Our Team

Hasib Noor is the Founder & Director of The Legacy Institute. He is also among the founders of Faith. Global, which is a a global platform for creating faith-based community spaces that have sessions in London, New York City, Austin, San Diego, Ottawa, & expanding to other cities.

He hails from Afghan heritage, grew up in the US, & studied at the College of Islamic Law in the University of Madinah

His journey in seeking traditional knowledge started in the U.S. while in high school & college. He continued to pursue his studies in the City of The Prophet (peace be upon him) for 10 years under the tutelage of over 50 of the scholars in Madinah in the Islamic sciences with a focus in Fiqh (Jurisprudence), Usul and Ifta, Hadith, Quranic Sciences and Tafsir, Sirah (Prophetic Biography), and History. He studied as well the archaeological sites and historical landmarks that are related to the life events of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) and is part of organizations, historical societies, and institutes dedicated to the study, research, and preservation of the historical sites in the two sacred sanctuaries of Makkah & Madinah. He has a working relationship with the Center for Historical Studies of Madinah, and is part of Taybah Research, The Society of Archaeology and Historical Sites of Madinah.

With over a decade of experience in working with different organizations at the local, national, and international level, he has held positions as a board member of many organizations, mosuques as Imam. He dedicates his time in teaching, study, & research in Madinah where he currently resides with his wife.

Salman Nasir was born and raised in Mobile, AL in the United States, but hails from a Pakistani origin. Around the time he was finishing high school, he also began his personal studies of the Arabic language and the Islamic sciences. After obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in Economics from the University of South Alabama, he decided to go abroad to further his studies of Islam.

He enrolled in Umm al-Qura University in the holy city of Makkah, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Judicial Studies (Dirāsāt Qaḍā’īyyah). As this program focused primarily on Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh, he also pursued study of other sciences, particularly Hadith and Tafsir, outside the university.

His research interests include:
Qur’ānic Sciences, including: Qur’ānic preservation and transmission; Hadith Sciences; Uṣūl al-Tafsīr; Fiqh; Economic theory and Islamic Financial Law (فقه المعاملات المالية)

He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Fiqh at Umm al-Qura University, and resides in Makkah with his wife and five children.
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He has taught the following Legacy Academy courses:

Advanced Quran Study I: Introduction to Tafsir Literature
Advanced Quran Study II: Study of Tafsir Ibn 'Ashur

& has released a series on the following:

Introduction to Principles of Tafsir
Digital Resources for Tafsir Studies

Ismail Patel was born and raised in Dewsbury, Yorkshire (UK). He is of Gujarati descent. He completed his Tahfiz at the age of 13 and went to enrol at the the Institute of Islamic Education in Dewsbury. He studied the basics of Arabic and higher Islamic education there for six years but decided to leave for the Islamic University in Madinah. Ismail graduated from there in 2007, with BA Hons from the Faculty of Sharia. He went on to read comparative commercial law and Islamic succession law for a Masters at the University of London, which he completed in 2008.

Ismail has also authored a couple of books: on Arabic morphology, and a translation of the Hanafi law primer, the Mukhtasar of Al-Quduri. He plans to author on the areas of his research interest in the future. He has previously taught at both Ebrahim College and the Tayyibun Institute in East London, and has been invited to lecture on aspects of Islamic law in North America and Europe.

Ismail's research interests include the reconstruction of various aspects of advanced Islamic sciences, including Hanafi jurisprudence, Ijtihad & Taqlid, weak Hadith, intra-Muslim comparative theology, and the canonised Quranic recitations. He is also an avid reader on Islamic advanced learning pedagogies and the position of Muslims as minorities in the West.

Ismail continues to reside in Yorkshire, with his wife and four children. For the past decade, he has worked as a business consultant in the TMT industry.

Dirie Ahmed was born in Ottawa, Canada, raised in Hamilton, Ontario, and comes from Somali heritage. After moving to Toronto with his family at the age of 18 and starting University he decided to seek sacred Islamic knowledge and travelled to Yemen for a year. He then began his studies at Imām Muḥammad Bin Sa’ūd University in Riyadh and completed a diploma in Arabic Language, and another diploma in Arabic Language and Islamic Studies. Dirie is now in his final semester completing his Bachelors in Islamic Law (with a focus on Fiqh and Usūl Al-Fiqh).

