Imam Abdallah Yousri, holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Islamic jurisprudence from Al-Azhar University and is currently pursuing a PhD in Islamic Finance. He serves as the CEO of Ummah Society, striving to make the Society a community hub that reflects the true image of Islam. Imam Yousri received The Lieutenant Governor’s Faith in Action Award in 2019, becoming the first Muslim to earn this honor for his leadership that extends beyond religious duties and for bringing communities together.
Dr. Mahmoud A. Omar is a respected contemporary Muslim scholar whose life has been devoted to the pursuit, preservation, and transmission of sacred knowledge. Formed within the classical Sunni scholarly tradition and grounded in recognized chains of learning (isnad), his teaching reflects clarity, precision, and deep reverence for the inherited sciences of Islam. At the same time, his warm demeanor and gentle humor create learning spaces that are welcoming, dignified, and rooted in care.
A graduate of the venerable Al-Azhar University, Dr. Omar specialized in Usul al-Din (Islamic Theology) and was appointed a Fatwa Board Member by the Al-Azhar Council in Al-Monofiya Province, Egypt. His scholarship encompasses Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, Qawaʿid Fiqhiyyah, Qur’anic sciences, Hadith, and Islamic finance, disciplines he studied through sustained engagement with teachers, texts, and authorized transmission.
Imam Mohammed Yaffa is a distinguished Islamic scholar and community leader who has dedicated over 24 years to serving the Halifax community. As a key figure in the Atlantic Muslim Resource Center (AMRC) and Ummah Society, he is leading strategic planning and development. Imam Yaffa is also a dedicated youth coach, counselor, and mentor, having worked extensively with university students and Muslim Student Associations (MSAs) in Halifax and beyond. Additionally, he offers mediation, arbitration, and counseling services to community members and he provides insightful trainings on Islam and Muslim cultures, addressing Islamophobia and leading impactful Dawa projects.
Imam Anass Ghalloun has been serving the community at Ummah Society for 10+ years. He provides counselling to community members, conducts marriages, works closely with new Muslims, and provides guidance on Islamic teachings and principles. Imam Anas has also been teaching Islamic Studies at Maritime Muslim Academy (MMA) working closely with our youth.
Sheikh Abdulrahman Dahy is the Manager of Religious Education Programs at Ummah Mosque and at Maritime Muslim Academy (MMA). He holds a Master’s degree in Islamic Studies from Beirut Islamic University and is currently completing his Ph.D. thesis at Zaytuna University. With over 12 years of experience as a youth program supervisor and counselor, Sheikh Abdelrahman has extensive experience in Islamic parenting and youth development. He also worked as a lecturer and instructor, providing training in various institutions and charitable organizations.