Sheikh Yaseen Palwala was born and raised in the suburbs of Montreal, Canada. Sheikh Yaseen embarked on his spiritual journey at the age of 12 in Toronto, Canada wherein he secured a bachelors in Islamic Sciences and a major in theology. Sheikh Yaseen spearheaded his passion in research which compelled him to dig deeper into the exegesis of the Holy Quran & specialized in the Tafseer of the Quran. Sheikh is the founder & principle of Al-Fatiha Institute & is serving as a Tafseer Instructor & part time Khateeb at IFS (Islamic Foundation South) In Villa Park Illinois, MSI & Masjid Al Huda (schaumburg, Illinois) . And in many other masjid in the the Chicago suburbs.

He is also fond of working with Umra & Hajj groups as a spiritual guide & Is also working with youth & Young adults counseling and organizing Youth seminars and events. Sheikh also travels to different parts of North America for Friday Sermons, fundraisers, lectures & seminars.

Aa’limah Ha’fizah Ruqayyah A. Ahmed (d/o – Moulana Aziz Ahmed Elgin Il) completed her bachelors/ masters (Aalimiyat) course from Jamiah Tul Muminaat branch of Nadwa Tul Uloom. Later completed her Hifz with her Mother (Marhoom). She is also involved in heading many circles of motivational, Ilmi (Fiq’hi & Taf’seer) Halaqaat In various suburbs of Chicago. She has a very unique and special method of teaching her students, by virtue of which she has produced 50 plus Haafizat. She has more than 15 years of experience MashaAllah And is a co-founder of Alfatiha institute.