❀ Shaykh Ahmad Arshad
Shaykh Ahmad Arshad has been a lifelong student of Islamic Scholarship and Spirituality. He holds several formal Ijazahs from traditional Mashaikh in the field of tazkiyyah. Since 2005, he has worked extensively to foster a deep connection among Muslim communities with their Deen, especially amongst youth and college students. Shaykh Ahmad Arshad has traveled far and wide across North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, focusing on spiritual development to bring the masses closer to Allah (SWT). He conducts regular online and on-site Halaqas and Dhikr gatherings at Zainab Center Khanqah and Musallah in Edison, NJ, assisting seekers on the path of knowledge and purification.
Shaykh Ahmad has worked in academia most of his life. He currently works as a Director at Rutgers University and has to his credit a Bachelor's in Computer Science, a Master's in Management and Systems, a Master's in Interactive Technology Program, as well as having completed half of his Doctorate in Leadership and Innovation, all from NYU. He served as a faculty member at New York University, Rutgers University, Middlesex College, and Union College.
❀ Aalimah Humera Ahmad
Aalimah Humera Ahmad is an outstanding madrassah graduate completing her Dars-e Nizami successfully, attaining an Aalimiyyah Degree. She holds various Ijazahs in Tajweed, Tafseer, Hadeeth Sciences (Sihah Sittah), Uloom-ul-Quran, Fiqh, and Islamic theology. Known as Aapi Jaan in her circles, Aalimah Humera Ahmad stands out for her equally proficient academic background. She holds a Bachelor's in Business, a Master's in Economics, and a Master's in Islamic Studies and Arabic.
Apart from serving as a Professor at the Department of Economics, she also excels in Computer Programming. She has continued excelling in academics and pursuing teaching after moving to the United States.
Humera Aapi Jaan has dedicated her life to Da’wah and teaching Traditional Islamic Scholarship to sisters worldwide. She has laid the foundation of numerous Islamic Educational Institutes. She travels extensively across the US, Canada, the UK, Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, guiding women in Islamic conduct and mannerism. Every year, Humera Aapi Jaan conducts LIVE Online Daura e Tafseer, Workshops, Seminars, and Conferences attended by a large audience from around the world. She has worked comprehensively with youth in the twin cities of New York and New Jersey and continues to carry on the legacy to date, changing the lives of thousands of people for more than two decades.
