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Nouman Ali Khan is the founder and CEO of Bayyinah and serves as a lead instructor for several programs including Dream, traveling seminars and Bayyinah TV. His serious Arabic training began in the U.S. in 1999 under Dr. Abdus-Samie, founder and former principal of Quran College in Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Khan served as a professor of Arabic at Nassau Community College until 2006 when he decided to take Bayyinah on as a full-time project. Since then he has taught more than 10,000 students through traveling seminars and programs. He currently resides in Dallas, Texas and is focusing on teaching his students, developing Arabic curricula and filming material for Bayyinah TV.
Nouman Ali Khan, who was of Pakistani descent and was born in Germany on May 4, 1978, spent his early years in the former East Berlin. Khan attended the Pakistan Embassy school from second through eighth grade while his father was employed by the Pakistani Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Khan was a teenager when his father decided to relocate the family to New York. -
Imam Omar Suleiman is the Founder and President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and a professor of Islamic Studies at Southern Methodist University. He’s also the resident scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center, and Co-Chair of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square, a multi-faith alliance for peace and justice.
Originally from New Orleans, LA, he began his journey of traditional Islamic learning in the year 2000 and has spent years studying in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Malaysia, etc. Upon becoming certified in various traditional sciences, he completed a Bachelor’s degree in Islamic law, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, a Master’s degree in Islamic Finance, a Master’s Degree in Political History, and is in the process of completing his PhD from the International Islamic University of Malaysia in Islamic Thought and Civilization.
His career started in his hometown of New Orleans where he served as the Imam of the Jefferson Muslim Association in New Orleans for 6 years and directed the ICNA Relief “Muslims for Humanity” Hurricane Katrina Relief effort. It was in this time that he was noted on a national level as being a strong advocate of community service, interfaith dialogue, and social justice. He co-founded the East Jefferson Interfaith Clergy Association and was awarded for his outstanding civic achievement by the Mayor and City Council of New Orleans in 2010.
He then moved to Dallas and became the Resident Scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center in 2013 and more recently, Co-Chair of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square. In Dallas, he has been a noted leader and voice for peace, and has partaken as a representative of the Muslim Community in many city functions. He has since been a guest at various national functions to share his experiences in community building.
Shaykh Omar most recently founded the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research which is a think tank that focuses on instilling conviction based on Islamic texts, and producing contribution. He also founded M.U.H.S.E.N (Muslims Understanding and Helping Special Education Needs), a nonprofit umbrella organization serving the community to establish a more inclusive “Special Friendly” environment for our Brothers & Sisters of all Disabilities. -
Said Rageah is a notable Islamic scholar and community leader who has made significant contributions to Islamic education and community development. Originally from Somalia, Rageah moved to North America, where he has been actively involved in various Islamic initiatives. He completed his higher education in Islamic studies and holds a degree from the Islamic University of Madinah.
Rageah is the founder of the Journey of Faith conference, one of the largest Islamic conferences in Canada. This annual event attracts thousands of attendees and features prominent Islamic scholars and speakers from around the world. The conference aims to educate and inspire Muslims by addressing contemporary issues and providing practical guidance based on Islamic principles.
In addition to his work with Journey of Faith, Said Rageah has served as an Imam at several mosques in North America, including the Abu Huraira Center in Toronto, Canada. His role as an Imam involves leading prayers, delivering sermons, providing religious counseling, and engaging with the community to address their spiritual and social needs.
Rageah is also known for his efforts in youth outreach and education. He has been actively involved in mentoring young Muslims, helping them to develop a strong Islamic identity and encouraging them to contribute positively to society. Through lectures, workshops, and community programs, he addresses topics such as faith, morality, leadership, and community service.
Said Rageah’s dynamic speaking style and deep understanding of Islamic teachings have made him a popular speaker at Islamic conferences and events worldwide. He continues to inspire and educate Muslims through his lectures, writings, and community initiatives, fostering a greater understanding of Islam and promoting unity within the Muslim community. -
Asim Khan is a notable Islamic scholar and speaker based in the United Kingdom. He is well-regarded for his engaging style and ability to explain complex Islamic concepts in an accessible and relatable manner. Asim Khan has a strong background in Islamic studies, having studied under various scholars and institutions, which has equipped him with a profound understanding of the Quran, Hadith, and Islamic jurisprudence.
Asim Khan is particularly known for his Tafsir (exegesis of the Quran) sessions, where he delves into the meanings and implications of Quranic verses. His approach often includes practical applications of the teachings, making them relevant to contemporary life. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the Quran in its historical and linguistic context, as well as its application in modern times.
