Faculty
Shaykh Dr Moiz Hasan is the founder and director of Maryam Institute and Sunnah Institute, a US-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing Islamic education worldwide. For the past fifteen years, he has been involved in teaching a range of classes both in the traditional Islamic sciences and contemporary issues, and in mentoring students on the path of spiritual development.
He received his Alimiyyah degree from the Wifaq ul Madaris Al-Arabiyya, Pakistan, where he completed the full eight-year traditional curriculum of Islamic and Shariah Sciences. He studied Daura Hadith (canonical hadith books) at Darul Ulum Karachi. He holds advanced certifications in AAOIFI Shariah Standards and has also received ijazas in hadith and spirituality from leading scholars in the region.
In addition to his religious training, he was a Presidential Fellow at the University of Notre Dame, USA, from where he received his MA in History and PhD in History and Philosophy of Science. He completed postgraduate studies in Islamic Philosophy and Rational Sciences at McGill University’s Institute of Islamic Studies, and is currently a Professor of Intellectual History at a university in Pakistan. He has lectured widely on topics pertaining to the Islamic scholarly tradition, science and religion, and philosophy at various universities, conferences, and Islamic institutes in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Pakistan.
Alimah Sobia Hasan is the Co-Founder and Director of Maryam Institute, an international U.S.-based nonprofit organization committed to imparting Islamic education globally. She obtained her Alimiyyah Degree from Wifaq al-Madaris al-Arabiyyah and has been teaching, mentoring and nurturing students for over 20 years. Her students include working professionals, homemakers, and college students from various countries around the world.
In addition to her religious education, she holds a BSc. (Honors) in Economics and Social Sciences from LUMS and has undertaken specialized training in Educational Leadership at the Kaneb Centre for Teaching and Learning in the United States. Drawing upon her expertise in both academic research and Islamic scholarship, together with her extensive experience in community mentorship, Alimah Sobia has developed and delivered numerous educational programs addressing contemporary challenges, personal development, family life, and the diverse needs of Muslim women.
An internationally recognized educator, she has delivered seminars, workshops, and keynote addresses at conferences, universities, educational institutions, and community organizations across North America, the UK, and other parts of the world.
Ustadha Samreen currently lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan with her family. She completed her Bachelors of Science in Molecular Biology from the University of Washington and Masters in Public Health from the University of Michigan. Ustadha Samreen is passionate about learning Arabic and studied the Arabic language and Islamic Civilization for two years at the University of Washington. She recently completed her 6 years of classical Islamic learning at Maryam Institute and was awarded the ‘Alimah degree in 2019. She has volunteered and taught at different masajid and has spoken at various community centers and conferences pertaining to spiritual development for women and youth. She has also spent time running a tutoring program for women and youth from different countries. Ustadha Samreen is also a mother of three and a research scientist in the biomedical field.
Alimah Irfana Fatima resides in the western suburbs of Chicago, USA, with her husband and children. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Sciences from the University of Illinois at Chicago and currently serves as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at a regional hospital.
Alimah Irfana completed the memorization of the Holy Qur’an in 2011. Thereafter, she enrolled in the six-year Alimiyyah Degree Program at Maryam Institute, graduating in 2019. She currently serves as a faculty member at Maryam Institute, where she has been actively involved in teaching and mentoring students. In addition to her work at Maryam Institute, she has also taught at local seminaries in the Chicago area, contributing to the Islamic education and spiritual development of students within her community.
Drawing upon both her traditional Islamic scholarship and professional experience in the sciences, Alimah Irfana is passionate about nurturing a love for sacred knowledge and making authentic Islamic learning accessible to diverse communities.
Alimah Farnaz Mariam has been an active member of the Seattle Muslim community in the USA for the past twelve years, serving in various educational and community initiatives. A Computer Science engineer by training, she is also a senior instructor at Maryam Institute. She completed her formal studies in the sacred Islamic sciences at Maryam Institute, graduating from its rigorous six-year Alimiyyah program. Her studies encompassed classical texts across a wide range of disciplines, including Arabic language sciences, Qur’anic exegesis (Tafsir), Hadith, Aqeedah, Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, and Tajweed.
Passionate about educating and empowering women and children, Alimah Farnaz regularly conducts workshops and classes on a variety of Islamic topics within her local community. In her free time, she enjoys reading, journaling, and engaging in meaningful conversations with family and friends.
Alimah Maria Khan has pursued studies in School Management and Islamic Counseling in the UAE and is also a certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) coach. She completed her Alimiyyah Degree at Maryam Institute and has been actively engaged in teaching the Qur’an and Arabic for over thirteen years in both the UAE and Canada.
She has been granted ijazah by scholars in Sharjah, holding a sanad for Matan al-Jazariyyah in Tajweed and a sanad for Matan al-Ajrumiyyah in Arabic Grammar. Passionate about Islamic education, she combines traditional scholarship with contemporary educational approaches to enrich the learning experience of her students.
