None of us is as strong as all of us
Since its inception in the basements of Scarborough, Ontario, the backbone of the IIT has always been its dedicated volunteers, and committed and concerned scholars and teachers, and the loyalty of its community.
Access to authentic Islamic knowledge has never been easier
You can learn Islam at the foot of the scholar from our esteemed resident scholars and teachers who teach not only in classroom settings but also by exemplifying their teachings through their character.
Scholars
Shaikh Ahmad Kutty
Resident Scholar
Shaikh Ahmad Kutty was educated in the traditional Islamic Sciences at Islamiyya College, Kerala, and at the Islamic University of Madina Munawwarah. He received his ijazahs (licences/designations) as an ‘a’lim and
Shaikh Abdool Hamid
Resident Scholar
Shaikh Abdool Hamid has a B.A. in Islamic Studies from the Islamic University of Madinah, specializing in Hadith Studies. Born in Guyana, South America, Graduated from Madina University; specialized in
Shaikh Abdullah Hakim Quick
Resident Scholar
Dr Abdullah Hakim Quick is a historian, social activist and religious leader of African and Native American descent. He has travelled to over 58 countries doing research and delivering lectures
Shaikh Musleh Khan
Resident Scholar
Shaikh Musleh Khan was born in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. He was raised and is currently residing in Toronto, Canada. At college he studied computer programming and then went to work
Shaikh Mamoun Hassan
Resident Scholar
Born in Sudan, Shaikh Mamoun Hassan is a filmmaker, a scholar, a speaker, and a khateeb. For over 20 years he has been delivering khutbahs and reaching Islam across North
Recitation of the Qur'an that comforts brings tranquility
Our reciters of the Qur’an are exceptionally talented and well trained in the advanced rules of tajweed. Along with their gifted voices and articulate pronunciation, they deliver Qur’anic recitation that reaches the soul.
Reciters
Qari Ridwan Jahedar
Reciter
Qari Ridwan Jahedar hails from a respectable family of Qur’an reciters and teachers in Libya. His father, Ali Salem Jahedar ensured that his many sons memorized the Qur’an and perfected
Qari Salem Jahedar
Reciter
Qari Salem Jahedar hails from a respectable family of Qur’an reciters and teachers in Libya. His father, Ali Salem Jahedar ensured that his many sons memorized the Qur’an and perfected
Qari Abdul Fattah Jahedar
Reciter
Qari Abdul Fatah Jahedar has a Bachelors of Law from Tripoli University and an Ijazah in The Memorization and Recitation of Qur’an from the Awqaf Ministry in Libya. He is
Exceptional leadership through service and by example
The IIT Board of Directors is an elected body that governs and oversees the operations at the IIT.
Board of directors
We are just people, striving to make a difference in our community
Groups
Every person is valued at the IIT and each one’s contribution is appreciated. The IIT is organized into multiple functional units, each of which are listed below for your reference.
| Group | Lead | |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Board | Irfan Khan | iitboard@islam.ca |
| Technology and Administrative | Elias Karamitsos | tag@islam.ca |
| IIT Academy | Nasreen Khan | secretary@iitacademy.ca |