Speakers – MAC Convention

Dr. Dalia Fahmy

Dr. Dalia Fahmy is Associate Professor of Political Science at Long Island University where she teaches courses on US Foreign Policy, World Politics, International Relations, Military and Defense Policy, Causes of War, and Politics of the Middle East. Dr. Fahmy is a Senior Fellow at the Center for Global Policy in Washington DC, and a Visiting Scholar at the Center for the Study of Genocide and Human Rights and UNESCO Chair at Rutgers University for 2018. Dr. Fahmy has authored a few books including The Rise and Fall of The Muslim Brotherhood and the Future of Political Islam

Br. Fadel Soliman

Fadel Soliman is a member of the International Union of Muslim Scholars. Besides being an electronics engineer, Fadel Soliman is an international speaker, orator, film maker and presenter of Islam. He has lectured and debated in many universities, churches and synagogues all over the world. He is founder and director of the Bridges Foundation, which aims to connect people from different backgrounds, especially bridging the gap between Muslims and non-Muslims after 9/11. Fadel Soliman has made 3 documentary films about Islam, called “The Fog is Lifting”.

Dr. Jasser Auda

Professor Jasser Auda is a scholar of Islamic Legal Theory and is the President of Maqasid Institute Global, a think tank registered in the USA, UK, Malaysia and Indonesia. He is a professor at a number of institutions worldwide in areas of Islam, law and Maqasid studies. Dr.Jasser is a Founding and Board Member of the International Union for Muslim Scholars, an Executive Member of the Fiqh Council of North America, a Member of the European Council for Fatwa and Research, and a Fellow of the Fiqh Academy of India. Early in his life, he memorized the Quran and undertook traditional studies at the Study Circles of Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo, Egypt. Dr.Jasser was a professor at various universities around the world and lectured on Islam and its law in dozens of countries. He wrote 25 books in Arabic and English, some of which were translated into 25 languages.

Dr. Jamal Badawi

Dr. Jamal Badawi is an Egyptian born Muslim Canadian. He is a former professor who taught Religious Studies and Management, a well-known author, activist, preacher and speaker on Islam. Dr. Badawi completed his undergraduate studies in Cairo, Egypt and his Masters and Ph.D. degrees at Indiana University. Along with authoring many books and articles on Islam he researched, designed and presented a 352 segment television series on Islam, which was shown in many local TV stations in Canada, the US and as well as other countries all over the world. He is the founder/chairman of the Islamic Information Foundation, which is a non-profit foundation seeking to promote a better understanding of Islam and the Muslims. Currently, he is the Vice-Chairman of the Islamic University.

Imam Suhaib Webb

Imam Suhaib Webb is a contemporary American Muslim activist and speaker. After converting to Islam, Webb studied at the University of Central Oklahoma, where he graduated with a Bachelors degree in Education. After obtaining a private education and becoming Imam of his hometown masjid, Webb furthered his studies at Al-Azhar University. Imam Suhaib currently serves as the Imam of the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center (ISBCC) in Roxbury, MA. He is the founder and an instructor at Ella Collins Institute. He also is a member of the North American Fiqh Council, was named on of the 500 most important Muslims for 2010, 2011 and 2012 and hosts “Reflections” a weekly T.V program on Malaysia’s T.V al-Hijra as well as “Inner Dimensions” a weekly show on Malaysia’s Radio IKIM.

Dr. Ahmed Abdel Meguid

Dr. Ahmed Abdel Meguid is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Philosophy, The American University in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt. He earned his BA at the American University in Cairo and his MA and Ph.D. in Philosophy at Emory University. His research draws on Islamic and German Philosophy focusing on metaphysics and epistemology, philosophy of mind and social and political philosophy. He has published and has forthcoming articles in the European Journal of Political Theory, Oxford Journal of Islamic Studies, Journal of the History of Philosophy, British Journal of the History of Philosophy and the Review of Metaphysics. He is currently finalizing two monographs titled: Being and Representation: Ibn al-‘Arabī’s Modal Metaphysics and Philosophy of Mind and Rethinking Al-Kindī’s Philosophy: the Systematization of Early Islamic Modal Epistemology.

