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Dr Mufti Menk
Zimbabwe
Dr Mufti Ismail Menk is a leading global Islamic scholar & motivational speaker born and raised in Zimbabwe. He studied Shariah in Madinah and holds a Doctorate of Social Guidance from Aldersgate University.
Sheikh Abdul Rashid Sufi
Qatar
A distinguished Somali-Qatari Imam, Quran reciter and Islamic scholar, Sheikh Abdul Rashid Ali Sufi is renowned for his mastery of the ten canonical Quranic recitations and his deeply moving recitation. He memorised the Quran at the age of ten under his father, Sheikh Ali Abdul Rahman Sufi, before specialising in Quranic sciences at Al-Azhar. Since moving to Qatar in 1991, he has served as an Imam and is recognised as one of the few reciters to have recorded the complete Quran in multiple narrations, inspiring millions worldwide.
Sheikh Omer Türkmen
Iraq
A distinguished Islamic scholar, Quran reciter, and academic from Bursa, Türkiye. Holding a PhD in Islamic Jurisprudence, he is recognised for his expertise in Hanafi Fiqh and mastery of the ten canonical Quranic recitations (Qira’at).
Known for his captivating recitations and deep scholarship, Sheikh Omer has inspired audiences worldwide through his teachings, Quranic recitation, and contributions to Islamic education. A frequent international guest, he has visited Australia on numerous occasions, participating in Ramadan programs and major community events.
Speaker Ieasha Prime
USA
An internationally recognized speaker, educator, and Islamic scholar, she founded the Yan Taru Project and is Resident Scholar and Curriculum Director at the Islamic Society of Baltimore.
A convert for over 20 years, she studied Islam in Egypt and Yemen, earning ijazāt. Known for her work in Islamic studies, leadership, spirituality, and empowerment, she is also a wife and mother of three
Nashid artist Mesut Kurtis
Macedonia
A Turkish-Macedonian nasheed artist from Skopje, known for his uplifting music and unique voice. Raised in a family of Islamic scholars, he draws from Arabic and Turkish musical traditions.
Singing in many languages, Mesut is a leading voice in Islamic music with albums like Beloved and Tabassam. He also supports humanitarian causes promoting faith and compassion globally.
Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim
Australia
Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim is a respected Islamic scholar and educator. He is Assistant Principal (Religious Education) at Al-Ameen College, Islamic Chaplain, university lecturer, and AlMaghrib Institute instructor.
He studied under top scholars in Egypt, Arabia, and Southeast Asia, holding authorisations in Hadith, Fiqh, and Qur’anic sciences. He is known for his engaging teaching and dedication to mentoring young Muslims.
Imam Hosam Helal
Canada
Imam Hosam Helal is a respected religious scholar and community leader based in Canada. He serves as an Imam and Religious Educator at the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), a Religious Ambassador for Human Concern International and a member of the Canadian Council of Imams.
Born in Assyut, Egypt, he memorised the Qur’an in his youth and holds multiple degrees in Arabic, Islamic Studies and Tafsir from Al-Azhar University and the University of Toronto – where he is now a PhD candidate researching evolutionary biology and Qur’anic interpretation. Fluent in English and Arabic, he is known across Canada and the U.S. for his Qur’an-centric lectures and his commitment to youth activism, interfaith work and community care.


