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Our Staff Members

School Leads

Ustadha Salma Musa

MS Lead & Head of Math Department

Born in Bolton, UK and now living in Birmingham, UK, Ustadha Musa has a bachelor’s in business studies and accounting and has completed her Alimiyyah studies from Al-Jamia Tahfeezul Qur’an, UK. She has been involved in educating young Muslims for over 12 years. In her free time, she enjoys painting and puzzle making.

Ustadha Yusra Ahmed

HS Lead & Department Head

Born in Doha, Qatar and residing in Ohio, USA, Ustadha Ahmed has a bachelor’s in human sciences (psychology) and has been an educator for over 4 years. She has also attended an Aalimiyyah course in Hyderabad, India, and enjoys traveling, reading and cooking.

Instruction Lead

Ustadha Zehra Haliloğlu

Middle and High School Instructional Lead & Social Studies Teacher

Born in Türkiye and living in Germany, Ustadha Haliloğlu earned a master’s in civilization studies, and a master’s in intercultural communication. She has over 8 years of educational experience and has traveled to over 35 countries in her educational pursuits. She enjoys learning languages and the theater but her most prized goal is to inspire a generation of Muslim children.

Quran Studies

Ustadh Ahmed Mansour

Quran Studies Department Lead

Born in Egypt, Ustadh Mansour earned a bachelor’s in history and civilization at the Faculty of Arabic Language at al Azhar University and took pre-master’s courses on Islamic civilization as well. He received an ijazah in Quranic recitation and has been teaching for over 7 years. His hobbies include reading, writing, traveling and hiking.

Ustadh Mostafa Abdel Azim el-Wardany

Quranic Studies Teacher

Born and raised in Egypt, Ustadh Mostafa earned a bachelor’s in religious theology from al Azhar University. He also studied several core Islamic texts in al Azhar Mosque and received an Ijazah in the Hafs mode of Quranic recitation. He has been teaching Quran online and in person for over 10 years. In his free time, he enjoys reading and swimming.

Ustadha Hoda Hisham Salama

Quranic Studies Teacher

Born in Egypt, Ustadha Hoda studied at the faculty of Dar al-Uloom, Cairo University and at Zad Academy. She earned a bachelor’s in Arabic and Islamic studies and has worked as an educator for over twenty years. Aside from teaching, she also enjoys writing, reading, and traveling.

Ustadha Dina Muhammad

Studies Teacher, Curriculum Preparation

Born and raised in Egypt where she also lives, Ustadha Muhammad earned a bachelor’s in Arabic and Islamic sciences at the faculty of Dar al-Uloom Cairo University in Egypt. She is also pursuing her master’s in computational linguistics. She enjoys painting and interior design.

Ustadh Anwar Taha Mabrouk

Quranic Studies Teacher

Born and raised in Egypt where he also currently lives, Ustadh Anwar earned a bachelor’s in Islamic and Arabic studies as well as a bachelor’s in Arabic language, achieving both with distinction and honors. He has been teaching for over 2 years while also pursuing his master’s degree. He enjoys reading and values honesty and sincerity.

Ustadh Nasser Kamal

Quran and Islamic Studies Teacher

Born in Egypt where he also lives, Ustadh Nasser earned a bachelor’s degree and has been an educator for over 20 years. He studied at the al-Da’iah Institute for Islamic studies in Cairo. He has also written short films and scripts for talk shows, and also has experience in editing. He considers his work to be a “a trade with Allah, for knowledge holds the highest ranks in paradise.”

Islamic Studies

Ustadh Hamid Memon

Islamic Studies Teacher

Born in Sindh, Pakistan, and now residing in Canada, Ustadh Hamid earned a bachelor’s in computer engineering and has been working in a similar field for over ten years. He has also completed a six-year advanced Islamic studies program from Darul Uloom, Canada. He enjoys reading, woodworking, tennis, and fitness training.

Ustadha Mansurah Jilani

Islamic Studies Teacher

Born in the UK, and now residing in Pakistan, Ustadha Mansurah earned an Aalmiyyah degree and is currently pursuing Takhassus fil Ifta (specialization in Fatwa). She has also studied at Zaynab (online) Institute. She has been an educator for over 3 years. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and baking, traveling, and learning languages.

Arabic

Ustadha Rabab Alaa

Arabic Department Lead

Born and still residing in Cairo, Egypt, Ustadha Rabab earned a bachelor’s degree in Arabic and Islamic sciences from the faculty of Dar Al Uloom, Cairo University, and a pre-master’s in Arabic and Islamic history. She has 14 years of experience teaching Arabic and Quran to non-native speakers. She enjoys reading and walking.

Ustadha Ayah Mohamed

Arabic Teacher

Born in Egypt and now residing in Türkiye, Ustadha Ayah earned a bachelor’s in Arabic language, Arabic literature, and Islamic studies and a post-graduate diploma in teaching Arabic to non-native speakers. She has worked in education for almost eight years. She enjoys Arabic proofreading and voice-over.

