ILMFEST is our grand yearly festival of knowledge, an unforgettable event as attested to by thousands of you last year!
For those who might be thinking “it’s just another conference”, think again! This is not your normal run-of-the-mill Islamic gathering – rather, IlmFest is a unique blend of those special ingredients that only AlMaghrib can pull off, whether it’s our relevant cutting-edge keynote lectures, or the live performances with a difference, or the engaging chai-chats, or the probing interviews, or the talent show sessions, or the eclectic mix of stalls, and much more! IlmFest truly has something for everyone!
Share the news with everyone you know because they’ll be talking about it for months afterwards, so just make sure you can say that you were there. IlmFest truly is an incredible experience that will leave all of its attendees yearning for more!
A place for the community to come together
A place to find and discover local muslim businesses.
A gathering with the most renowned scholars.
A day filled with memorable reminders.
Your favourite speakers will be tackling issues of the everyday, going back to the basic truths of Islam, the Golden Principles, covering them in a spiritual, simplified, and uplifting approach. You will leave with a greater sense of appreciation for the depth & preservation of Islamic metholodiges, thinking more critically about the application of Islam in our everyday lives.
Topics that will be covered include…
He grew up in the down-town Toronto area and was heavily involved in the street life while attending Oakwood Collegiate Institute. He graduated at the top of his class and was named Valedictorian before enrolling in Ryerson University and graduating from the Radio and Television Arts program in 2011.
Shaykh Yahya started his knowledge journey with the memorisation of Qur’ān in his teens and then pursued his studies in exegesis, jurisprudence and hadith with scholars from the Hijaz, and in Egypt as well.
As a proud Canadian yet happy Aussie, he travels the world regularly from his base in Perth, enriching the lives of thousands with his wise and balanced commentary on matters that are most important to Muslims in our time. His initiatives in Australia include diversity training, cultural sensitivity programs, educational lectures and media presentations. His expertise is sought by schools, universities and a wide range of government & non-government organisations.
By traveling worldwide, Imam Wisam has had the unique opportunity to teach over 25,000 students globally, both in person and online. Driven by the single vision to bring the Book and Message of Allah to people around the world, Imam Wisam transformed the field of Tajwid and Recitation to easily digestible concepts for every man, woman, and child.
Imam Wisam began his Islamic education at the Institute of Islamic Education (IIE) in Elgin, Illinois. He then continued at the Quran Academy in Lahore, Pakistan, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Arabic grammar and a minor in Arabic literature. He has studied under scholars in Makkah and in Egypt. Imam Wisam is also a certified radiology technician. He has also completed his ijazah in Ashara Qiraat (the study of the varying recitations of the Quran).
Ustadha Taimiyyah studied under her parents and scholars, Dr. Idrees Zubair and Dr. Farhat Hashmi (founders of Al Huda International). She has been a student and teacher, at Al Huda Institute, of various Islamic Sciences including Arabic Grammar, Hadith and Fiqh.
Currently, Ustadha Taimiyyah is completing her Humanities degree with a President’s Entrance Scholarship at the University of Waterloo.
We are honoured to have Ustadha Taimiyyah as the second female instructor at AlMaghrib Institute.
Born and bred in Birmingham, UK, he is well known in his community as the young Qari who memorised the Qur'an at the tender age of 13 and delivered regular circles of knowledge in Birmingham.
In 2000, he gained a scholarship to enter the Islamic University of Madinah. After completing his Arabic diploma, he graduated from the Faculty of Shari'ah in 2006 with honours. He obtained ijazah in the Qur'an, and studied under a number of well known scholars, such as Sh. Abdul Muhsin al-Abbad and Sh. Muhammad ibn Muhammad Mukhtar al-Shinqiti. Shaykh Ahsan also completed his PhD in Islamic Law from the University of Birmingham.
Known for his unique Britishness, and love for sweet things, he’s also the Imam at Green Lane Masjid.
Majed is a shining example for students seeking growth and development within Islamic Studies. He’s the first graduate of AlMaghrib Institute to become one of its instructors, performing exceptionally in over 50 seminars including theology, Islamic jurisprudence, and Quranic Sciences. As Majed travels worldwide lecturing about different aspects of Islam, he works full-time as a mechanical engineer.
He has completed Bachelor’s degree in Islamic Jurisprudence & Legal Theory from Al-Madinah International University. He also has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Windsor and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Wayne State University.
Born and bred in Birmingham, UK, he is well known in his community as the young Qari who memorised the Qur'an at the tender age of 13 and delivered regular circles of knowledge in Birmingham.
In 2000, he gained a scholarship to enter the Islamic University of Madinah. After completing his Arabic diploma, he graduated from the Faculty of Shari'ah in 2006 with honours. He obtained ijazah in the Qur'an, and studied under a number of well known scholars, such as Sh. Abdul Muhsin al-Abbad and Sh. Muhammad ibn Muhammad Mukhtar al-Shinqiti. Shaykh Ahsan also completed his PhD in Islamic Law from the University of Birmingham.
Known for his unique Britishness, and love for sweet things, he’s also the Imam at Green Lane Masjid.
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The theme for this Ilmfest is the five principles of Islamic law. The first one being, that matters should be considered in light of the intention behind it. Should an action of a person be judged by what their objective is? In this lecture, Sh. Majed Mahmoud will discuss this first maxim, relating it to today’s perspective and bringing examples from the past.
When should doubt determine our actions? How can we be certain of something without succumbing to doubt? Can we make decisions based on an uncertainty? In this lecture, Sh. Ammar Alshukry discusses the principle of certainty not being overruled by doubt.
Allah SWT intends ease for us, not hardship. Islam was made easy for us to practice. What is the wisdom behind hardship? Do we bring hardship upon ourselves? Ust. Taimiyyah Zubair discusses the third principle on achieving ease and not imposing hardship.
Islam forbids harm, whether it is taking part in that which causes harm, or being the source of harm. How can we decrease harm in the world against people, animals, and even the environment? What are harmful things we need to avoid doing, or taking part in? Sh. Suleiman Hani discusses this in detail.
Muslims around the world each have cultural values and customs significant to where they are from. Living in Western society, there are many cultural norms that we have adopted as our own. Where do we draw the line? Are we allowed to take from the customs of our country’s or family’s culture?
The Quran and Sunnah aren’t things that you can take lightly when it comes to fully understanding their true meanings and lessons. There are certain rules and maxims needed in order to comprehend both Qur’an and Sunnah. What are those rules? Sh. Waleed Basyouni will be discussing the maxims of comprehending the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of the Prophet (saw).
It’s the start of a new decade. 2020. What if this year, you fell in love with your own voice? What if this is the year in which your own reading, reciting and reflection of Quran made you happy? What if this year, you experience a real quran revolution? Imam Wisam Sharieff discusses how we can reconnect with the book of Allah and make it an important and consistent part of our lives.
