s complex exploration of challenging social issues through Art, provide transformative and radical tools to counteract challenges facing society.
In 2008 Ali established Soul City Arts a global arts movement bringing together artists, activists and communities. It was driven by a shared commitment to transform society. Ali describes his approach as ‘shifting mindsets’. His formula is to combine creative expressions with strategic visioning, and has been awarded commissions with international NGO’s, corporations, and charities.
SH. ALAA EL SAYED
MARRIAGE MAKER
SH. ALAA EL SAYED
MARRIAGE MAKER
“Marriage is about completing one another, not competing with each other”
Sheikh Alaa was born in Cairo and lived in Egypt until he was 15 years old. During his youth, he spent his time as the goalie for the Junior National Team and moved to Toronto, Canada in the late 1970’s.
Sheikh Alaa worked as Vice-President of Business Development for an international company and during this time he competed and was placed first in the 1992 Bermuda Triathlon. He also trained in conflict resolution, crisis management, six sigma, communication skills, advance train the trainer, and inclusion training. He teaches Home Sweet Home and Parenting Matters courses around the world.
Sheikh Alaa studied for his Bachelors in Shariah from the American International University and earned a scholarship from the Shari’ah Academy/Mishkah University in Florida. Sheikh Alaa has also received his ijazah of Quran recitation for Hafs an Asim and studied comparative religion for five years through the IPCI in South Africa. He was on the board of directors of the World Assembly of Muslim Youth.
ABDUL WAHAB SALEEM
MARRIAGE MINDER
AZHAR USMAN
MARRIAGE COMEDIAN
AZHAR USMAN
MARRIAGE COMEDIAN
“Marriage is a comedy of errors, you need to learn when to laugh & cry”
MALAYSIA 02-16
YAHYA IBRAHIM
LOVE GURU
YAHYA IBRAHIM
LOVE GURU
"Obedience to Allah instills Divinely induced love between the husband & the wife and their families"
Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim is Canadian by birth & education, Egyptian through a rich ancestry, Turkish via the blessing of marriage to Songul and Australian by Choice of residence and migration.
Yahya Ibrahim began memorizing the Qur’an at the age of 16 and finished 20 months later, receiving an ijazah (certification) in proficiency and an instruction to teach. He began lecturing at the age of 17 and has been involved in the Islamic community since 1993, alhamdulillah.
Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim is blessed now to be living in Perth, Western Australia with his wife and three wonderful children – Shireen, Omar and Adam. He is a regular lecturer to Muslim and non-Muslim audiences their and around the world. He travels in Australasia, Africa, South East Asia, Europe and Canada to deliver lectures on Islam and Muslims to a variety of audiences. He is committed to spreading a message to Muslims that empowers them spiritually and helps them integrate into the broader community. He is born in the west, raised in the west and lives in the west. A message of anti-militancy, religious tolerance, and moral universality are a part of his outlook.
Yahya is a registered Teacher and serves the Muslim community at Curtin University and teaches internationally with AlKauthar Institute as well as an instructor for AlMaghrib Institute.
DAOOD BUTT
LOVE FACILITATOR
DAOOD BUTT
LOVE FACILITATOR
“Never fall asleep without forgiving the one whom you love, nor wake up without a honeymoon!”
Sheikh Daood Butt was born and raised in Montreal, Canada and has always had a desire to learn and teach Islam. Following secondary studies, he obtained a degree in Automotive Technology and was nominated amongst Canada’s Top Graduates of 2002. During this time, he studied with local Imams and was hired as an Imam and Qur’an instructor at a local mosque. He went on to study at the Islamic University of Madinah for seven years, during which he completed a Diploma in Arabic Language followed by a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology and Islamic Da’wah from the Faculty of Da’wah and Usool Ad-Deen in 2010.
Upon returning to Montreal he was involved in various Da’wah activities including giving lectures and khutbahs in English, French, and Arabic. He has always been especially interested in youth related programs and is quick to develop a rapport with them. With an eagerness to continue learning Islam, Shaykh Daood completed a Master of Arts Degree with Excellence in Islamic and Other Civilizations at the International Islamic University in Malaysia.
