Meet Our Team
Imam
Resident/Affiliate Scholars
Imam Thomas Facchine
Shaikh Dawud Adib
Imam Ziyad Dilic
Shaikh Yusuf Rios
Board of Trustees
Dr. Aamer Mirza (Chairman)
Imam Ali Kabir Monteiro
Dr. Ahmad Mian
Dr. Ziauddin Shaik
Dr. Afsar Khan
Executive Committee
President Dr.Mohsin Syed
General Secretary Br. Muhammad Shehadeh
Finance Secretary Br Masarrat Zaheer
Vice President Br. Kashif Quraishi
Education Secretary Br Nawrose Nur
Social Secretary Br. Mohamad Jibril
Women Coordinator Sis Kylie Pierce
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Mufti Naseer Deen
Imam | Iqra School Principal | Director of Islamic Affairs
Mufti Naseer Deen began his Islamic education at a young age, nurturing a deep connection with the Noble Qur’an. He completed the memorization (Hifz) of the Qur’an in Yangon, Myanmar, establishing a strong foundation in the sacred sciences.
He then pursued advanced Islamic studies in Pakistan, where he completed the comprehensive Dars-e-Nizami curriculum at Madrasa Arabia Raiwind in Lahore. There, he studied classical Islamic disciplines including Tafseer (Qur’anic exegesis), Hadith, Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), and Arabic language studies.
Furthering his specialization, Mufti Naseer Deen enrolled at Jamia Farooqia in Karachi, where he completed the Mufti (Ifta) program. His studies focused on advanced Islamic legal research and the principles of issuing fatwas, equipping him to address contemporary religious matters with scholarly depth and clarity.
Currently serving as the Imam, Iqra School Principal, and Director of Islamic Affairs, Mufti Naseer Deen is dedicated to guiding the community through education, spiritual development, and outreach. He remains committed to preserving authentic Islamic teachings while addressing the evolving needs of the community.
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Ustadh Yusuf AbdalKadir
Imam | Director of Islamic Affairs
Ustadh Yusuf Abdulkadir was born in Somalia and pursued his early Islamic education in Kenya. He completed the memorization of the Noble Qur’an (Hifdh) in 2003 at Majlis Al-Maarif Al-Islamiya in Kikambala, Kenya, at the young age of 14. He then continued to advance his Islamic studies through formal institutions.
He obtained his Mutawassit (Intermediate Certificate) in 2006 from Majlis Al-Maarif Al-Islamiya, followed by his Thanawy (Secondary Certificate) in 2009 from Makarimul Akhlaaq in Malindi, Kenya. Continuing his journey of Qur’anic excellence, he was honored with an Ijazah in 2021 from Al-Maqariul Qur’aniyat in Madinah.
Since 2010, Ustadh Yusuf has been dedicated to teaching the Qur’an. Through his passion and commitment, he has mentored and graduated many Huffadh, contributing significantly to the preservation and transmission of the Qur’an.
Known for his humility, dedication, and strong connection to the Qur’an, Ustadh Yusuf continues to serve the community through teaching, mentorship, and leadership.