Advisors

  • Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda

    Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda is the Founder of Qalam and a faculty member at its seminary, teaching various Islamic sciences. Born in Dallas, he memorized the Qur’an in Karachi and later completed his ‘alim studies at Jamia Binoria, specializing in Fiqh and Tafsir. He also earned degrees in Arabic and Islamic Studies. He teaches the Seerah Intensive, leads Umrah groups, and hosts the Seerah Podcast. He lives in Dallas with his wife and three children.

  • Shaykh Yaseen Shaikh

    Shaykh Yaseen Shaikh, born in 1982 in London, received his Islamic education there, including Quran memorization, Alimiyyah studies, and an M.A. in Islamic Studies. He served as an Imam in London before moving to the U.S. in 2006, working in Dallas and later Baltimore in education, interfaith dialogue, and pastoral care. In 2018, he returned to the UK as an Imam and bereavement counselor at Gardens of Peace. He recently moved back to Baltimore with his family.

Instructors

  • Shaykh Mikaeel Smith

  • Emmett Marsh

    DESIGN DIRECTOR

  • Eleanor Parks

    SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR

  • Karl Holland

    SALES MANAGER