LOCATION
One West Pratt Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
MEMORIAL DAY
WEEKEND
May 24 to May 26, 2025
Limited Time Offer:
Register now for 15% off!
One West Pratt Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
May 24 to May 26, 2025
Register now for 15% off!
We offer a variety of programs for every age group. Multiple sessions to choose from on a wide range of topics that correlate to the theme.
YM Conference is a gathering to reignite our faith and find inspiration while establishing brotherhood & sisterhood with others who share similar struggles.
MCNA (Muslim Childrwn of North America), YMj (YM juniors)
Challenge yourself amongst Muslims from all over the US in our biggest Quran Competition of the year.
MYDT (Muslim Youth Debate Tournament) is pleased to host a national parliamentary-style debate tournament for middle and high schoolers.
An exclusive matchmaking service program by ICNA.
Hack-a-thon, Tech Talks, Robotics & Virtual Reality
You won’t want to skip our indoor amusement park for some family packed fun.
Parent(s) can leave their child(ren) with our dedicated staff and enjoy the sessions throughout the day.
ICNACON 2024 is in partnership with The Malaikah Foundation to provide respite care for children with disabilities.
The Poetry Slam at ICNACON 2024 is an opportunity for 12 talented contenders to showcase their poetic skills and share their stories with the world.
We offer a variety of programs for every age group. Multiple sessions to choose from on a wide range of topics that correlate to the theme.
YM Conference is a gathering to reignite our faith and find inspiration while establishing brotherhood & sisterhood with others who share similar struggles.
MCNA (Muslim Childrwn of North America), YMj (YM juniors)
ICNA Sisters is committed to fulfilling the diverse needs of its community through educational initiatives, outreach programs, and initiatives aimed at promoting social well-being.
Challenge yourself amongst Muslims from all over the US in our biggest Quran Competition of the year.
MYDT (Muslim Youth Debate Tournament) is pleased to host a national parliamentary-style debate tournament for middle and high schoolers.
An exclusive matchmaking service program ICNA.
Hack-a-thon, Tech Talks, Robotics & Virtual Reality
You won’t want to skip our indoor amusement park for some family packed fun.
Parent(s) can leave their child(ren) with our dedicated staff and enjoy the sessions throughout the day.
ICNACON 2025 is in partnership with The Malaikah Foundation to provide respite care for children with disabilities.
The opinions expressed by the ICNA Convention speakers are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) or the Muslim American Society (MAS).
Dr Ayman Hammous, lives in Dallas, TX and married with five children. He holds a doctorate degree in Physical therapy from Stoney Brook University. He is the current Executive Director of MAS National.
He is currently the CEO of Helping Hand USA and the former President of ICNA. He's an engineer by profession, Javaid holds a Master's degree in electrical engineering.
As a resident of Lexington, KY he is a regular Khateeb in his area masaajid.
Sh. Abdool Rahman Khan is a graduate of the Islamic University faculty of Shari’ah (Islamic Jurisprudence).
He is currently the chairman of the Shari’ah Council of ICNA and a member of the Fiqh Council of North America.
He also is the Director of Programs in the Tarbiyah Department of ICNA.
Abu Zayd holds a degree in Islamic studies from the School of Islamic and Arabic Studies as well as traditional licenses (Ijazah) in the ten modes of Qurʼānic recitation, books of hadith, and many Islamic texts.
He has authored The Children's Bequest, a popular textbook on Tajweed that has been used to teach hundreds of students.
He currently teaches courses in Qurʾān and Ḥadīth via the Qur’an Literacy Institute in central NJ and is the director of religious programming at Masjid al-Wali in Edison, NJ.
He was a founding member of Young Muslims and a long-standing member of ICNA.
Imam Jawad Ahmed graduated from International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan with a Bachelors (with Honors) degree in Usool-uddin (Islamic sciences) with specialization in Tafseer and Hadith.
He received Arabic Language Certification and Teaching License for Islamic Studies & Arabic from Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
He graduated from University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA with a Bachelors of Science degree in Physical Sciences.
Currently he is Imam of Islamic Society of North Jersey in Budd Lake NJ. He is also Coordinator of 877-Why-Islam Dawah Hotline for last 15 years, managing team of 25 daees over phone 24/7 hotline.
Mr. Naeem Mohammad Baig is the former President of the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA).
Mr. Baig has served as the Executive Director for “ICNA Council For Social Justice” between 2009 - 2012, and as the Secretary General of the Islamic Circle of North America from 2000 to 2004, and later from 2006 to 2008.
He is a board member of Interfaith Workers Justice (IWJ). He is actively engaged in the interfaith work and is currently serving as the Moderator for Religions for Peace USA and co-chairs the Muslim-Christian Initiative.
He is also a co-coordinator of the Mid-Atlantic Catholic Muslim Dialogue.”
"Nahela Morales is a dedicated, passionate Mexican Muslim convert, humanitarian, award-winning activist, international public speaker, community organizer, and a mother of one.
She is the co-founder of Embrace, an initiative created for Reverts by Reverts. Their mission is to empower, integrate, and serve our Muslim convert community by providing social and educational space in which to encourage growth, shape Islamic identity, and equip them with the knowledge needed for their life journey. She currently serves as the Dallas Chapter lead and Marketing Director.
