Meet OurFaculty

Learn from scholars who combine academic excellence with traditional Islamic knowledge

Core Faculty

Dr. Hassan Lachheb

Founder and President

Founder and president with a Ph.D. in Religious Studies.

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Ustadha Zaynab Ansari

Core Faculty & Women's Scholar-in-Residence

Instructor of Islamic law, Qur’anic sciences, and Arabic texts.

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Dr. Michael Dann

Faculty

Instructor of Arabic, Islamic sciences, and additional subjects.

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Ustadh Nadeem Siddiqi

Adjunct Faculty

Serves as adjunct faculty, Muslim chaplain, and local investor.

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Part-Time Faculty

Dr. Salmaan Toor

Director of Student Services and Mental Health Support

Clinical psychologist integrating Islamic spirituality and mental health.

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Dr. Khalid Shahu

Part-Time Faculty

Arabic linguistics expert, author, and community leader

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Partner Organizations

Muslim Community of Knoxville

Masjid

A vibrant community center serving the Muslim population of Knoxville and surrounding areas.

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Midad

Arabic Language Institute

Leading organization dedicated to Arabic studies, based in Turkey.

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Annoor Academy of Knoxville

Islamic School

Private Islamic school serving preschool through 8th grade.

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