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The Quran: An Explanation of All Things
The Quran: An Explanation of All Things
تِبْيَانًا لِكُلِّ شَيْءٍ
Returning to the Qur'an — not just as words we recite, but as a guide to live by. Through reflection, learning, and shared experiences, we hope to create a space where the Qur'an softens our hearts, shapes our actions, and becomes part of who we are.
The Day
May 3rd, 2026 · 10:00AM – 9PM — A full-day immersive experience designed to reconnect you with the Qur'an through knowledge, reflection, and community.
📅Schedule — May 3rd
The Speakers
World-class scholars bringing wisdom, clarity, and inspiration to our community.
Shaykh Adil Mannan
Graduate of the Islamic University of Madinah in Shariah, specializing in Fiqh and Usool al-Fiqh, with an Ijazah Aammah through the circle of Shaykh Dr. Mustafa Makhdoom. Has served the GTA for over a decade through youth mentorship, family counselling, and Qur'anic education.
Shaykh Ammar Jakda
Quran Sciences & TheologyCambridge-born hafidh who studied at Jamiatul Ilm Wal Huda (UK), graduated from Nadwatul Ulama in Lucknow, and later specialized in Islamic theology in Istanbul. Currently teaches at Tamhid Institute and Wijhah Initiative.
Dr. Amjad Qourshah
Tafseer & Comparative ReligionHolds a PhD in Comparative Religious Studies from the University of Birmingham and degrees in Tafseer and Usool al-Fiqh from the University of Jordan. A globally recognized lecturer who has spoken in over 200 cities; currently Resident Scholar at Dar Foundation in Oakville.
Dr. Ali Al-Halawani
Quranic LinguisticsHolds a PhD in English Linguistics from Al-Azhar University, specializing in Qur'anic semantics and religious translation. Content Production Manager at MAC; has authored three books and translated sixteen, bridging Islamic scholarship with modern linguistics.
Shaykh Muhammad Zahid Abu Ghudda
Fiqh, Hadith & AkhlaqEldest son of the late Shaykh 'Abd al-Fattāḥ Abu Ghudda, under whom he studied the Islamic sciences extensively. A frequent GTA khateeb lecturing on Fiqh, Hadith, Akhlaq, and Qur'anic sciences; also holds an MBA from the University of Toronto.
Ustadh Syed Hassan
Exegesis & Hanafi FiqhStudied at Cambridge Islamic College under Shaykh Muhammad Akram Nadwi, specializing in exegesis and Hanafi Fiqh, after studying Mathematics at the University of Waterloo. Serves as Vice-Principal at AlHuda Secondary School and has been active in the GTA community since 2012.
Dr. Abdalla Idris Ali
Tafsir & Islamic EducationHolds a PhD in International Relations from the University of Toronto and studied Tafsīr and Sharīʿah in Sudan. Founded the first full-time Islamic school in North America and currently serves as Senior Community and Religious Advisor at ISNA Canada.
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