Sheikh Omer Khurshid
Sheikh Omer Khurshid was raised in Toronto, Canada, where he began his spiritual journey by memorizing the Quran at the age of ten. This early commitment to the sacred text laid the foundation for his later academic pursuits. Motivated by a desire to deepen his knowledge, he enrolled in the ‘Ālimiyyah program at Jame Abu Bakr Siddique in Toronto, Canada. There, he engaged in a comprehensive study of Islamic sciences spanning 7 years. Upon completing the ‘Ālimiyyah program, the Sheikh embarked on a journey to Madinah, where he dedicated himself to the profound study of ‘Ulūm al-ḥadīth at the Islamic University of Madinah. After spending 6 years in the blessed city of Madinah, the Sheikh graduated from the Faculty of Ḥadīth, immersing himself in the intricacies of this vital discipline.
Islamic University Medina
Mufti Mohammad Daud Khurshid
Mufti Mohammad Daud Khurshid began his Islamic journey at a young age, completing his memorization of the Qur’an (Hifz) at Jamiah Islamiyah Abu Bakr in Scarborough. He continued his studies at the same institution, earning his prestigious Alimiyyah degree upon completing a 6-year course, where he delved deeply into the Arabic language (Nahw, Sarf, and Balaghah), Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh), Qur’anic exegesis (Tafsir), and the books of Hadith, amongst other Islamic sciences. Alongside his Alimiyyah studies, Mufti Mohammad Daud also obtained authorization (Ijazah) in the Ten Recitations (Qira’at) from the path of al-Shatibiyyah and al-Durrah.
Islamic University Medina