IANA Ohio Convention 2026

Scholars &
Speakers

We bring together some of the most impactful Islamic scholars, educators, and community leaders in North America — each bringing their unique voice, wisdom, and experience to our stage.

Sheikh Ukasha Kemeny
English

Sheikh Ukasha Kemeny

Founder, Al-Hirz Institute · Islamic Scholar & Qur'an Educator

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Sheikh Waleed Al-Maneese
QURAN JUDGE

Sheikh Waleed Al-Maneese

President, Islamic University of Minnesota · Islamic Scholar & Imam

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Ustadh Adam Al-Maghribi
English

Ustadh Adam Al-Maghribi

Islamic Educator & Speaker

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Dr. Sh. Mukhtar Haaji
Somali

Dr. Sh. Mukhtar Haaji

Islamic Scholar & Educator

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Sh. Yusuf Abdulle
SOMALI/ENGLISH

Sh. Yusuf Abdulle

Islamic Scholar & Speaker

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Cadar Mohamud
English

Cadar Mohamud

Speaker & Community Leader

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Faduma Warsame
English

Faduma Warsame

Speaker & Community Leader

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Dr. Ahmed Al-Yamani
English

Dr. Ahmed Al-Yamani

Islamic Scholar & Educator

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Sh. Abdirahman Yusuf
Somali

Sh. Abdirahman Yusuf

Islamic Scholar & Community Leader

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Sh. Abdullahi Bihi
English

Sh. Abdullahi Bihi

Islamic Scholar & Speaker

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Sh. Abdullahi Sancaani
Somali

Sh. Abdullahi Sancaani

Islamic Scholar

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Sh. Abu Usamah At-Thahabi
English

Sh. Abu Usamah At-Thahabi

Islamic Scholar & Da'ee

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Sh. Horsed Noah
Somali

Sh. Horsed Noah

Islamic Scholar & Community Leader

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Sh. Hassan Mohamed
English

Sh. Hassan Mohamed

Founder, Tanzil Institute

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Sh. Hassan Noor
English

Sh. Hassan Noor

Head of Knowledge Revival

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Sh. Abdirahman Yemani
English

Sh. Abdirahman Yemani

Islamic Scholar & Da'wah Caller

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Sh. Abdinasir Yusuf
QURAN JUDGE

Sh. Abdinasir Yusuf

Islamic Scholar & Community Leader

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Sh. Mustafa Jama Hassan
QURAN JUDGE

Sh. Mustafa Jama Hassan

Islamic Scholar & Educator

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Imaam Bashir Mahmoud
QURAN JUDGE

Imaam Bashir Mahmoud

Imam & Islamic Scholar

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Imaam Yahya Abdi Said
QURAN JUDGE

Imaam Yahya Abdi Said

Imam & Da'wah Caller

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AhmedulHadi Sharif
Somali

AhmedulHadi Sharif

Islamic Scholar & Speaker

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Dr. Abdinour Bashaash
Somali

Dr. Abdinour Bashaash

Islamic Scholar & Academic

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Dr. Khadar Cabdi Biixi
QURAN JUDGE

Dr. Khadar Cabdi Biixi

Islamic Scholar & Academic

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Mohamed Diini
Somali

Mohamed Diini

Islamic Speaker & Community Advocate

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Qaari Abdulqadir Gotale
QURAN JUDGE

Qaari Abdulqadir Gotale

Quran Reciter & Hafidh

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Qaari Feisal Amin
QURAN JUDGE

Qaari Feisal Amin

Quran Reciter & Hafidh

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Dr. Adam Hilow
English

Dr. Adam Hilow

Islamic Scholar & Academic

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Abdurrahman Wood
English

Abdurrahman Wood

Youth Director, Noor Islamic Cultural Center · Presenter, Yaqeen Institute

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More speakers being announced soon

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Our Sponsors

  • CAIR Ohio
  • Columbus Noor Academy
  • FLANC
  • GHEAD
  • Guidance Residential
  • HARO
  • Rahma Worldwide
  • Samrado
  • Towba Tours
  • UAC
  • Zenith Academy