Our teachers
Our teachers pair deep, classical training in the Islamic sciences with real experience of life in the West. They are ʿĀlimiyyah graduates and ḥuffāẓ, but also an engineer, a philosophy graduate, an educator, and a mother and grandmother — so the knowledge reaches you grounded, relevant, and clear.
Ustādha Anjuman
Head of Qur'ānic Literacy & Sacred Steps (Sisters)
Ustādha Anjuman leads our Qur'ānic Literacy and Sacred Steps programs for sisters. A mother of over twenty years and a grandmother, she brings both scholarship and lived experience to her teaching. She is a graduate of the ʿĀlimiyyah program and holds an MBA, combining a deep grounding in the Islamic sciences with professional expertise. For many years she has taught the advanced Islamic sciences across the Greater Toronto Area, helping students build a firm foundation in the Qur'ān, Ḥadīth, and the Islamic intellectual tradition. Her teaching blends scholarship, practical insight, and real-life experience, making her a trusted guide in matters of faith, family, and personal growth.
Ustādha Saadia
Head of Fiqh Department (Sisters)
Ustādha Saadia leads the Fiqh department for sisters. An ʿĀlimiyyah graduate with a strong foundation in Islamic scholarship, she has a gift for teaching Fiqh in ways that are practical for today's students. Alongside her Islamic studies, she is pursuing a Master's in Applied Behaviour Analysis and has specialised experience teaching children with autism — giving her a rare ability to make learning accessible, engaging, and supportive for students of all backgrounds. Known for her warmth and welcoming manner, she serves as both teacher and mentor, helping students strengthen their understanding of Islam, grow spiritually, and apply what they learn with confidence.
Shaykh Shadman Siddiqui
Head of Fiqh Department (Brothers)
Shaykh Shadman leads the Fiqh department for brothers. An ʿĀlimiyyah graduate and Ḥāfiẓ of the Qur'ān, he is dedicated to making the study of Fiqh both accessible and meaningful. As an engineer with a background in Computer Science, he brings a perspective that bridges faith and technology; his problem-solving mind helps students see the wisdom behind Islamic rulings and connect them to the challenges of modern life. What students love most is his sense of humour — he keeps the classroom lively while still diving deep into serious topics. That balance of knowledge, relatability, and lightheartedness makes him a teacher and mentor students genuinely enjoy learning from.
Shaykh Umar Goolab
Founder, Teacher of ʿAqīdah, Tafsīr, Ḥadīth & Islamic Apologetics
Shaykh Umar teaches Ḥifẓ, ʿAqīdah, Tafsīr, Ḥadīth, Islamic Apologetics, and Islamic History. An ʿĀlimiyyah graduate and Ḥāfiẓ of the Qur'ān, he combines classical Islamic training with modern academic study. As a Philosophy graduate of the University of Toronto, he brings the tools of critical thinking and logic to the classroom, helping students address difficult questions, strengthen their beliefs, and engage the world around them with confidence. Known for his thought-provoking style, he makes deep subjects like Qur'ānic exegesis, history, and apologetics both engaging and relevant. His classes challenge students to think, stay curious, and grow — intellectually and spiritually.
Ustādha Anjuman
Head of Qur'ānic Literacy & Sacred Steps (Sisters)
Ustādha Anjuman leads our Qur'ānic Literacy and Sacred Steps programs for sisters. A mother of over twenty years and a grandmother, she brings both scholarship and lived experience to her teaching. She is a graduate of the ʿĀlimiyyah program and holds an MBA, combining a deep grounding in the Islamic sciences with professional expertise. For many years she has taught the advanced Islamic sciences across the Greater Toronto Area, helping students build a firm foundation in the Qur'ān, Ḥadīth, and the Islamic intellectual tradition. Her teaching blends scholarship, practical insight, and real-life experience, making her a trusted guide in matters of faith, family, and personal growth.
Ustādha Saadia
Head of Fiqh Department (Sisters)
Ustādha Saadia leads the Fiqh department for sisters. An ʿĀlimiyyah graduate with a strong foundation in Islamic scholarship, she has a gift for teaching Fiqh in ways that are practical for today's students. Alongside her Islamic studies, she is pursuing a Master's in Applied Behaviour Analysis and has specialised experience teaching children with autism — giving her a rare ability to make learning accessible, engaging, and supportive for students of all backgrounds. Known for her warmth and welcoming manner, she serves as both teacher and mentor, helping students strengthen their understanding of Islam, grow spiritually, and apply what they learn with confidence.