Most recently he was awarded Imam of the Year for 2015 in Mississauga, Canada. Sheikh Daood hates wasting time and being late, and is keen on attendance so much so that upon completing his Arabic Diploma he was awarded a certificate for not having been late a single class. He maintains a high level of respect for his teachers, and always remembers fine details about the people he meets. He is a jack of all trades, and enjoys cars, perfume, sunglasses, and most of all, playing with his two daughters!
EDRIS KHAMISSA
LOVE DOCTOR
EDRIS KHAMISSA
LOVE DOCTOR
“Love is blind and yet love is not deaf. Learn the special art of loving communication”
Edris Khamissa is an International Consultant in Education and Human Development. He began his career as a teacher of English. His passion and expertise for the subject culminated in his nomination as the Chairman of the English Society of South Africa. He has been a headteacher of three schools. He has conducted numerous workshops in Australia, United States, Canada, Malaysia, Kosovo, England, Jeddah,Doha,Dubai, Nigeria, Lusaka, Zimbabwe ,Mozambique, Botswana,Bangkok ,Pakistan,Rome, Bangladesh and throughout South Africa. His topics range from Leadership, Youth Development, Moving from Efficiency to Effectiveness to Excellence, From Information to Transformation, Moving from Good to Great, Inspiring Teachers, Creativity in Schools, Dynamics of Marriage, Parenting in the 21st Century, Family Dynamics in the 21st Century and Project Management .He promotes excellence wherever he goes. He was one of the founding members of the AMS (Association of Muslim Schools) in South Africa. He is an advisory member of IBERR – International Board of Educational Research and Resources. He is the co-author of the IBERR manual for Schools.
His expertise is in self-development and curriculum design. His creativity made him a dynamic lecturer in Didactic and Methodology at IPSA (International Peace University of South Africa). He also conducts inservice training for business corporations. As a Parenting Expert and a Marriage Counsellor, he conducts workshops on these topics.
He conducts motivation and training for Business Corporations .His particular focus is in soft-schools. Youth Leadership is another area of his focus. He is a regular guest on National and Community Radio Stations. His attendees find his programmes life changing. He believes that we should take ownership of our lives. This is clearly evident in his Personal Empowerment seminars/workshops.
One of his other specialities is motivating and training nursing- staff. This has in many ways resulted in improved patient perceptions-in some instances from mediocrity to excellence.
He is also the founder of a public speaking academy. He believes that the benefits that accrue from proficiency in public speaking skills cannot be quantified. .He together with Adv Mohamed Vahed have just completed writing their book, The Dynamics of Public Speaking from an Islamic Perspective.
He is a weekly guest on four community radio stations. One of his unique features is his ability to respond to the diverse needs of the community. He not only identifies the challenges but he is able to provide solutions. All in all he is a dynamic individual with diverse talents.
HALEH BANANI
MARRIAGE DOCTOR
HALEH BANANI
MARRIAGE DOCTOR
“Swallow your pride, take ownership of your mistake, correct the wrong in order to transform your marriage!”
Haleh Banani has a Master degree in Clinical Psychology from University of Houston, graduating Magma Cum Laude with 18 years of experience working with couples and individuals therapy where she helps people suffering from depression, anxiety, eating disorders and self-esteem issues. She empowers her clients with unequivocal amount of enthusiasm, compassion and support.
Her articles have been published in magazines in Houston and Egypt. She was a featured expert on Al-Jazeera international, Huda TV, Islamic Open University, Mercy Mission and Bayinnah TV. Haleh is an instructor for Ilmflix and Qalam Institute. She was the first female to host a program for Al-Fajr TV called “With Haleh” which combines the principles of psychology and Islam to help people reach their full potential and overcome their challenges. She does skype therapy sessions with people from around the world saving marriages, building self-esteem & helping individuals in all their relationships.