Dr. Hatem Bazian

Dr. Hatem Bazian is a co-founder and Professor of Islamic Law and Theology at Zaytuna College, the 1st Accredited Muslim Liberal Arts College in the United States. In addition, Prof. Bazian is a lecturer in the Departments of Near Eastern and Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies at the University of California, where he also served as an adjunct professor of law at Boalt Hall School of Law. Dr. Bazian founded the Islamophobia Research and Documentation Project at the Center for Race and Gender at Berkely, a research unit dedicated to the systematic study of Othering Islam and Muslims. In addition to academic work, Dr. Bazian is a weekly columnist for a few global newspapers and is founder and national Chair of a number of organizations, including American Muslims for Palestine and Northern California Islamic Council.

Dr. Ovamir Anjum

Dr. Ovamir Anjum is a Pakistani-American academic. He is the Imam Khattab Chair of Islamic Studies at the Department of Philosophy, University of Toledo. He studies the connections between theology, ethics, politics, and law in classical and medieval Islam, with a subfocus on its comparisons with western thought. While trained as an historian, his work is essentially interdisciplinary, drawing on the fields of classical Islamic studies, political philosophy, and cultural anthropology.

Br. Dawud Walid

Br. Dawud Walid is an Islamic teacher and researcher and human rights activist who is currently a member of the Imams Council of Michigan. Walid has studied under qualified scholars the disciplines of Arabic grammar and morphology, foundations of Islamic jurisprudence (Usul al-Fiqh), comparative jurisprudence (al-Fiqh al-Maqaran), and sciences of the exegesis of the Qur’an (‘Ulum Tafsir al-Qur’an). He previously served as an imam at Masjid Wali Muhammad in Detroit, the Bosnian American Islamic Center in Hamtramck, Michigan, and the chairman of the board of Al-Ikhlas Training Academy, a K-12th Islamic school in Detroit. He is the author of the books Futuwwah and Raising Males Into Sacred Manhood, Blackness And Islam and Towards Sacred Activism, co-author of the books Centering Black Narrative: Black Muslim Nobles Among the Early Pious Muslims and Centering Black Narrative: Ahl al-Bayt, Blackness & Africa and author of the foreword in the book The Spirits of Black Folk: Sages Through The Ages as well as essays in the 2012 book All-American: 45 American Men on Being Muslim as well as the 2014 book Qur’an in Conversation. Walid has studied under qualified scholars the disciplines of Arabic grammar and morphology, foundations of Islamic jurisprudence (Usul al-Fiqh), comparative jurisprudence (al-Fiqh al-Maqaran), and sciences of the exegesis of the Qur’an (‘Ulum Tafsir al-Qur’an).

Dr. Altaf Hussain

Dr. Altaf Husain holds a doctoral degree from the Howard University School of Social Work in Washington D.C. Dr. Altaf Husain serves as Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at Howard University in Washington DC. His research interests include the mental health and integration of immigrant and refugee families, and especially Muslim adolescents, in the United States. Dr. Altaf Husain serves as Vice President of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), Vice President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and an advisory board member of the Peaceful Families Project -dedicated to the prevention of domestic violence.

Sh. Ismael Mukhtar

Ismael Ibrahim Mukhtar has been one of the key leaders of the Manitoba Muslim community for over three decades. His extensive and wide-ranging community contributions include serving as president of the Manitoba Islamic Association, vice-president of the Muslim Student Association, editor-in-chief of the Manitoba Muslim Magazine, volunteer imam, and counsellor. He is an Islamic scholar, regularly lecturing and writing on Muslim issues. Mukhtar lives in Winnipeg with his wife and three children. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

Sh. Mohammad Zahid Abu Ghudda

Shaykh Mohammad Zahid Abū Ghudda is the eldest son of the late Shaykh ‘Abd al-Fattāḥ Abū Ghudda, who is widely recognized as one of the leading Muslim scholars of the 20th century. Shaykh Zahid has studied the Islamic sciences extensively under the guidance of his late father and has been blessed to meet and learn from many Muslim scholars from around the world. Shaykh Mohammad Zahid’s lectures cover various Islamic sciences, including Fiqh, Ḥadīth, Akhlaq, Ulum al-Qur’ān and History. He is a frequent Khateeb and speaker at numerous Masajid in the Greater Toronto Area. He has authored and translated several books in both Arabic and English. He also holds an MBA from the University of Toronto and has been residing in Canada since 1991.

