Our Leaders
Majmua
Amina Hashim
My name is Amina Hashim, an experienced educator with over a decade of teaching in Islamic schools. I hold a Masters degree in Education. I have dedicated my career to nurturing young hearts and minds, including teaching Islamic studies in Sunday schools.
Alhamdulillah, I have been blessed with the opportunity to perform multiple Umrahs and Hajj in 2025 blessed with experiences that have deeply shaped my spiritual journey and understanding of the history of the sacred lands.
With this foundation, I now guide small groups on their journey to Makkah and Madinah with care, structure and sincere spiritual preparation. I am committed to providing family-oriented Umrah experiences from the USA , offering trusted guidance, organized travel, and meaningful connection creating a peaceful and unforgettable journey for every pilgrim.
- Departure: September 13th
- Arrival: September 21st
Majmua
Dr Suzy Ismail
Dr. Suzy Ismail is the founder of Cornerstone, a nonprofit offering faith-based counseling and refugee integration support. She is a communication expert, international speaker, and author with a Ph.D. in Human Services. Her work focuses on strengthening families and communities through compassionate, culturally grounded interventions.
- Departure: September 13th
- Arrival: September 21st
Meet Your Expedition Leaders
Saadia Yunus
Saadia Z. Yunus is a licensed marriage and family therapist, EMDR certified trauma specialist, relationship and personal development coach, motivational speaker, and community leader. She earned her Masters degree in marriage and family therapy summa cum laude from Hofstra University in New York...
She has over 12 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Her passion is to empower others to move beyond what is holding them back and propel them towards living the lives they've always dreamed of. In addition to therapy, she achieves this through motivational and trauma-informed presentations and workshops throughout the country.
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Farhana Yunus
Anse Dr. Farhana Yunus serves as a Tafsīr instructor at the Ribaat Academic Institute. Anse Farhana earned her Doctor of Optometry degree and works as an optometrist. As a lifelong student of sacred knowledge, she completed the Ribaat Teacher Certification through the Ribaat Academic Institute in 2020 and completed Bayyinah Access 1, 2, and 3.....
She also studied the Ajroomiyah with Qutoof Academy, completed tajwīd and studied the Jazariyyah with Rahman School of Orlando, and studied with Islamic Online Institute with the Islamic Circle of North America Sisters Wing.Anse Dr. Farhana has been teaching Tafsīr of the Quran for over 10 years and currently runs a study circle for women of Qur’an Tafsīr and Sīra. She also organizes the women’s Annual Spirit Retreat, has served on the Muslim Women’s Organization Board, and is a Girl Scout Troop leader.
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