Ustadh Usama Baqai began his journey of Islamic Knowledge in Ajax, Canada where he completed the memorization of the Quran during high school. He went on to study Arabic and Islamic Studies locally in the Philadelphia area while working towards his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting at Temple University. Ustadh Usama...
Sr. Shamsun Kabir – 4th /5th Grade Teacher Psychology & Special Education | School Psychology | Experienced Educator Sr. Shamsun Kabir brings a strong academic background in psychology, special education, and school psychology, along with extensive experience supporting students in diverse educational settings. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree with Honors...
Ustadah Hafizah Seham Amer – Hifdh Teacher – Full-Time Hifdh / 5th/Middle Grade Quranic Studies | Ijazah in Hafs ‘An ‘Asim | Tajweed & Islamic Studies Hafizah Seham Amer has devoted 25 years to the study, memorization, and teaching of the Quran. Her Quranic journey began in Egypt, where she...
Sr. Ayesha Sharif – Lead Quran & Islamic Studies Teacher, Grades Pre-K-3 Lead Quran & Islamic Studies Teacher | Quranic Ijazah | Early Childhood Education Sr. Ayesha Sharif brings over 24 years of experience teaching in Islamic school settings, with a special passion for educating young children. She holds an...
Sr. Elizabeth “Elly” Tonnon – Executive Director IQRA Academy Executive Director | Educational Leadership | Islamic Education | 20+ Years in Education Affectionately known as Sr. Elly, Elizabeth Tonnon is an experienced educational leader with more than 20 years of experience working with children and families and nine years of...
Sr. Saba – 3rd Grade Teacher / Middle School Islamic Studies Teacher Islamic Studies & Quran | Early Childhood Education | Community Leadership Sr. Saba brings a diverse background in education, Islamic studies, and community leadership. She holds a Master’s degree in Commerce, Finance, and Accounting and a Bachelor’s degree...
Shadeed Muhammad is the Imam at United Muslim Masjid in Philadelphia, PA. Imam Shadeed Muhammad graduated from the University of Madinah College of Hadith. He provides classes, seminars, marriage/family/community counseling and lectures on a wide array of topics. All dissemination is based upon the Quran, the authentic sunnah and the...
Sr. Gehan Taha- 2nd Grade Teacher / PALCS Teacher Coach Montessori-Trained Educator | Arabic, Islamic Studies & Quran Sr. Gehan Taha brings over 18 years of experience teaching Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Quran. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Egypt, a Montessori Certificate, and a Master’s...
Shaykh Mohammad Elshinawy is a dedicated student of knowledge from Brooklyn, New York. Having gravitated towards the studies of Qur’an, Hadith, Fiqh, and Aqeedah, and being fluent in both Arabic and English, he has used his oratory skills to teach Islam to the community, thereby becoming one of the most...
Mohamed Abutaleb has a joint background as a student of both engineering and Islamic studies. He has studied numerous sciences of the tradition, including Quranic exegesis, Arabic language, grammar, rhetoric, and basic jurisprudence under the tutelage of several teachers and scholars. He was also blessed to memorize the entire Holy...