Sr. Ismahan Abdullahi

Ismahan is a fierce advocate, community organizer, motivational public speaker who is passionate and relentless in working for justice and equity. In 1992, Ismahan Abdullahi and her family escaped war-torn Somalia to have a life of hope and opportunity in America. Ismahan has worked to train and develop a leadership pipeline for youth and community leaders, foster a strong sense of Muslim identity and build a vibrant and active community that is at the forefront of social justice.She currently serves as the National Deputy Director for the Muslim American Society’s Public Affairs and Civic Engagement Department and also serves as the Executive Director at MAS PACE San Diego.

Dr. Ahmad Kutty

Dr. Ahmad Kutty was educated in the traditional Islamic Sciences at Islamiyya College, Kerala, and at the Islamic University of Madina Munawwarah. He received his ijazahs (licenses/designations) as an ‘a’lim and faqih from both India and Saudi Arabia. He earned his M.A from the University of Toronto and pursued doctoral studies at McGill University, Montreal. Over the past 40 years, he has been Director of the Islamic Center of Toronto, Director of the Islamic Foundation, Toronto, Canada, and has served on the Fiqh Council of North America.Currently, Ahmad Kutty is a resident scholar and senior lecturer at the Islamic Institute of Toronto. His fatwas (Islamic rulings) have been translated into several languages and appear on various international websites. He actively participates in interfaith seminars, symposia and serves as an expert/resource in cases involving Islamic Law and Theology.

Sr. Duaa Haggag

Duaa Haggag, LPC is a Community Educator with The Family & Youth Institute. She holds a Master’s degree in counseling, with a dual certificate in school and community counseling. She currently works in private practice as a child, adolescent, and family therapist at Silent Sunlight Counseling. Her interests include group, play, and art therapy. She served as the content editor for the first comprehensive Islamic Health curriculum for adolescents and has also authored a number of discussion guides to help parents use movies as powerful education and mentorship tools. Duaa has been a community organizer for more than 15 years. Her passion is working with parents, mentors, and schools to create safe, affirming spaces for youth to discover and establish their identity. She actively mentors Muslim youth and families through the Muslim American Society (MAS).

Sh. Mustafa Umar

Shaykh Mustafa Umar is currently the founder and president of California Islamic University, the Director of Education and Outreach at the Islamic Institute of Orange County, and an executive member of the Fiqh council of North America. He completed a B.A. in Theology & Islamic Law from the European Institute of Islamic Sciences in France, and an M.A. in Islamic Studies from the University of Gloucestershire in the UK. He also studied the Islamic sciences for a year at Nadwatul ʿUlamā’ in Lucknow, India. He has authored several books, served the Muslim community of Southern California as an Imam and activist for over a decade.

Dr. Rida Beshir

Dr. Mohamed Rida Beshir is a Community Educator at The Family and Youth Institute. He holds a PhD in Telecommunications and a Master’s in Engineering from Carlton University as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications from Alexandria University. In addition, he has pursued independent studies in marriage and family studies as well as classical Islamic sciences in the areas of Qur'anic exegesis (tafseer), Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), and Human Development (tarbiyah) with varying scholars. He is the author of many popular books and he has been active at both the local and national levels through Muslim Student’s Association (MSA), Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), Muslim American Society (MAS), and Muslim Association of Canada (MAC). He is a Founding member of Human Concern International (HCI) and Family Dawn, and received The City of Ottawa Certificate of Appreciation for his volunteer work in the area of education.