In addition to his Tafsir sessions, Asim Khan regularly speaks at Islamic conferences, seminars, and community events. He is also active on social media and online platforms, where he shares his lectures and educational content. His work aims to inspire and educate Muslims, helping them to deepen their understanding of Islam and strengthen their faith.
Asim Khan’s contributions to Islamic education and his ability to connect with a diverse audience have made him a respected figure in the Muslim community. His efforts continue to have a positive impact, promoting a deeper understanding of Islam and encouraging individuals to live by its principles.
For more information about Asim Khan’s work, you can visit his lectures on platforms like YouTube and Islamic organizations’ websites. -
Dr Mufti Ismail Menk is a leading global Islamic scholar born and raised in Zimbabwe.
He studied Shariah in Madinah and holds a Doctorate of Social Guidance from Aldersgate University.
Mufti Menk’s work has gained worldwide recognition and he has been named one of “The Top 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World” since 2010.
He has millions of followers across his social media platforms. Mufti Menk’s personable style and down to earth approach has made him one of the most sought after scholars in our time. He has endeared himself to people with his much loved lecture series, a Mufti Menk hallmark.
He travels the world spreading a simple but profound message: “Do good, help others while preparing for the Hereafter”.
He is active in the international arena and is a strong proponent of peace and justice, speaking up against all forms of terrorism.
Islamic Audio lectures by Mufti Menk can be found on Muslim Central -
Bilal Assad is a well-respected Islamic scholar and speaker known for his engaging and insightful lectures on various aspects of Islam. With a background in Islamic studies, Bilal Assad has garnered recognition for his ability to communicate complex Islamic principles in a relatable and accessible manner.
Bilal Assad’s teachings encompass a broad range of topics, including theology, spirituality, and practical advice for daily living. His approach is characterized by a deep understanding of Islamic jurisprudence and a commitment to addressing contemporary issues faced by Muslims. Through his lectures, Bilal Assad aims to inspire and guide individuals towards a more profound understanding of Islam and its application in their lives.
One of Bilal Assad’s notable strengths is his ability to connect with diverse audiences. His talks are designed to resonate with people from various backgrounds and levels of knowledge, making his teachings both impactful and inclusive. Whether discussing aspects of faith, personal development, or community issues, Bilal Assad’s lectures provide valuable insights and practical guidance.
For those interested in exploring Bilal Assad’s teachings, his lectures are available on MuslimCentral.com. This platform offers a comprehensive collection of his talks, allowing listeners to benefit from his knowledge and perspectives at their convenience. MuslimCentral.com is an excellent resource for accessing a variety of Islamic content, including Bilal Assad’s lectures, making it easy for individuals to stay connected with his teachings and continue their journey of learning.
To delve into Bilal Assad’s contributions and gain a deeper understanding of his approach to Islamic education, visit MuslimCentral.com and explore the available lectures. His talks offer valuable insights and practical advice, making them a useful resource for anyone seeking to enhance their knowledge of Islam and apply its teachings in their daily lives. -
A medical doctor by professional training, Dr Zakir Naik is renowned as a dynamic international orator on Islam and Comparative Religion. He is the president of Islamic Research Foundation, Mumbai. Dr Zakir clarifies Islamic viewpoints and clears misconceptions about Islam, using the Quran, authentic Hadith and other religious Scriptures as a basis, in conjunction with reason, logic and scientific facts.
He is popular for his critical analysis and convincing answers to challenging questions posed by audiences after his public talks.
Naik says that his goal is to “concentrate on the educated Muslim youth who have become apologetic about their own religion and have started to feel the religion is outdated”.[54] He considers it a duty of every Muslim to remove perceived misconceptions about Islam and to counter what he views as the Western media’s anti-Islamic bias in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks in the United States.[82] Naik has said that “despite the strident anti-Islam campaign, 34,000 Americans have embraced Islam from September 2001 to July 2002”. According to Naik, Islam is a religion of reason and logic, and the Quran contains 1000 verses relating to science, which he says explains the number of Western converts.[83] Some of his articles are published in magazines such as Islamic Voice -
Muhammad Tim Humble is from Newcastle & graduated from the famous faculty of hadeeth and Islamic Studies at the Islamic University of Madinah in 2011. Ustadh Tim Humble is a British revert, who has ijaza in the six famous books of hadeeth.He is also experienced in the field of Ruqyah, the Islamic method of healing with the Quran, specializing in treatment for black magic and evil eye. He accepted Islam at the age of 14 & is currently involved with a dawah organisation called IDC North East which is based in & around Newcastle.Tim Humble became interested in Islam during Religious Education classes in Primary School. After researching it further on the internet he accepted Islam at the age of 14. Thereafter he went through a period of 4-5 years where he struggled to implement and practice his new-found faith. The Muslim community in his hometown was unwelcoming and unhelpful to New Muslims. In his own words, “One of the biggest problems we have in the Ummah is that we are excellent at selling the religion; we’re great salesmen…What we’re really, really rubbish at is keeping them in Islam once they become Muslim.”A suggestion by a friend sparked the idea of studying in the Islamic University of Madinah. During his first Hajj pilgrimage he applied to and was accepted into the University. He graduated from the Faculty of Hadeeth Studies in 2011. Notably he memorized and is certified in the six canonical works of hadeeth.He is currently involved with a Da’wah organisation called ‘IDC North East’ which is based in & around Newcastle. The Ustadh is married with 3 kids & is the founder of Humble Foundation.