Shaykh Shadman Siddiqui
Head of Fiqh Department (Brothers)
Shaykh Shadman leads the Fiqh department for brothers. An ʿĀlimiyyah graduate and Ḥāfiẓ of the Qur'ān, he is dedicated to making the study of Fiqh both accessible and meaningful. As an engineer with a background in Computer Science, he brings a perspective that bridges faith and technology; his problem-solving mind helps students see the wisdom behind Islamic rulings and connect them to the challenges of modern life. What students love most is his sense of humour — he keeps the classroom lively while still diving deep into serious topics. That balance of knowledge, relatability, and lightheartedness makes him a teacher and mentor students genuinely enjoy learning from.
Shaykh Umar Goolab
Founder, Teacher of ʿAqīdah, Tafsīr, Ḥadīth & Islamic Apologetics
Shaykh Umar teaches Ḥifẓ, ʿAqīdah, Tafsīr, Ḥadīth, Islamic Apologetics, and Islamic History. An ʿĀlimiyyah graduate and Ḥāfiẓ of the Qur'ān, he combines classical Islamic training with modern academic study. As a Philosophy graduate of the University of Toronto, he brings the tools of critical thinking and logic to the classroom, helping students address difficult questions, strengthen their beliefs, and engage the world around them with confidence. Known for his thought-provoking style, he makes deep subjects like Qur'ānic exegesis, history, and apologetics both engaging and relevant. His classes challenge students to think, stay curious, and grow — intellectually and spiritually.
Ustādha Anjuman
Head of Qur'ānic Literacy & Sacred Steps (Sisters)
Ustādha Anjuman leads our Qur'ānic Literacy and Sacred Steps programs for sisters. A mother of over twenty years and a grandmother, she brings both scholarship and lived experience to her teaching. She is a graduate of the ʿĀlimiyyah program and holds an MBA, combining a deep grounding in the Islamic sciences with professional expertise. For many years she has taught the advanced Islamic sciences across the Greater Toronto Area, helping students build a firm foundation in the Qur'ān, Ḥadīth, and the Islamic intellectual tradition. Her teaching blends scholarship, practical insight, and real-life experience, making her a trusted guide in matters of faith, family, and personal growth.
Ustādha Saadia
Head of Fiqh Department (Sisters)
Ustādha Saadia leads the Fiqh department for sisters. An ʿĀlimiyyah graduate with a strong foundation in Islamic scholarship, she has a gift for teaching Fiqh in ways that are practical for today's students. Alongside her Islamic studies, she is pursuing a Master's in Applied Behaviour Analysis and has specialised experience teaching children with autism — giving her a rare ability to make learning accessible, engaging, and supportive for students of all backgrounds. Known for her warmth and welcoming manner, she serves as both teacher and mentor, helping students strengthen their understanding of Islam, grow spiritually, and apply what they learn with confidence.
Shaykh Shadman Siddiqui
Head of Fiqh Department (Brothers)
Shaykh Shadman leads the Fiqh department for brothers. An ʿĀlimiyyah graduate and Ḥāfiẓ of the Qur'ān, he is dedicated to making the study of Fiqh both accessible and meaningful. As an engineer with a background in Computer Science, he brings a perspective that bridges faith and technology; his problem-solving mind helps students see the wisdom behind Islamic rulings and connect them to the challenges of modern life. What students love most is his sense of humour — he keeps the classroom lively while still diving deep into serious topics. That balance of knowledge, relatability, and lightheartedness makes him a teacher and mentor students genuinely enjoy learning from.
Shaykh Umar Goolab
Founder, Teacher of ʿAqīdah, Tafsīr, Ḥadīth & Islamic Apologetics
Shaykh Umar teaches Ḥifẓ, ʿAqīdah, Tafsīr, Ḥadīth, Islamic Apologetics, and Islamic History. An ʿĀlimiyyah graduate and Ḥāfiẓ of the Qur'ān, he combines classical Islamic training with modern academic study. As a Philosophy graduate of the University of Toronto, he brings the tools of critical thinking and logic to the classroom, helping students address difficult questions, strengthen their beliefs, and engage the world around them with confidence. Known for his thought-provoking style, he makes deep subjects like Qur'ānic exegesis, history, and apologetics both engaging and relevant. His classes challenge students to think, stay curious, and grow — intellectually and spiritually.
Learn with our teachers
Explore our programs and find the right starting point for your journey.
Learn with our teachers
Explore our programs and find the right starting point for your journey.
Learn with our teachers
Explore our programs and find the right starting point for your journey.