Sr. Haleh Banani

Haleh Banani has her Master’s in Clinical Psychology serving thousands with faith-based counseling since 1998. She launched a global mentorship program for sisters called The Mindful Hearts Academy which transforms lives by building self-esteem, instilling emotional intelligence and empowering women to be the best version of themselves. Haleh is the founder of the 5 Pillars of Marriage Program which is an online course. She is also the founder of a premarital program called Laugh and Learn with comedian Baba Ali. Haleh hosted her own TV show on Al-Fajr TV in Egypt called ‘With Haleh’. She is an international speaker and relationship expert. Haleh received her ijaza for the recitation of the Quran in Egypt in 2012.

Sh. Navaid Aziz

Shaykh Navaid Aziz is AlMaghrib’s Director of Public Relations and Instructor dedicated to reviving the Muslim mindset on spirituality, morality, education, and mutual respect.Shaykh Navaid completed an Associate’s degree in Commerce and Social Sciences before heading to the illustrious Islamic University of Madinah. He went on to complete a diploma in the Arabic language as well as a Bachelor’s in Islamic Law, with a specialization in Fiqh and Usul Al-Fiqh. He is currently the Director of Religious and Social Services for the Islamic Information Society of Calgary and serves as a youth and family counsellor. His work includes helping in the mitigation of criminal radicalization and implementing civic engagement opportunities for youth.

Sr. Rania Lawendy

Sr. Rania Lawendy is the CEO for Action for Humanity Canada. She has a Masters in Educational Leadership. She is a first generation Canadian Muslim married with four children. She is one of the founders of the Kitchener Masjid, Islamic Centre of Waterloo, Masjid Aisha and Al Huda Weekend School. She has served as the principal of MAC Maple Grove School as well as Chaplain at University of Waterloo, and in the past she has served on the national Board of Directors of MAC.

Dr. Iqbal Al-Nadvi

Dr. Mohammad Iqbal Masood al-Nadvi is a well-known Muslim scholar in Canada, amongst the few who have the authority to confer an Islamic legal ruling. Dr. Nadvi has extensively studied the Islamic sciences at some of the world's leading institutions of Islamic learning. He spent over a decade at the prestigious seminary Dārul ’Ulūm Nadwatul ‘Ulamā, Lucknow, India, where he completed a ālimiyyah degree. He subsequently moved to Saudi Arabia, where he earned a License in Sharīʿah from the Islamic University of Madinah (Jāmiʻah al-Islāmīyah bi-al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah), and completed his Masters and Ph.D. in Sharīʿah. In addition to his teaching, Dr. Nadvi has been very active within the Canadian Muslim community. He is the former President of the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) and Director of Religious Affairs at Al Falah Islamic Centre and the Muslim Association of Calgary, during which he also served as a member of the University of Calgary chaplaincy team. He is currently the Chairman of the Canadian Council of Imams and the Fiqh Majlis of Canada. Dr. Nadvi also serves on the advisory board of several organizations including the Canadian Muslim Chaplain Organization (CMCO), Ayaat Ilm Academy, and the Proposed Islamic Credit Union in Ontario.

Dr. Ehab Bader

Dr. Ehab Bader is a husband, and a father of three kids. He is a professional consultant in leadership and management. He is a physician, and a pediatrician. Ehab graduated from the University of Western Ontario as a specialist in newborns and premature babies in 2014. He is also a graduate of Harvard University in management and leadership. Ehab holds a bachelor degree in Share’a and Islamic studies from Egypt. He lived in different places around the world, including the Middle East, Europe, and North America, in which he worked in the field of character building, personal and community development for more than 15 years. He is passionate about learning and teaching Islam as a methodology and a way of life. He is a writer and author. He is consultant in leadership, management, and quality improvement. He is the director of members development department, and MAC Youth Junior department at MAC

Sr. Nimao Ali

Sr. Nimao Ali is a social justice activist, principal of Abraar Secondary School, and a powerhouse for the Somali community in Ottawa. Ms. Ali has been appointed by multiple government bodies as an advisor. In 2017, she served as an external adviser to the Minister of Children and Youth Services of Ontario. She is a current board member of Somerset West Community Health Centre. In 2017 she was nominated for the Governor-General Award for her outstanding leadership. She currently serves as the Muslim Chaplain at Carleton University and the principal of the Muslim Association of Canada Abraar Secondary School in Ottawa. Nimao continues to inspire us in her fight to challenge racial inequality, and empower marginalized youth in her community.