She has had the opportunity to speak in countries like Sweden, Columbia, Brazil, and her native Mexico. She has represented a variety of oppressed demographics through her years as an activist and humanitarian. Since 2019 she has served on the board of CAIR-Central North, whose mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims. Her dedication and discipline enable her to also mentor and serve on other boards throughout the country including ISPU, and World Hijab Foundation to name a couple. She is currently pursuing her Master's in Divinity at Bayan Islamic Graduate School accredited through Chicago Theological Seminary.
At the end of the day, Sister Nahela Morales is simply a servant of Allah."
Altaf Husain is a native of Cleveland, Ohio and lives currently in Northern Virginia with his wife and children. He serves as Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at Howard University in Washington DC.
His research interests include the mental health and integration of immigrant and refugee families, and especially Muslim adolescents, in the United States.
He serves as Vice President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and an advisory board member of the Peaceful Families Project -dedicated to the prevention of domestic violence.
He feels honored to have spoken at ICNA conventions since 1998.
Sh. Yaser Birjas is the Head of our Islamic Law and Theory Department. Often described as the fatherly figure by students, Shaykh Yaser exudes a calm, gentle, and caring demeanor that welcomes students to ask questions with awe and respect. Shaykh Yaser started his career in Electronic Engineering in the UAE, then in Madinah where he graduated as class Valedictorian with the highest honors from The Islamic University of Madinah’s College of Shariah (Fiqh and Usool) in 1996.
He learned from various highly respected scholars such as Shaikh Ash-Shanqitee and Shaikh Al-Uthaimeen (rahimahu Allah).
Dr. Suzy Ismail is the Founding Director of Cornerstone, a nonprofit, faith-based communication intervention organization with several locations around the world that focus on youth, family, marriage, identity, socioemotional wellness, and relationship rebuilding.
She is the author of many books including "Modern Muslim Marriage," "9 to 5," "When Muslim Marriage Fails," and several other works. She specializes in educating and empowering women, youth, and vulnerable populations by presenting a range of workshops, lectures, programs, diversity seminars, and corporate trainings both nationally and internationally.
As a Visiting Professor for over a decade in the Communication Departments of Rutgers University and DeVry University, Dr. Ismail has researched, written, and presented extensively on the intersectionality of education, faith, communication, and culture.
She has also served for many years as a student adviser, teacher, and board member of a local private school. Dr. Ismail has been interviewed on numerous media outlets and is often featured on talk shows, radio and television broadcasts and podcasts regarding her work. She has presented on the topics of marriage, family, parenting, identity, and teens at many public and private universities around the world such as Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, NYU and many more, as well as at the World Meeting of Families during Pope Francis’ first visit to the US. She has traveled to the border of Syria to work in refugee camps with women, families, and orphans and continues her work with resettlement and relief agencies providing integration intervention.
For many years, Dr. Ismail has served as an executive officer and director on several nonprofit boards, commissions, and organizations. Her humanitarian work has been recognized with numerous awards including the Ambassador for Peace Award and the Visionary Muslim Award. She holds an MA in Communication and in Human Services and a PhD in Family Studies & Intervention Strategies. Dr. Ismail currently resides in Princeton, New Jersey with her husband and three children.
Graduated from Al-Azhar University, with an Ijaza for Specialization in the Qur’anic Sciences and the ten recitations.
Many Ijazaat with connected Sanad - Chain of Knowledge - for reciting the Holy Qur’an and teaching it according to the narration of Hafs from `Asim and the authentic ten recitation styles.
Used to oversee and teach in several Qur’an programs in different Masjid and Islamic Centers in Egypt, UK and Ireland.
Leading Traweeh prayer at masjid Al-Birr, London UK for 7 years before coming to United states in 2012.
Work as a Director of Tarteel Academy at MCGP.
Graduated from Al-Azhar University, with an Ijaza for Specialization in the Qur’anic Sciences and the ten recitations.
Many Ijazaat with connected Sanad - Chain of Knowledge - for reciting the Holy Qur’an and teaching it according to the narration of Hafs from `Asim and the authentic ten recitation styles.
Used to oversee and teach in several Qur’an programs in different Masjid and Islamic Centers in Egypt, UK and Ireland.
Leading Traweeh prayer at masjid Al-Birr, London UK for 7 years before coming to United states in 2012.
Work as a Director of Tarteel Academy at MCGP.
Quickly becoming one of New York’s prominent Islamic figures, Sheikh Qari Nazrul Islam graduated as an Alim from Madrasah Taleemuddin of the Islamic University of Isipingo Beach, South Africa in 2012.
Sheikh Qari Nazrul Islam is expected to graduate as a Mufti from Darul Ilm, Birmingham, UK in the summer of 2023.
Shiekh Qari Nazrul Islam is also one of the most distinguished students of Qari Ismail Essack in Quran recitation.
Shiekh Qari Nazrul Islam has mastered the 7 and the 10 Qiraat of the Qur’an Al Kareem and has received multiple Ijazahs and Sanads.
Heavily involved in Dawah work and education, he has played a key role in starting multiple educational institutions and organizations.
He continues to serve the community as the Imam and resident scholar of Shelter Rock Islamic Center in Long Island, NY.