Haleh is an internationally published writer and counselor for the website www.MuslimMatters.org She received her ijaza for the recitation of the Quran with Tajweed in Egypt. She was recently given the Icon Award representing America in Malaysia for her contribution in psychology & Islam. She recently started the program called 5pillarsof Marriage where it discuss the Secret to Finding Love & Compassion in Your Marriage. She has been married for Alhamdulillah 20 years with 3 precious children name Abdelfattah, Kareem, and Layla.
ABDUL WAHAB SALEEM
MARRIAGE MINDER
SIS. MARZIA HASSAN
RELATIONSHIP GURU
SIS. MARZIA HASSAN
RELATIONSHIP GURU
“Children thrive when their parents love and respect each other.”
SIS. NA’IMA B. ROBERT
LOVE LYRICIST
MUSLIM BELAL
MARRIAGE ARTIST
MUSLIM BELAL
MARRIAGE ARTIST
“Islam doesn’t only teach you how to pray & fast but also teaches you how to love”
Muslim Belal is a British convert to Islam with a Jamaican and Chinese heritage. He is renowned for his unique style of poetry and rap which is both inspirational, captivating and entertaining. Having converted to Islam in 2002 Muslim Belal reveals his moving story through spoken word poetry. He has performed at major international events including Malaysia, USA, Canada, Norway, Sweden, Holland and London.
Muslim Belal is a man of many talents having acted in BBC films and theatre. He has also appeared on Channel 4 and BBC Arabic and made headlines in major newspapers including The Independent, The Voice and Flavour magazine. Muslim Belal a filmmaker and screenwriter received the prestigious Edinburgh International Film Festival.
USTADH AHMED SALEEM
PARENTING EXPERT
SH. ZOUBIR BOUCHIKHI
MARRIAGE COUNSELLOR
SH. ZOUBIR BOUCHIKHI
MARRIAGE COUNSELLOR
“Those embarking on the noble act of marriage, realize it is all about Sacrifice”
SIS. DUNIA SHUAIB
MARRIAGE MOTIVATOR
SIS. DUNIA SHUAIB
MARRIAGE MOTIVATOR
“Good marriages/relationships don’t just happen, they are created”
SH. YAWAR BAIG
LIFE COACH
SH. YAWAR BAIG
LIFE COACH
“Never make the same mistake twice…”
Founder & President of YAWAR BAIG & ASSOCIATES™, International Speaker, Coach, Trainer and Facilitator specializing in Leadership in Family Businesses, enabling the critical transition from being ‘Person-driven to becoming Process-driven’ to create Enduring Leadership ©. Yawar applies his own experience of working both in family businesses and global MNCs to show business families how to grow, yet stay together. In his words, “It’s more about family than about business”. He works with prominent family businesses in India and South Africa in the role of Life Coach and Mentor. His skill of working effectively across boundaries of culture, making Eastern values blend with Western systems, is his USP. His personal style reflects openness, competence, and value based professionalism. He speaks 5 languages. Yawar has designed and implemented interventions in many global organizations based on the application of Leadership & Management fundamentals in an experiential learning format, to enhance knowledge and skill application.
SH. BILAL ISMAIL
LOVE DOKTUR
SH. BILAL ISMAIL
LOVE DOKTUR
“Ibn Masood said If he knew he would die in a few days… he would get married”
Sheikh Bilal Ismail was born in Durban, South Africa. He is one of three siblings and comes from a religious traditional hanafi family.
He memorized the Qurʾan while studying at school and went on to complete high school in 1998. Sheikh Bilal then went on to do a diploma in Computer Science in 1999, as well as qualifying as a Microsoft certified systems engineer. He was accepted into the Islamic University of Madinah in 2001 where he completed his Diploma in Arabic followed by a BA in Islamic Law from the faculty of Sharīʿah. He is currently completing his masters degree.
After graduating from Madinah, he returned to South Africa where he had been teaching Fiqh and Tafsīr weekly classes in Durban since the summer of 2007 and says he is still a student of knowledge – and will always be!
Sheikh Bilal joins our academic team as an instructor and as the academic head of the Students Guild and has quickly become a favourite of AK students around the world.
SINGAPORE 06-15
HALEH BANANI
MARRIAGE DOCTOR
HALEH BANANI
MARRIAGE DOCTOR
“Swallow your pride, take ownership of your mistake, correct the wrong in order to transform your marriage!”