Br. Ahmad Attia

Br. Ahmad Attia is a businessman and entrepreneur who has dedicated his life, professionally and through his volunteerism, to advancing human rights, community and social causes, Alhamdulillah. With over 15 years of experience in risk and crisis management, he currently serves as CEO of both Incisive Strategy. He currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Peel Police Services Board, a member of the Human Rights Watch Canada board, and a board member of the Muslim Council of Peel.

Sh. Ahmed Khalil

Ahmed Khalil is a second generation Canadian Muslim, inspirational speaker, imam, and da’wah coordinator. He is the manager of the MAC Islamic Centre in Ottawa, ON, where he also serves as the imam and khateeb. He has more than 20 years of experience in da’wah and Islamic activism. He has a B.Eng. in Computer Engineering, from Carleton University, where he served with the MSA. He also has a diploma in Film Production from Vancouver, where he worked on integrating da’wah through the media. He has a diploma in Shariah and Islamic Studies, from Samaha Academy, under the supervision of Sheikh Jasim Muhalhal Al-Yaseen and another from Zad Academy under the supervision of Sheikh Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjid. He is an avid reader and student of knowledge, and father of three.Ahmed Khalil is a second generation Canadian Muslim, inspirational speaker, imam, and da’wah coordinator. He is the manager of the MAC Islamic Centre in Ottawa, ON, where he also serves as the imam and khateeb. He has more than 20 years of experience in da’wah and Islamic activism. He has a B.Eng. in Computer Engineering, from Carleton University, where he served with the MSA. He also has a diploma in Film Production from Vancouver, where he worked on integrating da’wah through the media. He has a diploma in Shariah and Islamic Studies, from Samaha Academy, under the supervision of Sheikh Jasim Muhalhal Al-Yaseen and another from Zad Academy under the supervision of Sheikh Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjid. He is an avid reader and student of knowledge, and father of three.

Dr. Carl Sharif El-Tobgui

Dr. Carl Sharif El-Tobgui holds a B.S. in Arabic Language from Georgetown University and a Master's and Ph.D. in Islamic Studies from McGill University and currently serves as Associate Professor Arabic & Islamic Studies and Director of the Arabic Language Program at Brandeis. He previously taught for five years at Harvard University as Preceptor of Arabic, and has also taught at the Middlebury College Summer Arabic Language School. Prof. El-Tobgui's scholarly expertise lies in the field of Islamic thought, with a concentration on theology, law, and jurisprudence. He is particularly interested in questions concerning the relationship between reason and revelation in the Islamic tradition and has published on the manifestations of this tension in the fields of classical Islamic jurisprudence and Qur'anic exegesis

Dr. Ehab Bader

Ginella Massa

Ginella Massa is a Canadian Screen Award winning broadcast journalist and media personality. She is best known for making history as the first woman to anchor a national newscast in North America while wearing a hijab. She is an entrepreneur, media expert, public speaker, and influential social media personality. Raised in Toronto, Ginella graduated with an Honours BA in Communication Studies from York University, and has a diploma in Broadcast Journalism from Seneca College. She is currently a journalism instructor at Toronto Metropolitan University, as well as a media consultant, and highly sought after public speaker.

Sh. Mahdi Tirkawi

Sh. Mahdi Tirkawi is Imam at the Al-Rawdah Mosque (Montreal, Quebec). After obtaining his baccalaureate in France, he headed to Cairo to study Islamic law at Al-Azhar University. In 2012, he moved to Montreal to continue his studies on the one hand (at UdeM, master's degree in the science of religions and at UQÀM, certificate for trainers) and practice as an Imam at the Al- Rawdah, Laurentian Community Center. He collaborates with the association of Muslim students at the University of Montreal and teaches at Le Savoir school (secondary school). He is also responsible for the Jenna Project platform, which notably offers a service of conferences and seminars around spirituality and the Islamic way of life dedicated to French-speaking adults.

