BOARD MEMBERS

A phenomenal leader, teacher, trainer, and community builder. In addition to founding ILM, he co-founded Masjid Ibaadillah, Common Ground Muslim – Jewish Dialogue, and the Islamic Shura Council of Southern California.
Imam Saadiq Saafir
Founder and Board Member
He directed ILM’s education and publication division, the most talented ILM public speaker. His advisory ensures ILM’s work reflects its mission and vision. He urges management to maintain a healthy balance between family and work.
Hanafi Shakur
Co-Founder Board Chairman
A critical thinker, visionary, lead trainer, strategist, and entrepreneur. He has traveled the globe making it a life mission to establish ILM projects.
Naim Shah Jr.
CPA, M.Ed – Co-Founder
He has two master degrees in business management and education. He is truly an institution of generosity. His knowledge of internal controls, policies, and procedures are areas of major benefit for ILM.
Mudessir Mohammad
MBA, M.Ed – ILM Board Member
He is a gifted leader that brings to ILM a wealth of experience and wisdom. He is one of the most respected former Federal Bureau of Prisons Muslim Chaplains. He directed the Southern California Shura Council’s prison outreach program and currently the resident Imam at Masjid Al Shareef in Long Beach CA.
Imam Abu Ishaq Abdul Hafiz
EA – ILM Board Member

Management

Responsible for the implementation of ILM’s overall goals and objectives according to its strategic plan, mission, and vision. Sometimes seen as overly passionate in love with his work.
Naim Shah Jr.
CPA, M.Ed, Co-Founder Director
With years of event planning experience, she brings ILM energy, innovative ideas, with a high level of empathy for those we serve in the community.
Tayyibah Muhammad
Event Planner
She has a degree in business and overseas operations in Ghana with her management team Abdullah Hussien and Abubakar Abdulmalik. They enjoy the smiles they create on the orphans, widows, students, and eldery they service with food and daily necessities support.
Aisha Ishaq
HDI Director Ghana
Manages ILM general operations and project development to ensure its successful implementation and impact. He has a wonderful ability to simplify complex task.
Hanif Madyun
Director of Programs
She is a rare talent with a combination of writing, speaking, and social media skills that adds value to all ILM projects. She is a great team player, profession and really about her business.
Bayinnah K. Shah
Administrator
Networking requires dedication, excellent manners, precise timing, and a great reputation that she has maintained in over 20 years of working in the community. Her skills help move ideas into reality which impact lives. It is great to have her representing ILM in so many important spaces.
Qiyamah Aquil
Community Outreach Director