Alimah Maria serves as a core member of the administrative team at Maryam Institute and teaches advanced Fiqh and Hadith courses. Known for her sincerity and dedication, she draws upon her diverse educational background and extensive teaching experience to inspire and benefit her students. She currently resides in the UAE with her family.
Alimah Umme Yahya was raised in Chicago, Illinois, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Management from the University of Illinois at Chicago. In 2021, she completed the rigorous six-year Alimiyyah Degree Program at Maryam Institute.
Deeply passionate about the Arabic language and its sciences, she has taught Arabic grammar at various levels, both online and within her local community. She currently serves as an instructor at Maryam Institute, where she teaches intermediate Hadith and advanced Tafsir.
Alimah Umme Yahya resides in a suburb of Chicago with her husband and three children, balancing her roles as a teacher, lifelong learner, and devoted mother.
Alimah Ruksana currently resides in Virginia, USA, with her family. She recently completed the rigorous Alimiyyah Degree Program at Maryam Institute, equipping her with a strong foundation in the sacred Islamic sciences and authorising her to teach them.
Prior to her Islamic studies, she attended Georgia State University, where she pursued a degree in Biology. Alimah Ruksana is also a dedicated homeschooling mother of three and has extensive experience working with young girls in her local community in Virginia. Through her teaching and mentorship, she is passionate about nurturing faith, character, and a love for Islamic learning among the younger generation.
Alimah Umber Shaikh resides in London, UK. She holds an MSc in Health Psychology from King’s College London and has previously worked within the National Health Service (NHS).
Driven by a deep desire to further her understanding of the sacred sciences, she enrolled in Maryam Institute, where she recently completed the rigorous Alimiyyah Degree Program. She currently has the privilege of serving as an instructor at Maryam Institute, where she teaches courses in Seerah and Hadith.
Alimah Umber is passionate about imparting beneficial knowledge and helping students develop a deeper connection with their faith through the study of the Qur’an, Sunnah, and the life of the Prophet ﷺ.
Alimah Dr. Asifa Ahmed currently lives in Toronto, Canada. She received her doctorate in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in 2001 and has been teaching various disciplines for the past 10 years. Her quest for Islamic learning led her to Maryam Institute, where she studied all of the disciplines of Islamic learning and was awarded the Alimiyyah Degree in 2019. She currently teaches advanced subjects on Uloom al-Quran and Hadith at Maryam Institute and also teaches at an Islamic School in Toronto.
Alimah Rukaiya Rawat is currently the Vice Principal of an Islamic School in Surat, India. She began her Islamic education at Maryam Institute and recently completed her 6 years of Islamic learning and was awarded the ‘Alimah degree. Alimah Rukaiya completed her graduation in Accounting and then pursued a diploma in Educational Management and Leadership. She has attended several training workshops in child counselling and has recently received training for teaching children with learning disabilities. She regularly conducts teacher training workshops for teachers of different schools. She currently teaches fundamental and advanced level courses at Maryam Institute, including Arabic Morphology, Islamic Jurisprudence, Arabic Grammar and Inheritance Laws.
Alimah Misbah A Shaikh lives in Atlanta, GA. She began her pursuit of knowledge at Maryam Institute and studied the classical disciplines of Islamic learning for 6 years. She was awarded the Alimiyyah Degree in 2019. Ustadha Misbah has also completed her Bachelors in Physical Therapy and has also received certifications as a Nutritionist from ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine), as a Hijama Therapist from Hijama Nation (UK), as a Cupping Therapist from ICTA (International Cupping Therapy Association) and a Licensed Phlebotomist from NHA (National Healthcareer Association) in USA. She currently works at an Islamic School in Atlanta and teaches different courses at Maryam Institute.
Alimah Umme Hanbal began her pursuit of Classical Islamic Learning in 2011. She studied Quran, Tafsir, Hadith, Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, and Arabic under traditional scholars for four years, thereby completing the Dars-e-Nizami curriculum and receiving the Alimiyyah degree by Wifaq ul Madaris Al-Arabiyyah Al-Pakistan. Since then, she has been involved in teaching and Daw’ah activities in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar and Kohat. Moreover, she delivers lectures for female students and staff members at different colleges and universities in Rawalpindi and Peshawar. Ustadah also has a BIT (Hons) in Networking and an MBA in Human Resource Management from IQRA University Peshawar. She has close to 4 years of professional experience as a Consultant, Program Coordinator, Junior Project Manager and Content Writer. She has been teaching Hadith, Islamic Law and Islamic Inheritance at Maryam Institute for the past two years.
Alimah Ifrah grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, where she dedicated much of her time to teaching Qur’an and Islamic Studies to children in her local community. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology.
In 2022, she graduated from Maryam Institute, successfully completing the rigorous Alimiyyah Degree Program. Since then, she has continued to pursue her passion for Islamic education and has been teaching Arabic at Maryam Institute for the past four years.
Alimah Ifrah currently resides in Michigan, USA, with her family, where she continues to inspire and educate students through her teaching and dedication to the sacred sciences.
Alimah Umme Arqam currently resides in Ontario, Canada, with her family. She completed her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Baqai Medical University in Karachi.