Sr. Memona Hossain

Memona Hossain is a mother, community-based collaborator, and holds a Master's in Education from the University of Toronto. She is currently an Instructor Lecturer through the School of Environment at The University of Toronto. Memona has been working in the field of Mental Health, Addictions, and Developmental Disabilities for over 15 years. She publicly speaks and offers media comment on topics related to Islamophobia, Ecopsychology and the environment. Memona also serves on the Board of Directors for Faith & the Common Good and the Guelph Film Festival and serves as a Content Contributor for Faithfully Sustainable. Memona is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Muslim Association of Canada, and actively engages in dialogue on topics related to Islam & community development. She grew up and currently lives in the land that is part of the Treaty Lands & Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit.

Br. Mohammed Ashour

Mohammed Ashour is the Co-founder and CEO of Aspire, a global technology pioneer in insect agriculture. Aspire targets markets that utilize insects for applications in nutrition and agrochemicals with a vision to alleviate global food insecurity. Mohammed is the recipient of the Specialty Food Association Visionary Leader Award and the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award. In 2015, he was recognized as a “Top MBA Impact Maker” by McGill University and in 2016, inducted to the renowned Forbes 30 under 30 list. Mohammed pursued a Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery (MD-CM) degree from McGill University. He holds M.B.A. and M.Sc. (neuroscience) degrees from McGill University and a B.Sc. degree in Life Sciences from the University of Toronto.

Dr. Mohamed Rida Beshir

Dr. Mohamed Rida Beshir is a leading expert in the area of parenting and family issues from an Islamic perspective, and he is the author of the best-sellers, “When Muslim Teens Rebel: Causes and Solutions” and “Family Leadership (Qawama) an Obligation to Fulfill, not an Excuse to Abuse”. In addition he has co-authored many other best-selling books on family issues and parenting with his wife, among them: “Meeting the Challenge of Parenting in the West: an Islamic Perspective”, Muslim Teens: Today’s Worry, Tomorrow’s Hope, a Practical Islamic Parenting Guide”, “Blissful Marriage”, and “Parenting Skills based on Qur’an and Sunnah”, as well as other parenting books in Arabic. Some of their books have been translated into several languages such as French, German and Albanian and currently being translated into other languages.

Sh. Franck Amin Hensch

Sh. Amin Hensch is an Imam in Beligium and a teacher of Islamic Sciences. He is a graduate from Al-Zaytouna University in Tunisia (Master in Islamic Sciences). He is responsible for the Advocacy and Education Committee previously in the Belgian Muslim League. He is also responsible for curriculum development and teaching at the Institute of Islamic Studies in Bruxelles. He is the religious consultant for the Euro-Islam Association, which specializes in dealing with new Muslims

Dr. Osama Abuirshaid

Dr. Osama Abuirshaid is the Executive Director and a board member of American Muslims for Palestine (AMP). He is a board member of the U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO), an umbrella organization of eight major national American Muslim organizations. He lectures frequently on Middle East and American politics. He is a regular commentator on Palestinian and Middle Eastern affairs as well as on the American domestic and foreign policy on various Arabic satellite T.V. channels such as Aljazeera. He authored or coauthored several books in Arabic and he published dozens of studies and articles in Arabic and English, on issues relevant to the Middle East and its political climate.

Sr. Sarah Attia

Sarah Attia is a mother, educator and community activist. Sarah is a graduate of The University of Toronto, Faculty of Engineering, holding a bachelor and a master degree in chemical engineering. Sarah spent over 10 years working on providing quality international education to children in Egypt as a principal, teacher, and founder of an international school in Cairo, Egypt. She has a particular interest in curriculum development, character education, and community contribution. She is currently the Principal of Olive Grove School. Sarah has always had a passion for working with young people and also currently serves as the Director of Youth for the Muslim Association of Canada. In addition, Sarah is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Alliance for Children and Youth (NACY), a national charitable organization dedicated to improving the well-being of children and youth in Canada.