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Sheikh Assim Al-Hakeem is one of the prominent propagators of Islam in English in Saudi Arabia. He is a Saudi National and resides in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
He got his B.A in linguistics from King Abdul-Aziz University in Jeddah in 1987, and later on he had a High diploma in Islamic studies from Umm Al Qura University in Makkah in 1998. Apart from his da’wah activities, Sheikh Assim started his Work Experience in 1988 as an English teacher for High school, and then changed his career by taking up different positions in the field of Human Resources and Public Relations. He is working now as HR; PR Director at one of the leading companies in Saudi Arabia in the fields of rock cutting, earthmoving and mining.
Sheikh Assim travels often to Europe, Asia; the Middle East for delivering Islamic lectures by invitation of local and international organizations.
He is a visiting speaker for Mercy Mission’s ‘Twins of Faith’ conferences and AlKauthar is delighted to have him join our instructor team. -
Omar Al Kazabri is born in 1974 in Marrakech, Morocco, Omar Al Kazabri is an eminent and prolific Qur’an reciter and Imam who had control over Quran memorization at the tender age of 11.
In order to learn in depth about Islamic Fiqh, he joined the Islamic Institute of Makkah while simultaneously doing Imamat at Jeddah’s University mosque. He worked hand in hand alongside Sheikh Ahmed Al Massarweh on “The Ten Recitations Achievement”.
Omar Al Kazabri premiere Imamat experience was when he conducted the prayers in Ulfa’s mosque (Casablanca, Morocco) and he also irrefutably was designated to lead the prayers as an Imam and Reciter of the coveted Hassan II mosque. -
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy is born on September 5th, 1976, Mishary Rashid Alafasy or full for Mishary Rashid Ghareeb Mohammed Rashid Al-Afasy (also nicknamed Abu Nora ), is an eminent and prolific Imam and an excellent Qur’an reciter hailing from Kuwait.
The Holy Quran was the subject of this Imam’s keen interest and learning and hence, it came as no surprise when he memorized the Book of Allah in a few years itself.Besides his melodious and emotional voice, he has managed to grab the attention of the bigwigs in the field of Islamic knowledge such as Sheikh Ibrahim Ali Shehata Al-Samanodi, the Sheikh Abdur Area Radwan, and also the great sheikh Ahmed Abdulaziz Al-Zaiat.The next step was his decision to pursue his higher education at the Islamic and Quranic university of Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
The two famous links of the recitation of the Quran: TV Alafasy and Alafasy Q are managed by this great Imam and rightfully so. In a similar manner, numerous TV channels and radio stations have taken pride in broadcasting all his highly commendable productions.
Currently, Mishary Rashid Alafasy is leading the prayers as an Imam at Masjid Al-Kabir in Kuwait. -
Abdur Rahman as Sudais was born in the city of Qassim, Saudi Arabia in the year 1961, Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz as-Sudais an-Najdi is a Saudi world renown Qari. In addition to being the Chief Imam and Khateeb of Masjid Al Haram in Makkah, he is also the President of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques.
Abdur Rahman as Sudais was born in the city of Qassim, Saudi Arabia in the year 1961, Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz as-Sudais an-Najdi is a Saudi world renown Qari. In addition to being the Chief Imam and Khateeb of Masjid Al Haram in Makkah, he is also the President of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques.
At the tender age of 12, Al Sudais had memorized the Holy Qur’an, and completed his preliminary education in the ‘Al Muthana Bin Harith Elementary School ‘ and graduated in 1979 with excellent grades.
The renowned Imam studied in Riyadh University – presently known as King Saud University, received a degree in Sharia in 1983, and a Master from the Sharia College of Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University in 1987. In 1995 he was awarded a Ph.D. in Islamic Sharia from Umm al-Qura University and he is one of the senior teachers in the Faculty of Sharia at the same place.
Sheikh Al Sudais is known for his magnanimous voice and for his emotional, overwhelming recitation of the Quran in accordance with Tajweed. Every believer of the Muslim Ummah is not alien to this voice, so much so that Sheikh Abdul Rehman Al Sudais was even appointed by King Salman to deliver Hajj Khutbah in the year 2016/1437.
