Meet the Speakers:
Shaykh Omar Hussaini
Shaykh Dr. Mohammad Omar Hussaini memorized the Quran at Ma’had Ta’lim ul-Islam. He holds a BA in Psychology (2000) and MD degree. In 2006, he received degrees in both Shari’ah studies from Darul Uloom Zakariyyah, South Africa and Medicine from the University of Illinois. From 2007 to 2013, Shaykh Omar completed his medical residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and fellowships in Hematopathology and Molecular Genetic Pathology at Washington University in St. Louis. During this time, he was also received formal authorization in the Islamic science of spiritual purification. Shaykh Omar is currently Director of Molecular Hematopathology at the Moffitt Cancer Center and Associate Professor of Oncological Sciences at the University of South Florida in Tampa where he resides. Shaykh Omar lectures at retreats, I’tikaaf programs, universities, local and national conferences, and mosques throughout the United States and abroad on various Islamic topics. He also teaches weekly classes in Arabic, Islamic jurisprudence, and spirituality.
Shaykh Kamaluddin Ahmed
Shaykh Kamaluddin Ahmed was born and raised in Manhattan where his father served as an Under-Secretary General at the United Nations for twenty years. While at college at the University of Chicago, he turned to religion and in 1999 he left America and spent almost twenty years abroad studying to become a Shariah ‘Alim and then serving as a teacher and guide to university students and professionals in Pakistan, England, and South Africa. From 2005-2016, he was a professor at the top elite universities in Pakistan, including LUMS, AKU, and KSBL. In 2017, he returned to academia to pursue a PhD in Islamic Intellectual History at the University of Oxford. From 2020-2023, he held research fellowships in Islamic philosophy at Princeton University and Yale University. Since 2023, he has been working at a leading nonprofit in the Princeton area.
Shaykh Dr Ali Ismail
Shaykh Dr Mohammed Ali Ismail was raised in Pembroke Pines, FL, before moving to Tampa to attend the University of South Florida (USF). During his time at USF, he served as the president of the Muslim Students Association (MSA) and became an active member of the community, regularly delivering khutbahs and talks at local masajid. Toward the end of his undergraduate studies, Maulana Ali began his journey into Islamic knowledge and spirituality. While pursuing medical school and completing his Radiology residency and an additional focused year in Abdominal Radiology at the Ohio State University, he simultaneously studied the traditional Dars-e-Nizami curriculum through the Sacred Learning Program, Makkiyyah Institute, and various Mashaikh. For the final year of his Alimiyyah studies, Maulana Ali enrolled at Jamia Falah Darayn in Dayton, OH, and graduated in the summer of 2024. He is now an Assistant Professor at the Ohio State University and serves as an Abdominal Radiologist.
Details:
- Friday July 11th at 6pm to Saturday July 12th at 10pm
- Masjid Darussalam 15830 Morris Bridge Road, Thonotosassa, FL 33592
This retreat is your opportunity to pause, reflect, and recalibrate your focus!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Will the program be live-streamed?
The program will not be live-streamed. There will be a video feed on site to the old masjid for sisters who cannot enter the masjid.
Will recordings be available if we miss a session?
We plan to make recordings of the event available in some capacity after its conclusion. Live attendees are welcome to make personal recordings for their own review and to support their learning.
Is the intensive open for both men and women of all ages?
The sessions are open to both men and women ages 14 and up.
Can my children attend the program?
Children may attend with a parent. Accommodations will be made in the side hall or old masjid for women with children.
Can I attend a portion of the program?
Students are welcome to attend whatever portion of the program their schedule allows, but we encourage full attendance.
What if I cannot pay the registration fee?
If you are unable to pay the fee, please don’t hesitate to register. Simply select the option indicating “Waived Fee” and you will be able to register without paying the fee.