I still remember the day in 2004 standing in Madina store asking for a local masjid when I was led to a location from where ADAMS had moved out a couple of years earlier. The disconnection with only masjid in the area was shocking. I have always believed that connecting people to the masjid is like connecting them to Allah, the Lord Almighty.

I became actively engaged in ADAMS activities and joined the ADAMS Badminton and Toastmasters clubs. In 2015, I received training as a volunteer Friday Khateeb from Dr. Wa’ile Alkhairo and Shaykh Abd Ar-Rafaa, after which I began delivering khutbahs at several ADAMS locations. As a volunteer, I also taught IT courses at the ADAMS Sully Center and actively participated in Ramadan arrangements and monthly potlucks before the pandemic.

Professionally, I hold a Ph.D. and an M.S. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, as well as an M.S. in Cybersecurity from New York University. I also served as an adjunct professor at a local university for five years. I am a Senior Member of IEEE and have held leadership roles such as manager, team lead, and coach at various companies.

Currently, I am an active ADAMS volunteer Khateeb, delivering Friday prayer lectures at several ADAMS locations. I now wish to volunteer further by promoting ADAMS’ vision of enriching our Muslim community with Islamic education, social support, and religious activities. With complete submission to Allah and seeking His guidance, I express my intention to join the ADAMS Board of Trustees to better serve our community if elected.