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Dr Rania Awaad is an Egyptian-American psychiatrist, Islamic scholar, professor, and author. She is recognised for her pioneering work in the intersection of Islam, psychology, and the mental health of Muslim Americans. As a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University, Awaad leads initiatives enhancing culturally competent care and bridging
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Muhammad Taqi Usmani (born October 3, 1943) is a leading Pakistani Islamic jurist, scholar, and author, recognised for his contributions to the fields of Qur’an, Hadith, Islamic law, economics, and comparative religion. Associated with the Deobandi movement and based in Karachi, Pakistan, he has served as a judge on
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Sheikh Dr Saleh Al Humaid (also spelled Salih ibn Humayd, full name Saleh bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Humaid) is a prominent Saudi Islamic scholar, jurist, imam, and statesman. He is currently the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, a member of the Council of Senior Scholars, and one of the
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Dr Haifaa Younis is an American Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, an Islamic scholar, educator, author, and founder of the Jannah Institute, renowned for her work in both medicine and Islamic education. Early Life and Education Dr Haifaa Younis was born to Iraqi parents and raised with deep cultural and
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Dr. Ingrid Mattson is a Canadian activist and scholar who is known for her work in Islamic studies. She is currently the London and Windsor Community Chair in Islamic Studies at Huron University College at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada. Early Life and Education Ingrid Mattson
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Hamza Yusuf (born Mark Hanson, 1958) is an American Islamic scholar, educator, and author who is widely recognised as a leading proponent of classical Islamic teachings in the Western world. He is the co-founder and president of Zaytuna College, the first accredited Muslim liberal arts college in the United States,
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Syed Iqbal Zaheer was born in 1944 in India. He is an Indian Islamic scholar, writer, and engineer. He received his Islamic training from traditional scholars and has proficiency in English, Arabic, and Urdu. As a polymath and prolific writer, Zaheer has a wide range of interests and writes journalistically
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Tariq Ramadan is an Islamic scholar, author and public intellectual of Swiss-Egyptian nationality. Early Life and Education Ramadan was born in Switzerland on 26 August 1962. His father was Said Ramadan, an Egyptian activist and reformer who had been expelled from Egypt by Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1954, and his
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Abdul Ghafoor Parekh was a well-renowned Islamic scholar, educator, humanitarian and expert in the Quran and its translation. He was known for his vast knowledge of Islamic theology and his ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner. Early lLfe and Education Abdul Ghafoor Parekh was born
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Imam Wisam Sharieff is a religious educator, leader, and CEO. He is the founder of AQL (Advocating Quranic Lifestyle), an institute focused on Quranic education and literacy, and also leads the Quran Revolution program for AlMaghrib Institute, a state-of-the-art program aimed at transforming students' interaction with the Quran. Imam
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Omar Esa is a nasheed singer from the United Kingdom, known for his soulful and uplifting Islamic music. He has become widely known for his inspirational and spiritual lyrics, which speak of a strong spiritual connection to faith and Islamic beliefs. Early Life and Education Omar was born into a
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Adam Ali is a nasheed singer and performer from Lebanon. He is known for his unique and uplifting style of nasheed singing that is inspired by Arabic and Islamic music. He is a highly-acclaimed and popular artist who has gained both local and international recognition. Early Life and Education Adam