Haleh Banani has a Master degree in Clinical Psychology from University of Houston, graduating Magma Cum Laude with 18 years of experience working with couples and individuals therapy where she helps people suffering from depression, anxiety, eating disorders and self-esteem issues. She empowers her clients with unequivocal amount of enthusiasm, compassion and support.
Her articles have been published in magazines in Houston and Egypt. She was a featured expert on Al-Jazeera international, Huda TV, Islamic Open University, Mercy Mission and Bayinnah TV. Haleh is an instructor for Ilmflix and Qalam Institute. She was the first female to host a program for Al-Fajr TV called “With Haleh” which combines the principles of psychology and Islam to help people reach their full potential and overcome their challenges. She does skype therapy sessions with people from around the world saving marriages, building self-esteem & helping individuals in all their relationships.
Haleh is an internationally published writer and counselor for the website www.MuslimMatters.org She received her ijaza for the recitation of the Quran with Tajweed in Egypt. She was recently given the Icon Award representing America in Malaysia for her contribution in psychology & Islam. She recently started the program called 5pillarsof Marriage where it discuss the Secret to Finding Love & Compassion in Your Marriage. She has been married for Alhamdulillah 20 years with 3 precious children name Abdelfattah, Kareem, and Layla.
SH. ALAA EL SAYED
MARRIAGE MAKER
SH. ALAA EL SAYED
MARRIAGE MAKER
“Marriage is about completing one another, not competing with each other”
Sheikh Alaa was born in Cairo and lived in Egypt until he was 15 years old. During his youth, he spent his time as the goalie for the Junior National Team and moved to Toronto, Canada in the late 1970’s.
Sheikh Alaa worked as Vice-President of Business Development for an international company and during this time he competed and was placed first in the 1992 Bermuda Triathlon. He also trained in conflict resolution, crisis management, six sigma, communication skills, advance train the trainer, and inclusion training. He teaches Home Sweet Home and Parenting Matters courses around the world.
Sheikh Alaa studied for his Bachelors in Shariah from the American International University and earned a scholarship from the Shari’ah Academy/Mishkah University in Florida. Sheikh Alaa has also received his ijazah of Quran recitation for Hafs an Asim and studied comparative religion for five years through the IPCI in South Africa. He was on the board of directors of the World Assembly of Muslim Youth.
MALAYSIA 02-15
YAHYA IBRAHIM
LOVE GURU
YAHYA IBRAHIM
LOVE GURU
"Obedience to Allah instills Divinely induced love between the husband & the wife and their families"
Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim is Canadian by birth & education, Egyptian through a rich ancestry, Turkish via the blessing of marriage to Songul and Australian by Choice of residence and migration.
Yahya Ibrahim began memorizing the Qur’an at the age of 16 and finished 20 months later, receiving an ijazah (certification) in proficiency and an instruction to teach. He began lecturing at the age of 17 and has been involved in the Islamic community since 1993, alhamdulillah.
Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim is blessed now to be living in Perth, Western Australia with his wife and three wonderful children – Shireen, Omar and Adam. He is a regular lecturer to Muslim and non-Muslim audiences their and around the world. He travels in Australasia, Africa, South East Asia, Europe and Canada to deliver lectures on Islam and Muslims to a variety of audiences. He is committed to spreading a message to Muslims that empowers them spiritually and helps them integrate into the broader community. He is born in the west, raised in the west and lives in the west. A message of anti-militancy, religious tolerance, and moral universality are a part of his outlook.
Yahya is a registered Teacher and serves the Muslim community at Curtin University and teaches internationally with AlKauthar Institute as well as an instructor for AlMaghrib Institute.
DAOOD BUTT
LOVE FACILITATOR
DAOOD BUTT
LOVE FACILITATOR
“Never fall asleep without forgiving the one whom you love, nor wake up without a honeymoon!”
