Sheikh Aamir joined the Dar Al-Taqwa team on September 1, 2021. As Director of Religious Services, he oversees DAT’s educational and spiritual programs and plays an important role in engaging the community both within and beyond the masjid.

He previously served as Imam of the Islamic Society of Annapolis, Makkah Learning Center, and Masjid Alansar. His work included oversight of weekend school, evening school, homeschool, Hifz, and online learning programs. He also helped establish the Maryland Foundation for Islamic Development and participated in interfaith initiatives through the Anne Arundel Muslim Council, ACT, and the Greater Annapolis Interfaith Network.

Sheikh Aamir completed his Ifta—specialization in Islamic Law—at Darul Uloom Chicago under the supervision of Mufti AbdulSattar Patel and Mufti NawalRahman, following his bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies. He holds a master’s degree in Education from Drexel University and has traveled to Jordan, Morocco, and Syria for traditional study. He has received numerous ijaazaat in Islamic sciences, including Hadith and Fiqh.

Born and raised in Western Massachusetts, Sheikha Zehra earned a Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Law (Shari‘a) from Al-Azhar University in Egypt and a master’s degree in Contemporary Fiqh from Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Qatar. She is currently pursuing advanced studies through the Mufti Training Program at Dar Al-Ifta Al-Misriyya, Egypt’s official Fatwa Council.

Sheikha Zehra is a Hafidha of the Qur’an and holds an ijaza in the recitation of Hafs ‘an ‘Asim. She has taught Islamic sciences for more than a decade at institutions including Mishkah University and Jannah Institute, dedicating her work to religious education, mentorship, and community engagement.

Fluent in English and Arabic and conversant in Urdu, she is committed to serving a diverse community through accessible and meaningful religious guidance. She is available for spiritual counseling and religious consultation through Dar Al-Taqwa’s general scholar appointment service.

Sheikh Walid is a scholar, educator, and community leader with experience across the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. He began studying sacred knowledge at Al-Azhar Al-Sharif at age five and a half and continued his studies after graduating from Al-Azhar University. For over three decades, he studied Quranic Arabic and Islamic Sciences under some of Al-Azhar’s most senior scholars, gaining a deep, balanced understanding of Islam shaped by their wisdom and experience.

After earning his bachelor’s degree from Al-Azhar University, Sheikh Walid pursued several advanced degrees, including postgraduate degrees in Education from Al-Azhar University and in Education Management from Al-Mansoura University, followed by a master’s degree in Education from the Islamic University of Minnesota. He also completed two intensive, three-year certifications ( تخصص القراءات، عاليات القراءا ت ) from the institutes of Qira’aat at Al-Azhar, studying the 10 Canonical Recitations of the Qur’an. He holds an Ijazah in the recitation of Hafs ‘an Asim from Sheikh Dr. Ashraf Shitawi.

Sheikh Walid’s experience includes 15+ years of teaching Arabic, the Qur’an, and Islamic Studies at Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, as well as mentoring students in their academic and spiritual journeys. He was invited by Islamic centers and institutions across Europe and North America to serve as Imam for Taraweeh prayers, deliver Friday khutbah, give lectures, and teach the Qur’an, Arabic, Fiqh, Hadith, and Tafsir. He also served as Imam and Khateeb, officially licensed by Egypt’s Ministry of Al-Awqaf.

Serving and educating the community remains Sheikh Walid’s greatest passion, and he remains deeply committed to cultivating the next generation of Muslim youth to embody knowledge, balance, and excellence. He serves as an Associate Chaplain and a Religious Council Member at The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Family Counseling. He is also a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) through the ICF-accredited Coaching Institute. With many years of marriage and family counseling experience grounded in Islamic principles and integrated with modern science and practice, Sheikh Walid is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and is passionate about strengthening family relationships as the foundation of a healthy Muslim community.