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About Imam Isa

Specialties: Marital coaching, family conflicts, spiritual crises

Demographics: Adults, couples, families

Bio: Co-Founder of The Preservers and Imam at Khair Community Center, with a background in psychology, philosophy, communications, and mental health.

About Imam Usama

Specialties: Fiqh, Spiritual crisis, Family conflicts, Personal spiritual growth, Finance

Demographics: Adults, youth, families

Bio:
Imam Usama Baqai is a dynamic spiritual leader and finance professional. He earned his Bachelor’s in Accounting from Temple University, a degree in Shariah from the Islamic University of Madinah, and a Master’s in Islamic Finance from INCEIF University in Malaysia. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Islamic Chaplaincy from Masjid Nabawi. Passionate about community engagement, Imam Usama enjoys pick-up sports and camping, bringing both wisdom and energy to his work with the Muslim community.

Note: She prefers only Urdu speaking sisters.

About Shaikha Shagufta Afsheen

Demographic: Family, Fiqh regarding Women

Bio: Shaikha Shagufta has completed her seven-year Aalim course in India followed by a Master’s degree in Computer Science and a Bachelor’s degree in Arts. With over 12 years of teaching experience in the USA and abroad, she brings a unique blend of religious scholarship and academic expertise to her work.