Dr. Wael Haddara

Dr. Haddara is the Chief of Critical Care at London Health Sciences Center and Chair of the Division of Critical Care Medicine. He holds a Masters in Medical Education from Dundee University and has been actively involved with the Center of Education, Research and Innovation (CERI) at Schulich School of Medicine. His program of research examines core ideas and values in Medicine that are often thought of as timeless or intrinsic such as interprofessional collaboration and altruism. He draws on critical research methods such as critical discourse analysis and genealogical analysis to uncover tensions within those concepts.

Dr. Wael Shehab

Dr. Wael Shehab holds a Ph.D. in Islamic Studies, Al-Azhar University, Cairo. He has tens of publications on Islam and Muslim issues, with a special focus on Muslim minorities. He has participated in many international, regional, and local conferences on Islam and contemporary issues. Dr. Shehab has also lectured on Islam and Muslim issues at various international and leading universities in Egypt, Canada, the United States, and Europe. He has been working as an Imam and religious guide for over 20 years in Egypt, Europe, the United States, and Canada. Currently, he serves as the Imam and resident scholar of the main downtown MAC Masjid Toronto in Toronto, Canada.

Dr. Ekram Beshir

Dr. Ekram Beshir came to North America in 1975 to join her husband. They were blessed with 4 children whom they raised to be dedicated and active Muslim workers. As a wife/husband team, they together authored several bestselling parenting, marriage, and family books in North America, among them, “Meeting the Challenge of Parenting in the West, an Islamic Perspective,” “Muslim Teens, Today’s Worry, Tomorrow’s Hope, a Practical Islamic Parenting Guide,” “Blissful Marriage,” and “Parenting Skills based on Qur’an and Sunnah,” as well as other parenting books in Arabic. Some of their parenting books have been translated to French, German and Albanian and are currently being translated to Malaysian, Bosnian, Indonesian, and other languages. They taught two courses on the subject of “Parenting in North America” with the Islamic American University. Both are regular contributors to the Family Section of several magazines, including “The American Muslim,” “Islamic Horizons,” “The Message,” and “Muslim Family”. Dr. Ekram with her husband Dr. Mohamed Beshir are the recipients of the City of Ottawa Certificate of Appreciation for the year 2003 for their volunteer work in the area of Education as well as other City of Ottawa awards for valuable services to community children in the year 2006. She has traveled extensively, presenting workshops to various Muslim communities all over the world.

Dr. Dalia Fahmy

Br. Fadel Soliman

Dr. Jasser Auda

Dr. Jamal Badawi

Imam Suhaib Webb

Dr. Ahmed Abdel Meguid

Dr. Hatem Bazian

Dr. Ovamir Anjum

Br. Dawud Walid

Dr. Altaf Hussain

Sh. Ismael Mukhtar

Sh. Mohammad Zahid Abu Ghudda

Sr. Ismahan Abdullahi

Dr. Hamed Ghazali

Dr. Ahmad Kutty

Sr. Duaa Haggag

Sh. Mustafa Umar

Dr. Rida Beshir

Sr. Haleh Banani

Sh. Navaid Aziz

Sr. Rania Lawendy

Dr. Iqbal Al-Nadvi

Dr. Ehab Bader

Sr. Nimao Ali

Br. Taha Ghayyur

Br. Ahmad Attia

Sh. Ahmed Khalil

Dr. Hussein Elkazzaz

Dr. Issam Ahmed Bashir

Dr. Muhammād Al-Hasān Al-Dido

Dr. Carl Sharif El-Tobgui

Dr. Ehab Bader

Br. Ehab Elkomy

Ginella Massa

Sh. Mahdi Tirkawi

Sr. Memona Hossain

Br. Mohammed Ashour

Dr. Mohamed Rida Beshir

Sh. Moncef Zenati

Sh. Franck Amin Hensch

Sh. Muhammad Abuelezz

Dr. Osama Abuirshaid

Sr. Sarah Attia

Dr. Wael Haddara

Dr. Wael Shehab

Dr. Ekram Beshir

Sep 2 - 4

Metro Toronto Convention Centre