Sheikh Daood Butt was born and raised in Montreal, Canada and has always had a desire to learn and teach Islam. Following secondary studies, he obtained a degree in Automotive Technology and was nominated amongst Canada’s Top Graduates of 2002. During this time, he studied with local Imams and was hired as an Imam and Qur’an instructor at a local mosque. He went on to study at the Islamic University of Madinah for seven years, during which he completed a Diploma in Arabic Language followed by a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology and Islamic Da’wah from the Faculty of Da’wah and Usool Ad-Deen in 2010.
Upon returning to Montreal he was involved in various Da’wah activities including giving lectures and khutbahs in English, French, and Arabic. He has always been especially interested in youth related programs and is quick to develop a rapport with them. With an eagerness to continue learning Islam, Shaykh Daood completed a Master of Arts Degree with Excellence in Islamic and Other Civilizations at the International Islamic University in Malaysia.
Most recently he was awarded Imam of the Year for 2015 in Mississauga, Canada. Sheikh Daood hates wasting time and being late, and is keen on attendance so much so that upon completing his Arabic Diploma he was awarded a certificate for not having been late a single class. He maintains a high level of respect for his teachers, and always remembers fine details about the people he meets. He is a jack of all trades, and enjoys cars, perfume, sunglasses, and most of all, playing with his two daughters!
WAEL IBRAHIM
MARRIAGE MINDER
WAEL IBRAHIM
MARRIAGE MINDER
“You can get free WiFi, but a righteous WIFE is priceless”
Wael Ibrahim is the founder of two institutions, namely Serving Islam Team – HK – and Connect Institute. In the past couple of years he has conducted numerous workshops, seminars, keynote speeches, and one-on-one coaching sessions. He is a very keen researcher on the subject of Pornography addiction and the scientific methods of recovery. He is a holder of BA in Islamic studies and comparative religion and now the author of a series of books to come titled #CHANGE. He had trained a lot of people around the world on the subjects of self-development, public speaking and leadership.
EDRIS KHAMISSA
LOVE DOCTOR
EDRIS KHAMISSA
LOVE DOCTOR
“Love is blind and yet love is not deaf. Learn the special art of loving communication”
Edris Khamissa is an International Consultant in Education and Human Development. He began his career as a teacher of English. His passion and expertise for the subject culminated in his nomination as the Chairman of the English Society of South Africa. He has been a headteacher of three schools. He has conducted numerous workshops in Australia, United States, Canada, Malaysia, Kosovo, England, Jeddah,Doha,Dubai, Nigeria, Lusaka, Zimbabwe ,Mozambique, Botswana,Bangkok ,Pakistan,Rome, Bangladesh and throughout South Africa. His topics range from Leadership, Youth Development, Moving from Efficiency to Effectiveness to Excellence, From Information to Transformation, Moving from Good to Great, Inspiring Teachers, Creativity in Schools, Dynamics of Marriage, Parenting in the 21st Century, Family Dynamics in the 21st Century and Project Management .He promotes excellence wherever he goes. He was one of the founding members of the AMS (Association of Muslim Schools) in South Africa. He is an advisory member of IBERR – International Board of Educational Research and Resources. He is the co-author of the IBERR manual for Schools.
His expertise is in self-development and curriculum design. His creativity made him a dynamic lecturer in Didactic and Methodology at IPSA (International Peace University of South Africa). He also conducts inservice training for business corporations. As a Parenting Expert and a Marriage Counsellor, he conducts workshops on these topics.
He conducts motivation and training for Business Corporations .His particular focus is in soft-schools. Youth Leadership is another area of his focus. He is a regular guest on National and Community Radio Stations. His attendees find his programmes life changing. He believes that we should take ownership of our lives. This is clearly evident in his Personal Empowerment seminars/workshops.
One of his other specialities is motivating and training nursing- staff. This has in many ways resulted in improved patient perceptions-in some instances from mediocrity to excellence.
He is also the founder of a public speaking academy. He believes that the benefits that accrue from proficiency in public speaking skills cannot be quantified. .He together with Adv Mohamed Vahed have just completed writing their book, The Dynamics of Public Speaking from an Islamic Perspective.