In 2005, he received the prize of the ‘ Islamic Personality Of the year’ in the 9th annual Dubai International Holy Quran Award.
Sheikh Sudais is currently overlooking the progress of the much talked about expansion of both Masjids in Makkah and Madinah, as the expansion in Masjid Al Haram targets completion at the earliest. -
Dr. Haifaa Younis is an American Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist with roots from Iraq. Her pursuit of Islamic knowledge initiated when she began to study with various Islamic scholars from across the United States while she simultaneously attended individual courses and lectures on subjects including Aqeeda, Fiqh, usual Fiqh, Hadeeth, and Tazkiyah (purification of the soul). From the United States, she moved to Saudi Arabia where she graduated from the Mecca Institute of Islamic Studies (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) and Al-Huda Qur’an Memorization School (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) where she completed the memorization of the Qur’an.
She is the founder and Chairman of Jannah Institute and currently teaches seminars on the thematic commentary of various chapters of the Holy Qur’an and their practical relevance in our day-to-day living. Additionally, she offers retreats on key topics that inspire hearts, combining the inner essence of Islam with an outward expression of practice. Dr. Haifaa Younis is passionate about spreading the word of Allah (SBW) and igniting the love of Islam and the Qur’an through her teachings. -
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Sheikh Dawood Ayad Hamza stepped into the world on 1st November, 1968, in Tripoli.Quranic Tajweed was a pure miracle of faith for him and this happened when his father gifted him a recording of the Quran reader “Abdul Basit Abdul Samad” on achieving success in school.Sheikh Dawood was mesmerized with Abdul Samad’s voice and this set the foundation for his determination to learn the nuances of “Tajweed”. He began by enrolling himself into a Quranic school in which became a medium to get acquainted with several Quran readers like Muhammad Sadiq Al Minshawy.Acknowledging his fresh and prodigious talent, his Sheikhs encouraged him to memorize the holy Quran and to gather hold over the rules of Quran recitation. This was met with success by Shaikh Dawood when he reached twenty years of age.During his preliminary steps, he became one of the famous reciters in Libya and it came as no surprise when he was appointed as an Imam in Canada for more than 10 years.Sheikh Hamza’s efforts to increase awareness and knowledge about the recitation of the Quran saw him visiting many parts of the world, namely, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, South Africa, Czechoslovakia, and Algeria.
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Taha Mohamed Abdulrahman Al-Fahad is born in Libya in 1982.
Taha Bin Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Fahad is a renowned figure in the Islamic sciences discipline particularly that of Qur’an recitation and preaching.
Sheikh Taha Al Fahd was granted the knowledge of the memorization of the Book of Allah by the eminent Shaykh Mohammed Al Saleh Al Salem Al Asmar at the tender age of 12. Taha Al Fahd’s certification happened according to Qaloon Aan Nafas recitation method which was succeeded by Rasm of Abi Abdullah Al Shiraishi Al Kharraz from the Ministry of Awqaf in Libya and a certification by Sheikh Waleed Bin Idriss Al Maneese with the Sanad related to the messenger of Allah ﷺ.
Shaykh Al Fahad Abdulrahman continued his education by receiving numerous certifications from Sheikh Misbah Bin Ibrahim Bin Al-Sheikh Ali Wahdan Al Dassouki according to the “Ten Readings” from Al Shatibiyyah and Al Durra, from Shaykh Dr. Abu Khaled Waleed Bin Idriss Al Maneese according to the “Ten Minor Readings”and then expanded his length of accolades under the able and efficient guidance of stalwarts like Sheikh Abou Khaled Waleed Bin Idriss Bin Abdul Aziz Al Maneese Al Sulami Al Iskandarani Al Hanbali, and Sheikh Misbah Bin Ibrahim Ali Wahdan Al Dasouqi.
His professional graph took him towards conducting the Imamate of Al Tawheed mosque in Tripoli, and Al Salam mosque in Sebha following which he was sent by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs to Ghana to seek his services as an Imam in the Masajids there and not to forget to Canada in the mosque of Toronto. -
• Born in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Bachelor’s degree in Invitation and Fundamentals of Religion, specializing in the Qur’an and Recitations from Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah
• MA on Islam in contemporary European society from Complutense University in Madrid
• Hafiz of the Holy Qur’an with the ten minor readings
• He studied legal science by many scholars of Saudi Arabia and some scholars of the Maghreb
• He was the imam and preacher of a number of mosques in Jeddah and Makkah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Worked as an imam and preacher for the Islamic Cultural Center in Madrid for 11 years
• Currently, he is the director of the Andalusian Cultural Center in Malaga, Spain