In 2020, she completed the Alimiyyah Degree Program at Maryam Institute with distinction. Since then, she has been actively serving her local community in Ontario by conducting halaqahs for teenage girls and young women.
She currently serves as a senior instructor and mentor at Maryam Institute, where she teaches several courses in Tafsir, Arabic language, and Arabic grammar. Through her teaching and mentorship, she is dedicated to nurturing a love for Islamic learning and helping students strengthen their connection with the Qur’an and the sacred sciences.
Alimah Haajra currently resides in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her BSc (Hons.) in Social Sciences, with a specialization in Literature and Philosophy, from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). Following her graduation, she began teaching A-Level Literature at a local private school.
Driven by a desire to deepen her understanding of the sacred sciences, she went on to complete her Alimiyyah Degree through Wifaq al-Madaris in Pakistan. Since then, she has been actively serving her local community through teaching and community engagement.
Alimah Haajra has been associated with Maryam Institute for several years, where she has had the privilege of teaching Hadith studies, including the classical text Riyāḍ al-Ṣāliḥīn. Alongside her academic and teaching commitments, she balances the responsibilities of motherhood while also conducting halaqahs and educational programs for young women and girls in her community.
Alimah Asifa Qudratullah currently resides in Manchester, UK. She holds master’s degrees in English and Education and is a school teacher by profession.
Passionate about learning and teaching the sacred sciences, she has spent the past fifteen years studying and teaching Qur’an and Hadith studies within her local community in the U.K. She received her Alimiyyah Degree from Maryam Institute in 2020 and has been serving as a faculty member since then.
Alimah Asifa is a senior instructor at Maryam Institute, where she continues to teach, mentor, and inspire students through her dedication to Islamic learning and education.
Alimah Sana Jamil currently resides in Cincinnati, USA, with her husband and children. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from SZABIST, Pakistan.
Her quest to develop a deeper understanding of the Qur’an led her to Maryam Institute, where she recently completed the rigorous Alimiyyah Degree Program. Passionate about Qur’anic studies, she has been teaching Tafsir to her local community in Ohio for over five years.
In addition to her community work, Alimah Sana has taught Tafsir, advanced Fiqh, and Aqeedah at her local seminary. Through her teaching, she is committed to nurturing a meaningful connection with the Qur’an and the sacred sciences among her students.
Ustadha Maryam Singgatama converted to Islam when she was an engineering student at university. She completed the Alimiyya degree from Maryam Institute in 2021 under the tutelage of various teachers, including Alimah Sobia Hasan and Shaikh Moiz Hasan. She has been teaching Arabic subjects in the same institute since then. Her topics of interest include Arabic grammar and morphology. She is married and lives in Karachi, Pakistan with her three children.
Ustadha Aqsa Arain currently resides in Virginia, USA, with her husband. She holds bachelor’s degrees in Economics and International Studies from American University in Washington, D.C. She also pursued further studies abroad at the Jordan Institute of Diplomacy and SOAS University of London.
Her journey toward sacred knowledge led her to Maryam Institute, where she recently completed the rigorous Alimiyyah Degree Program. She now serves as an instructor at Maryam Institute, teaching both introductory and advanced courses.
Ustadha Aqsa is also actively involved in serving women in her local community through teaching, mentorship, and educational initiatives.
Alimah Muzna Sheikh resides in the UK with her family. She completed her Bachelors from Karachi University and also holds a BSc (Honours) from the Open University, UK.
Her journey towards sacred knowledge led her to Maryam Institute, where she recently completed the Alimiyyah Degree Program. Her passion for education is complemented by over ten years of experience as a teaching assistant and teacher in British schools. She currently teaches Qur’an and Hadith to women in her local community.
Ustadha Umme Asma resides in Dewsbury, UK. She completed the Alimiyyah Degree Program at Maryam Institute, combining her formal academic training with a deep commitment to the study of the sacred sciences.
She holds a BSc in Mathematics and Education from the University of Leeds and has been serving in the educational sector in the UK for over fifteen years. Through her experience in both secular and Islamic education, Ustadha Umme Asma is passionate about nurturing students and fostering a love for learning and personal growth.
Ustadha Bint-e-Khattam currently lives in Illinois, USA. She completed her Bachelors in Computer Science and later pursued her MBA in Human Resources. She recently graduated from the Alimiyyah Degree Program from Maryam Institute and has been serving the Institute as an Instructor for various courses.
Ustadha Maria Armaghan currently resides in Melbourne, Australia. She completed the Alimiyyah Degree Program at Maryam Institute, where she developed a strong foundation in the sacred Islamic sciences.
In addition to her Islamic studies, she holds a BS in Accounting and Finance as well as an MS in Project Management. For the past several years, she has been actively serving her local community by conducting Tafsir halaqahs and facilitating opportunities for women to deepen their understanding of the Qur’an.
Through her teaching and community engagement, Ustadha Maria is committed to fostering a meaningful connection with the Qur’an and inspiring a lifelong pursuit of sacred knowledge.