Ustadh Ahmad Sayed Ahmad Mahmoud

Arabic Teacher

Born and still residing in Egypt, Ustadh Ahmad earned a bachelor’s in Arabic language and Islamic sciences as well as a general diploma in education and has been working in education for over three years. He enjoys poetry, rhetoric, and criticism.

Ustadha Asmaa Fahmy Tolba

Arabic Teacher

Born and still residing in Egypt, Ustadha Asmaa earned a master’s in Arabic linguistics and a diploma in teaching Arabic language for non-native speakers from Ain Shams University and has been working in education for over 11 years. She enjoys reading, drawing, and playing sudoku.

Ustadha Abeer Abdulwahab

Arabic Teacher

Born in Saudi Arabia and now residing in Egypt, Ustadha Abeer earned a bachelor’s in Arabic language and a diploma in general education from Cairo University and has been working in education for over 11 years. She enjoys reading.

Ustadha Sarah Nashaat

Arabic Teacher

Born and still residing in Egypt, Ustadha Sarah earned a bachelor’s in Arabic language, literature and Islamic studies from Dar Al Uloom, Cairo University and a general education diploma from Ain Shams University and has been working in education for 4 years. She enjoys traveling, padel tennis, swimming, snorkeling, ping pong, and photography.

Ustadha Aalaa Ghonaim

Arabic And Quran Studies Teacher

Born and still residing in Egypt, Ustadha Aalaa earned a bachelor’s in Islamic and Arabic studies from Al-Azhar University and a pre-master’s in Islamic jurisprudence from Al-Azhar University. She has been working in education for almost 11 years. She enjoys writing and drawing.

English

Ustadha Shamilah Firdausi

English Department Lead, English Teacher

Born in South Africa and now residing in Namibia, Ustadha Shamilah earned a bachelor’s in English and completed a five-year Aalimah course at Madrasah Tarbiyatul Banaat, Azaadville, South Africa. She has been working in education for over nine years. She enjoys traveling and is driven to motivate and inspire others.

Ustadha Baiyina Jones

English Teacher

Born in the United States where she still lives, Ustadha Baiyina earned a bachelor’s and has been working in education for over fifteen years. She enjoys gardening.

Ustadha Mensure Okutmustur

English Teacher

Born in the Netherlands and now residing in Türkiye, Ustadha Mensure earned a bachelor’s in English language and culture from the University of Amsterdam, cultural studies from Erasmus University Rotterdam and has been working in education for seven years. She enjoys reading, long walks, and cooking.

Ustadha Zamira Sirozhiddinova

English Teacher

Born and still residing in Kyrgyzstan, Ustadha Zamira earned a master’s in applied linguistics, English language teaching from Queen Mary University of London, a master’s in philological education from Osh State University. She has been working in education for 17 years. She enjoys reading.

Ustadha Bachaair Basidi

English Teacher

Born in Saudi Arabia and now residing in Morocco, Ustadha Bachaair earned a bachelor’s in English literature and has been working in a similar field for six years. She is also a hafidha. She enjoys lifting and working out, swimming, organizing, and gastronomy.

Math

Ustadha Salma Musa

Math Department Head

Born and still residing in England, Ustadha Salma earned a bachelor’s in business studies and accounting, is a part-qualified chartered accountant, certified Hijama therapist and herbalist. She has been working in education for 12 years. She has also studied Alimiyah at Tahfeezul Qur’an, Bolton. She enjoys painting and drawing, puzzle making, and nature walks.

Ustadh Fahim Jamal

Math Teacher
Born in Cairo, Egypt and now residing in Türkiye, Ustadh Fahim earned a bachelor’s in civil engineering and has been working in education for five years. He enjoys cooking and puzzles.

Ustadha Lobna Hosny

Math Teacher

Born and still residing in Egypt, Ustadha Lobna earned a bachelor’s in computer science from the University of Nottingham, Malaysia and has been working in a similar field for one year. She has also completed Hifdh and is currently studying a two-year Islamic studies course in Egypt, as well as a detailed course on Islamic Tarbiyyah under Al-Tarbiyyah Al-Raheemah Institute, and pursuing an ijazah. She enjoys reading and cooking.

Ustadha Fatima Jabeen

Math Teacher

Born and still residing in India, Ustadha Fatima earned a bachelor’s in education and a master’s in science. She has been working in education for over 15 years. She enjoys reading and calligraphy.

Ustadha Fatima Desai

Math Teacher

Born and still residing in Pakistan, Ustadha Fatima earned a bachelor’s in chemistry and education. She has been working in education for almost ten years. She enjoys experimenting with new recipes, dining out, and watching math videos.

Ustadha Zaina Zamiruddin

Math Teacher and Curriculum Advisor

Born in India and now residing in Jordan, Ustadha Zaina earned a bachelor’s in finance, accounting and management from the University of Nottingham and holds a post-graduate certificate in education from Taylor’s University. She has been working in education for two years. She enjoys cooking and reading.

