Scholars
New Shahahdah Teacher (Sisters)
USTAHDAH ANYA WALKER
Anaya Walker embraced Islam at the age of 18 and began a remarkable journey in pursuit of sacred knowledge. From Istanbul, where she studied Sira, the History of Prophets, Adab, and Quranic sciences, to the Madina Institute in Georgia, where she delved into Usul al-Fiqh, Hadith, and Aqidah, and finally Sudan, where she refined her Arabic, Anaya’s path reflects both devotion and discipline.
With a background in Psychology and now a Master’s candidate in Islamic Chaplaincy at Bayan Islamic Graduate School, she brings together intellectual rigor and deep spiritual care. Beyond the classroom, Anaya develops transformative spaces for women—offering courses that cultivate resilience, faith, and empowerment while guiding them through life’s most tender seasons.
Her voice weaves scholarship with compassion, tradition with vision. To encounter Anaya is to be reminded that faith can heal, uplift, and inspire whole communities.
New Shahadah Teacher (Brothers)
IMAM ABDUL AZEEZ
Imam Abdul Azeez is a distinguished Board Member of Shahadah Inc. and the Resident Imam of Al Masjidu Adam Community Life Center for Human Excellence in the Bronx, NY. A prominent figure in American Muslim leadership, he serves as the Amir of the Association of African American Muslim Imams (AAAMI) and is an Executive Board Member of the Community Wide Shura Conference (CWSC), where he also directs the National Leadership Advisory Council and the National Ambassador Program.
A prolific communicator and educator, Imam Abdul Azeez is the Founder and President of Ash Shifaa Inc., an AM360 talk show host, a Muslim chaplain, and the Editor-in-Chief of Our Narrative Publications. His literary contributions include the authorship of "Master Bilal." His commitment to social infrastructure is evident in his role as the founder of several organizations, including the Community Life Center for Human Excellence, the Pioneer Nation Network (PNN), the Youth Nation Network (YNN), and the Abdul Qadir Dixon Senior/Youth Center.
In the specialized field of Halal governance, he serves as the Founder, CEO, and Executive Director of Halal Inspections Training and Auditing for the Halal branch of Ash Shifaa Inc. His expertise is further recognized by the New York Department of Agriculture, where he serves as a certifying inspector and the North East Regional Supervisor for Halal, ensuring the highest standards of integrity for the community.
IMAM ABDUL RAHEEM
Tasawuff Education Director (Ghana)
Abdulai Abdul Rahim is a distinguished scholar, spiritual leader, and community mobilizer dedicated to the intersection of faith, service, and holistic development. A First Class Honors graduate in Religious Studies from the Islamic University College, Ghana (IUCG) he furthered his expertise in Arabic at the Ghana Institute of Languages to facilitate deep Islamic scholarship and religious dialogue. His vast linguistic range, covering nine languages including English, Arabic, Hausa, and Dagbani, allows him to serve as a vital bridge across cultural and social divides.
In his professional and leadership life, Abdulai serves as a Board Member of the Ghanaian Chapter of the Organization of Shahadah Inc. and has contributed significantly to the Ghana Police Service as an Assistant Imam and Research Personnel. His leadership extends to traditional and student governance, having served as the Mole-Dagbon Chief of IUCG and President of the Tijaniyya Muslim Students Association. Beyond his institutional roles, he is a dedicated humanitarian and healer, founding the De Mystic Lotus Foundation to provide holistic spiritual and herbal healing while supporting the Muslim Ummah. A firm believer in the dignity of labor, Abdulai also manages successful ventures in cattle farming and agriculture, embodying a unique balance between spiritual enlightenment and community transformation.