04/28/2026
๐ We are thrilled to announce our featured speakers for the week! ๐
As we get closer to the convention, get ready to be inspired by an incredible lineup of voices joining our community gathering.
๐๏ธ Shaun King โ Civil rights activist, journalist, and founder of the Grassroots Law Project recognized for his extensive organizing around systemic reform and global human rights.
๐๏ธ Ustadha Maryam Amir โ Creator of the Qariah app celebrating women's Quranic recitation, and a prominent educator holding a Master's in Education from UCLA.
๐๏ธ Imam Tahir Anwar โ Longtime Bay Area community leader, author, and respected faculty member teaching Islamic Law at Zaytuna College.
๐๏ธ Imam Khalid Griggs โ Imam of the Community Mosque of Winston-Salem and founding member of the ICNA Council for Social Justice with decades of foundational civil rights work.
๐๏ธ Dr. Ali Ataie โ Zaytuna College professor holding a Ph.D. in Islamic Biblical Hermeneutics who specializes in comparative theology, interfaith dialogue, and scriptural languages.
๐๏ธ Dr. Asif Hirani โ Resident scholar holding a Ph.D. in Tafsir from Al-Madinah International University, widely recognized for his detailed courses on Quranic exegesis and Seerah.