Sheikh Hassan M. Shah
Imam and Quran Teacher for Maryam Quran Academy
Birthplace: Pakistan
Education:
• M.A in Arabic and Islamic Studies.
• Shahdatul-Alamiya by the Wifaq –ul-Madaris –ul-Arabia Pakistan (Darse Nizami)
• Hafiz e Quran
Skills & Achievements:
• Devoted Quran Teacher
• Proficient in teaching Quran and Arabic
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• 15 plus years of teaching Quran and Islamic studies
• Over two decades of leading Taraweeh
• Facilitated numerous students of knowledge to become competent Huffaz
• Striving to nurture students overall ethical and moral values
Imam Mohammed ElFarooqui
Associate Imam and Youth Director
For a span exceeding 5 years, Mohammed ElFarooqui has been serving the Houston community as imam at the Islamic Society of Greater Houston. A significant chapter in his journey commenced in July of 2022, when he assumed the esteemed mantle of Imam at the Maryam Islamic Center. His duties are directed towards the orchestration of education, youth, young professionals and programming pursuits within the precincts of this center.
He also serves as an advisor for the members of his community on matters of Fiqh and other related inquiries and a mentor for the youth and young professionals in their affairs.
Imam ElFarooqui has a Bachelor’s degree in Islamic Sciences or a Alimiyah degree from Jamia Nizamia which is a prestigious private Islamic university in Hyderabad, India. He is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Fiqh at Al Azhar.