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ICNA CANADA CONVENTION 2026From Knowledge to Action:In the Footsteps of The Prophet ﷺICNA CANADA CONVENTION 2026From Knowledge to Action:In the Footsteps of The Prophet ﷺICNA CANADA CONVENTION 2026From Knowledge to Action:In the Footsteps of The Prophet ﷺ
Speakers Lineup
The Sunnah Guy (Shoaib Hussain)
Islamic Content Creator & Motivational Speaker, UK
Islamic Content Creator & Motivational Speaker, UK
A UK-based Islamic content creator and motivational speaker with millions of followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Known for delivering Islamic teachings to young people in a relatable, modern format, he has produced Islamic short films (including one of the UK's first independently produced Islamic cinema releases) and speaks internationally at university Islamic societies and mosques on faith, relationships, and resilience
Dr. Nazir Khan
Associate Professor of Medical Imaging, McMaster University
Associate Professor of Medical Imaging, McMaster University
An Associate Professor of Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Neuroradiology) at McMaster University and Head of Neuroradiology at Hamilton Health Sciences. He completed his medical training at McMaster, residency at the University of Manitoba, and fellowship at the University of Calgary, holding board certifications in both Canada and the U.S. Alongside his medical career, he is also known for his work in Islamic studies and apologetics.
Navaid Aziz
Muslim Scholar & Subject Matter Expert on Radicalization
Muslim Scholar & Subject Matter Expert on Radicalization
A Canadian Muslim scholar and recognized subject matter expert on radicalization to violence, having spoken across five continents and more than 20 countries. He conducts workshops on sensitivity and diversity training for those who engage with Muslim communities, and advises courts, government, and law enforcement on Muslim extremism, its history, and community-based prevention and intervention.
Shaykh AbdulAziz Salar Rasoul
Imam, Educator & Community Leader
Imam, Educator & Community Leader
An Imam, educator, and community leader with over two decades of experience. He memorized the Qur'an in his youth and studied under his father before pursuing further Islamic studies through Mishkah University, alongside secular degrees in Electrical Engineering (Toronto Metropolitan University), Education (University of Toronto), and a Master of Education (Brock University). He served as Principal of ISNA High School from 2008-2023 and now serves as Director of Education and Co-Founder of Gen Academy, and Global Ambassador for Human Concern International.
Sohaib Abbasi
Nasheed Artist
Nasheed Artist
Muhammad Suhaib Abbasi is a nasheed artist from Ontario, Canada, known for his soulful voice and heartfelt performances. A student of the late Junaid Jamshed (رحمه الله), he recorded his album under his guidance and carries forward his teacher’s legacy through his work.
Suhaib has performed alongside world-renowned artists such as Junaid Jamshed, Mesut Kurtis, and Qari Saad Nomani to name a few. He is no stranger to ICNA events and has been part of various programs across GTA. His nasheeds blend sincerity, spirituality, and devotion, inspiring hearts and reviving the beauty of Islamic expression.
Sheikh Numan Attique
Imam; Director of Programming & Research, ICCM/ICNA
Imam; Director of Programming & Research, ICCM/ICNA
An Imam who memorized the Qur'an at age 13 and completed a five-year program in Dawah and Sharia in Riyadh, later specializing in Ilm Al-Aqeedah in Makkah while pursuing a Master's in Theological Studies at Huron College, Western University. He has served as Head Imam in Hamilton and Kitchener and remains active with Muslim Student Associations across the GTA. He currently serves as Director of Programming & Research at ICCM/ICNA.
Usama Labib
President, ICNA Canada
President, ICNA Canada
The current President of ICNA Canada. He previously served as ICNA Canada's Vice President and led the Central Tarbiyah Committee. He holds a Master's degree from the University of Arid Agriculture in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, and has been active in ICNA Canada's grassroots work since 2005, regularly leading Friday prayers at the Alfauz Centre in Scarborough.
Dr. Mohammad Iqbal Masood Nadvi
Islamic Scholar; Chair, Fiqh Majlis of Canada
Islamic Scholar; Chair, Fiqh Majlis of Canada
A widely respected Muslim scholar in Canada, among the few with the authority to issue Islamic legal rulings. He completed an alimiyyah degree in Lucknow, India, a License in Shari'ah from the Islamic University of Madinah, and a Master's and Ph.D. in Fiqh from Umm al-Qura University, Makkah. He is a former President of ICNA, Chair of the Canadian Council of Imams, and currently chairs the Fiqh Majlis of Canada and the Islamic Finance Advisory Board.
Amira Elghawaby
Journalist & Human Rights Advocate
Journalist & Human Rights Advocate
An Egyptian-born Canadian journalist and human rights advocate who served as Canada's first Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia (2023-2026), a role created in the wake of the London, Ontario attack on the Afzaal family. In the position, she advised the federal government on policy affecting Muslim communities and published the Canadian Guide to Understanding and Combatting Islamophobia. She previously worked as a journalist and was a founding board member of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network.
Saad Kazmi
National Leader (Ameer), ICNA
National Leader (Ameer), ICNA
A national leader (Ameer) within the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), active in ICNA's regional and national leadership alongside other Ameers and the national Sisters' President.
Zunera Ishaq
Advocate & Educator
Advocate & Educator
A Pakistani-born Canadian teacher who became a national figure after successfully challenging the federal government's ban on wearing a niqab during the citizenship oath. Her case went through the Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal, both of which ruled in her favour, and she took her citizenship oath wearing her niqab in October 2015.
Ginella Massa
Journalist & Broadcaster
Journalist & Broadcaster
An award-winning Canadian journalist and broadcaster, born in Panama, who made history in 2016 as the first hijab-wearing news anchor to helm a major newscast in North America. She went on to host "Canada Tonight with Ginella Massa" on CBC News Network and now runs her own media consulting firm, Massa Media.
Dr. Altaf Husain
Associate Professor, Howard University School of Social Work
Associate Professor, Howard University School of Social Work
An Associate Professor at the Howard University School of Social Work in Washington, D.C., whose research focuses on immigrant and refugee integration and Muslim youth mental health. He is a former two-term national president of the Muslim Students Association (MSA National), a Vice President of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), and a Vice President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research.
Sami Hamdi
Journalist, Political Commentator & Geopolitical Analyst
Journalist, Political Commentator & Geopolitical Analyst
A British journalist, political commentator, and risk-intelligence advisor specializing in Middle Eastern and North African geopolitics. He holds a Bachelor's and Master's in Law from SOAS University of London and serves as Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of The International Interest, a global risk and intelligence firm. He is a frequent commentator on Al Jazeera, BBC, Sky News, and TRT World.
Ust. Taimiyyah Zubair
Islamic Scholar
Islamic Scholar
Ustadha Taimiyyah Zubair is an established teacher with a focus on Quran. She is known for her translation and tafseer of the Quran. She has completed and taught a number of word-for-word translations and brief and detailed tafaseer. She has pursued intensive Islamic studies under the guidance of her parents and scholars, Dr. Idrees Zubair and Dr. Farhat Hashmi (founders of Al Huda International). Ustadha Taimiyyah is an instructor at Al Huda Institute and Al Maghrib Institute and can often be found teaching classes in the GTA and internationally.
