Meet Our Team

Imam

Imam Hafidh Yusuf AbdulKadir

Imam Mufti Hafidh Naseer Deen

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

  • 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.

  • 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.