He is a weekly guest on four community radio stations. One of his unique features is his ability to respond to the diverse needs of the community. He not only identifies the challenges but he is able to provide solutions. All in all he is a dynamic individual with diverse talents.
ABU EESA NIAMATULLAH
LOVE DOCTOR
ABU EESA NIAMATULLAH
LOVE DOCTOR
“Love: overrated by the Youth, underrated by Society, not practised enough by married couples.”
“Love: overrated by Christians, underrated by Muslims”
Shaykh Abu Eesa Niamatullah is original, addictive and with an unparalleled (and extremely dark!) sense of humour, Shaykh Abu Eesa (universally known as “AE”) combines experience, ‘ilm and a modern understanding and application which is unique and utterly relevant. Don’t be fooled by his jocular exterior – it is unsurprising just how treasured he is to our student body as one of our most passionate and knowledgeable senior instructors.
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.
SIS. YASMIN MOGAHED
MARRIAGE AUTHOR
SIS. YASMIN MOGAHED
MARRIAGE AUTHOR
“People think that successful relationships bring you happiness, in fact being happy brings you successful relationships”
Ustadha Yasmin Mogahed is known for her gift of captivating an entire audience with her thoughts and insightful reflections. She is a Psychology graduate, and attained her Masters in Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
After completing her graduate work, she taught Islamic Studies and served as a youth coordinator. She also worked as a writing instructor at Cardinal Stritch University and a staff columnist for the Islam section of InFocus News. Currently she’s a writer for the Huffington Post, an international speaker, and author who focuses most of her work on spiritual and personal development.
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, and she has the honour of becoming AlMaghrib Institute’s first female instructor recently released her new book, Reclaim Your Heart, which is now available worldwide. Visit her website, yasminmogahed.com, where you can find a collection of her articles, poetry, and lectures.
SH. ALI AHMED
INSTRUCTOR
SH. ALI AHMED
INSTRUCTOR
“Marriage is about the one person you get to annoy for the rest of your life”
SH. TARIQ APPLEBY
MARRIAGE DOCTOR
SH. TARIQ APPLEBY
MARRIAGE DOCTOR
“A happy marriage is a gift from Allah and the union of two good forgivers.”
SH. ABDUL NASIR JANGDA
LOVE MASTER
SH. ABDUL NASIR JANGDA
LOVE MASTER
“Think about the people who have less than you. That’s the secret to being grateful and motivated to help others.”
SH. OMAR SULEIMAN
MARRIAGE COACH
SH. OMAR SULEIMAN
MARRIAGE COACH
“Don’t marry someone you think you can make better. Marry someone you think will make you better”
Shaykh Omar Suleiman is a world-renowned Islamic scholar from New Orleans, Louisiana. Born and raised in America. His journey of seeking knowledge started in 2000 in the United Arab Emirates where he spent a few years at the feet of prestigious scholars such as Shaykh Tariq Ibn Rajah and Amr Al Sheshany. Since then he has sought knowledge and studied under Shaykh Salah As Sawy, Dr Hatem Al Haj, his father in law Shaykh Abul Abed, and Al Allamah Shaykh Omar Al Ashqar (rahimahullah).Shaykh Omar has two Bachelors degrees in Islamic Studies and in accounting, a Masters degree in Islamic Finance, and is currently pursuing a Phd in Islamic History from the Islamic University of Malaysia.
He previously served as Imam for Masjid Abu Bakr As-Siddique in New Orleans for 6 years and has since dedicated himself to fulltime teaching. He has taught with Mishkah University (formerly Sharia Academy) since 2008 under Shaykh Salah As Sawy and also currently serves as the director of the Islamic Learning Foundation in Texas, as well as an instructor for AlMaghrib Institute.
Upon returning to New Orleans, he served as the Imam of the Jefferson Muslim Association in New Orleans for 6 years and was also the Director of 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 has since been a guest at various national functions to share his experiences in community building.
He now serves fulltime with Bayyinah Institute as the head of its history department and as an instructor in Quran, Hadeeth, and Tazkiyya studies. He also currently serves as the Resident Scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center in Dallas Texas.
