Learn from authentic scholars with several years of teaching and mentoring experience
Shaykh Dr. Moiz Hasan
Shaykh Dr. Moiz Hasan has completed his Ph.D. in the History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Notre Dame (USA). He was born and raised in Karachi and received his schooling from the Karachi Grammar School. He graduated summa cum laude with a B.Sc. (Honors) from LUMS concentrating in Mathematics, Philosophy and Islamic Intellectual History. He completed his M.A. in the History of Science and Medicine from the University of Notre Dame (USA) and undertook post-graduate studies in Islamic Science and Philosophy from McGill University.
Shaykh Moiz studied the traditional Islamic sciences with renowned scholars (‘ulema) in Pakistan under the auspices of the Wifaq ul Madaris al-Arabiyya Pakistan. He undertook the rigorous eight-year traditional curriculum covering a range of disciplines including Arabic, Tafsir of the Qur’an, Hadith, Islamic beliefs (‘aqaid), Logic (mantiq), Law (fiqh) and Legal theory (usul al-fiqh), completing the Dars-e-Nizami curriculum and receiving the ‘Aalim degree.
Shaykh Dr. Moiz has been teaching classes in various Islamic disciplines for the past several years. He has delivered lectures and conducted seminars on Islam at masajid, universities and institutions of learning across the US and Pakistan. He recently moved to Karachi with his family where he continues to deliver talks and guide seekers on the path of drawing closer to Allah SWT. Together with his wife, he has established Maryam Institute, an educational institute for women which offers free on-site programs in Karachi and free online courses for women around the world.
Alimah Sobia Hasan
Co-Founder & Director
Alimah Sobia Hasan was born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan and received her B.Sc. with Honors in Economics and Social Sciences from the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). Thereafter, she taught Islamic Studies and worked as a research assistant, before moving to the U.S. where she undertook workshops on teacher training and educational leadership at the Kaneb Center for Teaching and Learning.
During the course of studies, she was inspired to seek sacred knowledge which took her to attend Mahad al-Khalil, one of Pakistan’s most renowned Islamic institutes. There she completed a four-year, formal study in Qur’an, Hadith, Arabic Grammar & Linguistics, Islamic Law & Legal Theory and Beliefs & Creed. She studied the authentic ahadith collection of the Sihah Sittah under eminent Islamic scholars, including the late Maulana Yahya Madani (rah). In 2009, she was formally awarded the ‘alimiyyah degree certifying her to teach the disciplines of Islamic learning.
Alimah Sobia has been teaching classes in various Islamic disciplines for the past 13 years. She has delivered lectures and conducted seminars on Islam at educational institutions, conferences and masajid across the U.S., Canada and Pakistan. Moreover, she has tutored and guided hundreds of women on the path of drawing closer to Allah SWT.
Alimah Sobia and her husband have also founded Maryam Institute, an educational institute for women dedicated to offering free, online and in-person authentic Islamic education. Based on her dual background in research and Islam, and her experience as a community mentor, she has designed several short courses offering Islamic knowledge on contemporary and lifestyle issues pertinent to women, and taught them to a wide audience at different venues. Her latest endeavors include her popular “Being Productive” training course on effective self-management in Islam, and “Love to Stay” workshop on healthy, romantic and meaningful marriage.
She divides her time between the U.S. and Pakistan, and regularly travels with her husband to deliver interactive and uplifting talks to women from all walks of life.
Alimah Samreen Ahmed
Ustadha Samreen 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
Hafizah Irfana Fatima resides in the western suburbs of Chicago, USA with her husband and children. She received her Bachelors in Laboratory Sciences from University of Illinois at Chicago. She works as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at a regional hospital. Hafizah Irfana Fatima completed memorization of the Holy Quran in 2011. Thereafter, she enrolled in the six-year Alimiyyah Course at Maryam Institute and completed her studies in 2019. She teaches Sarf, Mishkat and Hidayah Awwal at Maryam Institute. She has also taught Sarf and is currently teaching Qasas un Nabiyyeen in a local seminary in Chicago.
Alimah Farnaz Mariam
Alimah Farnaz has lived and served in the Seattle Muslim community, USA for the past 12 years. She is a Computer Science engineer and a senior instructor at Maryam Institute. She formally studied sacred Islamic sciences from Maryam Institute, completing a rigorous six-year curriculum covering classical texts in a range of disciplines including the sciences of the Arabic language, Tafsir of the Qur’an, Hadith, Aqeedah Fiqh, Usool ul Fiqh and Tajweed. She loves to work with women and children and conducts workshops and classes on various topics in her community. She loves to read and journal in her free time and enjoys meaningful conversations with her friends and family.
Alimah Maria Khan
Alimah Maria Khan has studied School Management and Islamic Counseling in the UAE and is a certified coach for Neuro Linguistic Programming. She completed her Alimiyya Degree from Maryam Institute and has been involved in teaching Qur’an and Arabic for over 13 years in the UAE and Canada. She has ijazah to teach from two different teachers in Sharjah, with a sanad for matan Al Jazariyyah in tajweed and a sanad for matan Al Ajrumiyyah in Arabic Grammar. She is a core member of the administrative team at Maryam Institute and teaches advanced fiqh and hadith classes. Sincere in her efforts, Alimah Maria uses her background and extensive experience to truly benefit her students. She currently resides in the UAE with her family.
Alimah Umme Yahya
Alimah Umme Yahya was raised in Chicago, Illinois. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Accounting and Management from University of Illinois at Chicago. In 2021, she completed the 6-year Alimiyyah degree at Maryam Institute. She is passionate about Arabic grammar and has taught at various levels both online and in her local community. She currently teaches intermediate hadith and advanced exegesis at Maryam Institute. She resides in a suburb of Chicago with her husband and three children.
Alimah Dr. Asifa Ahmed
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
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 Shaikh
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
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.