While studying at the university, he supplemented studies with traditional classes with scholars in: Nahw, Sarf, Balāghah, Hadīth sciences, Shāfi’ī Fiqh, Usūl Al-Fiqh, Mantiq (logic), and the Islamic disciplines.

Dirie has been teaching Hadīth, Tafsīr, Tazkiyah, and Arabic to students in person and online for 3 years and translating Arabic texts for 5. He has an official certificate to teach Al Arabiyyatu Bayna Yadayk from the author of the series.

His research interests include: Arabic Grammar, Morphology, Tafsir, and Tazkiyah.

Uwais Namazi was born and raised in Blackburn, Lancashire, England. He completed his ʿĀlim and Faḍīlah programs at Dār al-ʿUlūm Nadwah al-ʿUlamāʾ in Lucknow in 2004 and 2006, respectively.

In 2008, Uwais completed his Master’s degree at the University of London School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). Uwais went on to work as a publishing assistant for the Islamic Texts Society in Cambridge and provided editorial and translation services to several publishing houses.

During 2011-2015, he taught Arabic and Islamic sciences in London at the Ebrahim College, Hafs Academy and Jibril Institute. Thereafter, he returned to Blackburn and is currently dividing his professional time teaching Arabic at a secondary school and the Nizāmī Institute. Uwais is a doctoral candidate and does research at Royal Holloway.

Moulay Abdallah was born and raised in the Netherlands, but hails from a Moroccan-Arabic origin. Since early youth he was taught Qur'an and Arabic and in his teens studied Islamic subjects at different mosque schools and institutes. At age 17 he went to his native country for more intensive study of Qur'an and the Islamic sciences. In the Netherlands he enrolled in an university of applied sciences to obtain a diploma in teaching Islam. He then completed a Bachelors in History at the University of Amsterdam and Religious Studies (BA, MA) at the VU University of Amsterdam, obtaining degrees in the History of Islam, Islamic education and (Muslim) spiritual care (with honors).

He is currently pusuing an MA study of Orthopedagogy with specialty in Behavioral Disorders at the University of Applied Sciences in Holland.
His specializations include Theology, Heterodoxy and Heresiology, Islamic History, and Hadith. He has also acquired practical knowledge of Islamic education (primary and college levels) and spiritual care in (forensic) menthal health care. Currently he teaches Islam at an Islamic primary school and coordinates the Islam education programs of several schools. He teaches and researches also for the Institute of Islam Studies, developing and giving BA level courses to Muslims and non-Muslims on a variety of topics.

His research interests include: Islamic Theology, Early Hadith Literature, Sira (Prophetic Biography), Qur'anic manuscripts, Biblical Textual Criticism, Islamic Psychology and Education.

Moulay Abdallah resides in the Netherlands with his family.

Saif al-Hadi was born in Jubail, a small industrial city on the east coast of Saudi Arabia, where he began memorizing the Quran and learning elementary Arabic and Islamic studies at a young age. After completing high school, he moved to India for further studies, graduating in computer science and engineering from the prestigious Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DAIICT) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, and obtaining a master's in mass communication studies from Aligarh Muslim University.

In between his secular studies, he took time out to formally study for an Alim certificate at Islami Academy in New Delhi, while continuing private studies with teachers in Saudi Arabia and India.

He currently leads research literacy and behavior change programs for the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative in India, and teaches Islamic studies part-time at Islami Academy and Ma'had al-Taqwa in New Delhi.

His research interests include Hadith and comparative historiography, Muslim intellectual history during the medieval and early modern periods, Tasawwuf and reform, and Hanbali Fiqh and Usul.

Dr. Saleh-Mohd has always been fascinated by the human mind. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida State University, a Master’s degree in General Psychology from the University of West Florida, a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the Florida School of Professional Psychology, and she earned her doctorate (Psy.D.) from the Florida School of Professional Psychology in 2007. She is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been in private practice in Florida for about 15 years and treats children, adolescents and adults. She is proficient in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions. She works closely with psychiatrists to provide comprehensive care for patients. Her practice is focused on the delivery of therapy as well as psychological testing to diagnose various conditions ranging from intellectual disabilities, learning disorders, emotional disorders, and personality disorders. Treatment is delivered through individual, family, and a marital format.