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YAHYA IBRAHIM
LOVE GURU
YAHYA IBRAHIM
LOVE GURU
"Obedience to Allah instills Divinely induced love between the husband & the wife and their families"
Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim is Canadian by birth & education, Egyptian through a rich ancestry, Turkish via the blessing of marriage to Songul and Australian by Choice of residence and migration.
Yahya Ibrahim began memorizing the Qur’an at the age of 16 and finished 20 months later, receiving an ijazah (certification) in proficiency and an instruction to teach. He began lecturing at the age of 17 and has been involved in the Islamic community since 1993, alhamdulillah.
Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim is blessed now to be living in Perth, Western Australia with his wife and three wonderful children – Shireen, Omar and Adam. He is a regular lecturer to Muslim and non-Muslim audiences their and around the world. He travels in Australasia, Africa, South East Asia, Europe and Canada to deliver lectures on Islam and Muslims to a variety of audiences. He is committed to spreading a message to Muslims that empowers them spiritually and helps them integrate into the broader community. He is born in the west, raised in the west and lives in the west. A message of anti-militancy, religious tolerance, and moral universality are a part of his outlook.
Yahya is a registered Teacher and serves the Muslim community at Curtin University and teaches internationally with AlKauthar Institute as well as an instructor for AlMaghrib Institute.
MARYAM LEMU
MARRIAGE GENERALISIMMO
MARYAM LEMU
MARRIAGE GENERALISIMMO
With a career spanning over 3 decades, Mrs. Maryam Lemu is an international speaker and an adept seminar and workshop facilitator. She is also the founder of the Maryam Lemu Marriage Academy. www.maryamlemu.com.
Mrs. Lemu has a broad range of expertise including Public Speaking, Counselling, Mentoring and Coaching, and Effective Communication, to name a few.
She has traveled around the world and has delivered seminars on a wide range of topics including marital and premarital talks, team building, leadership, personal development, and inter-faith topics that promote better peaceful co-existence with non-Muslims.
Mrs. Lemu is passionate about human development and character building and helps her audience identify a sense of purpose and direction in life and the positive impact it exerts on both work and personal life.
She also provides special courses for schools designed for teens, based on her strong commitment to character development, social responsibility, and values-driven leadership.
In addition to this, she produces YouTube/Instagram/Facebook video series and has a large social media following. Some of her videos have had over 6 million views.
Using over 31 years of marriage expertise, she particularly enjoys relationship coaching and premarital counseling.
Mrs. Lemu recently launched a 72-video online premarital masterclass. It is available on her website, www.maryamlemu.com. Thousands have enrolled and are benefiting from her wealth of knowledge and experience.
DAOOD BUTT
LOVE FACILITATOR
DAOOD BUTT
LOVE FACILITATOR
“Never fall asleep without forgiving the one whom you love, nor wake up without a honeymoon!”
Sheikh Daood Butt was born and raised in Montreal, Canada and has always had a desire to learn and teach Islam. Following secondary studies, he obtained a degree in Automotive Technology and was nominated amongst Canada’s Top Graduates of 2002. During this time, he studied with local Imams and was hired as an Imam and Qur’an instructor at a local mosque. He went on to study at the Islamic University of Madinah for seven years, during which he completed a Diploma in Arabic Language followed by a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology and Islamic Da’wah from the Faculty of Da’wah and Usool Ad-Deen in 2010.
Upon returning to Montreal he was involved in various Da’wah activities including giving lectures and khutbahs in English, French, and Arabic. He has always been especially interested in youth related programs and is quick to develop a rapport with them. With an eagerness to continue learning Islam, Shaykh Daood completed a Master of Arts Degree with Excellence in Islamic and Other Civilizations at the International Islamic University in Malaysia.
Most recently he was awarded Imam of the Year for 2015 in Mississauga, Canada. Sheikh Daood hates wasting time and being late, and is keen on attendance so much so that upon completing his Arabic Diploma he was awarded a certificate for not having been late a single class. He maintains a high level of respect for his teachers, and always remembers fine details about the people he meets. He is a jack of all trades, and enjoys cars, perfume, sunglasses, and most of all, playing with his two daughters!