The World
Is Coming
To Canada.

Yusuf Chambers

IERA - CO FOUNDER

Yusuf Chambers is one of the co-founders of iERA and is highly involved with leading Muslim organisations in the UK and internationally. He plays an active role at The City Retreat, supporting spiritual growth and personal development in urban communities. A revert to Islam, Yusuf is known for his dawah, media presence, and humanitarian outreach worldwide.

Ashraf Schneider

iERA Instructor

Ashraf Schneider is a former Christian religious activist who reverted to Islam in 2013. A graduate of Stellenbosch University, Ashraf majored in Psychology and Philosophy and considers himself a lifelong student of comparative religion. Currently, he works as an Operations Coordinator for iERA (Islamic Education and Research Academy), an NPO based out of the UK.

Mohamed Al jammali

Sheikh London Muslim Mosque

He Graduated with honors in the Bachelor of Theology program of the Al Asmaria University (Libya) ranking in third place, and a master in matters relevant to today’s Islamic concerns. He Memorized the holy Quran at the age of ten and has an Ijaza in the seven Qira’at (special certificate in Qur’anic modes of recitation. He taught and mentored students in reciting and memorizing the Holy Quran for over 35 years. He served as an Imam, Khateeb, and counselor for over 28 years, 18 years in Canada. He Acted as a Judge for many national and international Quran Recitation and Memorization Competitions in the Muslim World. The Imam has had training in both traditional and academic settings. He received an Ijaza in the study of Hadith and memorized the book of Imam Bukhari with a chain of 15 narrators to Bukhari. He gained a Bachelor's degree in Islamic Law as well as a Master's degree in Islamic Studies. He served the Muslim community in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Windsor, and now in London.

Mohamed Al-nabulsi

Sheikh

Alaa Elsayed

Shiekh

Shaykh Alaa Elsayed is a respected imam, Islamic educator, public speaker, and community leader. He has served as Director of Religious Affairs for the Islamic Centre of Canada–ISNA, Executive Director of the Canadian Islamic Congress, and Director of Public Relations for Mercy Mission World. He is also a tutor with AlKauthar Institute, teaching family-focused courses such as Home Sweet Home and Parenting Matters around the world.

Kamil Ahmed

Resident Imam & Religious Affairs Director at TIC

Shaykh Kamil Ahmad graduated from the Faculty of Shariʿah at the Islamic University of Madinah and holds a Master's degree in ʿAqidah and Contemporary Ideologies from Qassim University. His postgraduate research focused on the New Atheist movement and its impact on Muslim communities. He currently serves as the Resident Imam and Director of Religious Affairs at the Toronto Islamic Centre. He has been involved in Islamic education and daʿwah for over 15 years, teaching students locally and internationally.

Mohammed Madani

Imam at Windsor Mosque

Muhammed Al-Shaikh is an Imam at Windsor Mosque, Windsor Islamic Association, in Windsor, Canada. He was born and raised in Medina, Saudi Arabia. He memorised the Qur’an and learnt Islamic studies in the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina. He was awarded a Master’s Degree in Fiqh of Muslim Minorities by the International Islamic University of Minnesota. He is also the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Muslim Minorities Monitor, London, UK. He lives in Canada and has over a decade of experience in institutional Islamic work.

Amjad Qourshah

Sheikh Dar Foundation

Dr. Amjad Qourshah is an Associate Professor specializing in Comparative Religions and Christian-Muslim Relations. He previously lectured at the Faculty of Shari’ah at the University of Jordan and currently serves as a resident scholar, lecturer, trainer, and family spiritual issues consultant at Al-Dar Foundation in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.

Ustadh Ali Usman

iERA Canada Instructor

Ali Usman is a Canadian Islamic educator, da’ee, and CEO of iERA Canada, dedicated to sharing Islam with clarity and compassion. He has studied core Islamic disciplines ‘Aqeedah, Tawheed, Fiqh, Tafsir, and Seerah with some basic studies under students of knowledge in ‘Ilm al-Hadith. A strong advocate for authentic scholarship, he encourages both Muslims and non-Muslims to seek knowledge from qualified sources to prevent misunderstandings. Ali actively engages in dawah, outreach, and community education, delivering talks and programs to foster dialogue and a correct understanding of Islam.