Dr. Saleh-Mohd has teaching experience and worked with different age groups. She also worked with educators and provided training. Throughout the years, she provided various workshops and seminars to the local community as well as in other areas.

Dr. Saleh-Mohd has been married for 25 years. She is the proud mother of three wonderful children.

Nadia Bazzy holds a doctorate from New York University and a M.A. in Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding from Eastern Mennonite University with a concentration in psycho-social recovery. Dr Bazzy is also a fully licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has had a private practice, Family and Couple Therapy Center for over a decade. Dr Bazzy has lectured nationally for over 15 years and areas of speciality are: peacebuilding, trauma healing, and affair recovery.

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Ala Naaman is a licenced clinical social worker that practices with the Muslim community in San Diego since 2015. She obtained her MSW from San Diego State University in 2008.
Currently, she works full time as a school social worker in the public school setting and part time doing therapy with adults, teens and youth. She loves advocating for Muslim mental health and breaking down misconceptions that surround it. She has presented workshops on youth and family issues, bridging spiritual and cultural divides, marriage and premarital guidance, and maintaining peaceful families and stopping abuse in our community. She's also led groups for Muslim teen girls and children of divorce. Ala is married and loves spending time with her 8 year old son, Yahya. Ala is also part of the Khalil Center Los Angeles team, serving as a therapy supervisor.

Sarah Hussein graduated with a Master of Arts Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University in Canada. She is a Registered Psychotherapist. Sarah is fluent in both English and Arabic.
Sarah uses a person-centred and solution-focused approach in therapy. She employs Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Holistic and Spiritual Counselling, Islamic and Religious Counselling, Positive Psychology, and Mindfulness-based Interventions and techniques among other approaches. She strives to offer her clients an open, safe, comfortable, and empathetic space in order to work together towards achieving positive outcomes and reach desired goals.
She also has a rich background in Mental health and Community Services and has experience working with those experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, interpersonal issues, self esteem, self confidence, settlement issues, identity crisis, and culture shock among other issues. She works as a Youth and Family Counsellor, with youth, parents and families as well as couples seeking support and strategies that offer solutions and positive change in relationships. Sarah is experienced with working with clients in crisis, suicidal ideation and other mental health disorders. She has experience over 7 years of working with first and second generation Canadians, newcomers, immigrants, refugees, and international students and workers.

Sarah is a compassionate therapist, dedicated to understanding her clients and supporting them towards achieving their desired goals. Her approach in therapy is very unique and implements transparency in the therapeutic relationship that engages clients in their course of treatment to ensure that they are benefiting, achieving goals, and making the most out of their support and journey of change.

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Aya Rasheed is licensed in the state of California as a Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT#117195). She has a Master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Alliant International University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. She is verified by Psychology Today, a member of the American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy (AAMFT), the California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT), and am currently on the Board of the Sacramento Valley California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (SVCAMFT).

By fate and opportunity in 2008, she dove into the mental health field leading adult groups focused on anger management, parenting and helping perpetrators of domestic violence, as well as youth groups for teens struggling with anger, truancy, and drugs. In 2010, she began work in a facility for children suffering with severe mental illness. In 2012, following her marriage, she moved to a new city and began working with adults and families facing major life transitions (e.g., coming back from the military to civilian life, overcoming addiction, and adapting to family life). Simultaneously, she built and directed a wrap-around program for young adults who aged out of foster homes. She has helped serviced, facilitated groups, and delivered workshops about relationships and marriage at universities and community centers across the West Coast.

Karam AlRamahi Graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology, as well as a Mental Health Counseling Certificate. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling intending to earn her LPC (Licensed Professional Counseling).

Karam currently works as a behavioral specialist. She works with all types of cases and across all hospital units with individuals who face eating disorders, addiction, trauma, OCD, depression, and/or anxiety, etc. Moreover, she has a background providing early intervention autism treatment; as well as worked in family counseling.

Across her psychological work she utilizes and applies different psychological approaches for example, Cognitive, Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

Karam is a dedicated and passionate individual who enjoys working as well as volunteering in the Mental Health field to help the people around her. Additionally, she has worked with all age groups, genders, and diverse backgrounds and she is trilingual, fluent in English, Arabic, and Russian.