MCGP Scholars
Shaykh Ismael Essa
Interim Imam - Leading Prayers
Sh. Ismael has been teaching Qur'an to kids, youth and adults for over 20 years. He specializes in Qur’anic Sciences and the ten recitations. He is a graduate of Al-Azhar. He holds many Ijazaat with connected Sanad to the Prophet (pbuh) for both teaching and recitation of the Qur'an.
Shaykha Abeer Mahmoud Mohamed
Religious Scholar
Sh. Abeer is an avid Islamic scholar with a deep interest in Qur’anic studies. Her highest achievement is her attainment of Ijaazah in the Ten Qira’at of the Qur’an, certified by the Honorable Al-Azhar University.
MCGP Visiting Scholars
Imam Fode Drame
Imam Fode Drame is a prolific author, linguist, Quranic Exigist, teacher, father, international speaker, and at the forefront of a number of community initiatives. He established Zawiyah Foundation in Vancouver, BC, in 2005, a non-profit charity founded on his vision for humanity. Imam Fode's work -- whether through his foundation or his writings -- is particularly concerned with providing the building blocks for the construction of the human character, the foremost among the subject matters of the Glorious Quran.