Ustadha Alaa Emara

Middle and High School Math Teacher

Born in Egypt and now residing in Türkiye, Ustadha Alaa earned a bachelor’s in civil engineering and has been working in education for six years. She has also studied Tafseer Al Quraan at Nouri Academy. She enjoys cooking.

Ustadha Mahnoor Ali

Math Teacher

Born and still residing in Pakistan, Ustadha Mahnoor earned bachelor’s in chemical engineering and has been working in education for eight years. She enjoys cooking, traveling, and driving.

Science

Ustadha Mariam Siddiqui

Science Department Lead & High School Teacher
Born in India and now residing in the US, Ustadha Mariam earned a master’s in electrical engineering and has been working in education for five years. She enjoys cooking and painting.

Ustadha Saadia Maqbool

Middle School Science Teacher

Born in Jeddah, KSA and now residing in India, Ustadha Saadia earned a master’s in pharmacy and has been working in education for nine years. She loves to swim, bake, cook, and read.

Ustadha Sara Muhammad

Science Teacher

Residing in Saudi Arabia, Ustadha Sara earned a bachelor’s in information technology and has been working in education related fields for five years. She enjoys coding and trying out new technologies.

Ustadha Salwa Soliman

Science Teacher

Born and residing in Egypt, Ustadha Salwa earned a PhD in pharmaceutical chemistry, a diploma in Islamic studies and has been working in education for more than ten years. She has also attended El Tayseer academy for Islamic studies and Quraan interpretation. She enjoys sewing, reading, cycling, and hiking.

Ustadha Hanan Mahmood

Science Teacher

Born in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and now residing in Thailand, Ustadha Hanan earned a PhD in bioscience and a bachelor’s in engineering. She enjoys reading thrillers and mystery novels, cooking, and yoga.

Ustadha Farah Ludin

Science Teacher

Born in Afghanistan and now residing in Türkiye, Ustadha Farah earned a bachelor’s in biology and secondary education and business administration. She holds a CELTA certification and has been working in a similar field for six years. She enjoys reading, working out, nutrition, and botany.

Ustadha Kanwal Aneeb

Science Teacher

Born in Pakistan and now residing in Portugal, Ustadha Kanwal earned a master’s in plant sciences and has been working in education for four years. She enjoys photography, reading, and traveling.

Ustadha Musfira Amatus Subhan

Middle School Science Teacher
Born in India and now residing in Qatar, Ustadha Musfira earned a master’s in nutrition and dietetics and has been working in education for two years. She enjoys swimming, cycling, badminton, and cooking.

Social Studies

Ustadha Yusra Ahmed

Social Studies Department Head

Born in Doha, Qatar and now residing in Toledo, OH, Ustadha Yusra earned a bachelor’s in human sciences and has been working in education for four years. She has also studied ‘Aalima courses in Hyderabad, India for one year. She enjoys traveling, reading books, and cooking.

Ustadh Ibrahim Dagher

Social Studies Teacher

Born in Kuwait and now residing in Türkiye, Ustadh Ibrahim earned a bachelor’s in business administration and has been working in education for eight years. He enjoys reading, basketball, outdoor adventures, and horse riding.

Ustadha Mosammat Ayshia Ali

Social Studies Teacher

Born and still residing in the United States, Ustadha Mosammat earned a bachelor’s in psychology and for five years has been working in a similar field. She enjoys reading, writing, baking, art, and henna.

Ustadha Naureen Kamran

Social Studies Teacher and Marketing Lead

Born and still based in Pakistan, Ustadha Naureen earned a bachelor’s in computer science, a PG course in teaching and various other professional certificates. She has been working in education for over 18 years. She also enjoys creative design and is passionate about human psychological development.

Ustadha Zehra Haliloğlu

Instructional Lead & Social Studies Teacher

Born in Türkiye and living in Germany, Ustadha Haliloğlu earned a master’s in civilization studies, and a master’s in intercultural communication. She has over 8 years of educational experience and has traveled to over 35 countries in her educational pursuits. She enjoys learning languages and the theater but her most prized goal is to inspire a generation of Muslim children.

Ustadha Sena Taha

World History teacher

Born in Syria and now residing in Türkiye, Ustadha Sena earned a master’s in civilization studies, and is currently pursuing her doctorate at Ibn Haldun University. She has been working in a similar field for eight years. She enjoys reading, writing, and exercising.

Ustadha Mariyah Abdulla

Social Studies Teacher

Born in Denver, CO but now residing in Dallas, TX, Ustadha Mariyah earned a master’s in military history and has been working in education for two and a half years. She has earned an Ijaazah in Quranic recitation from al-Hirz Institute and is currently working on earning Ijaazat in other Qira’at. She likes baking, boba tea, and reading.

Ustadh Nasser Dawod

Social Studies Teacher

Born in Puerto Rico, USA and now residing in Palestine, he earned a bachelor’s degree in teaching Islamic education from Al-Quds Open University, an associate in Islamic shariah from American Inter-Global University, and has been working in education for over ten years. He enjoys sports, reading, and discussing Islamic knowledge.