Governing Structure of MEF

The Muslim Education Foundation operates under the leadership and guidance of a distinguished international Board of Advisors and a dedicated local Board of Directors. These governing bodies ensure that our mission remains focused on academic excellence, intellectual growth, and the promotion of meaningful learning experiences.

MEF Board of Advisors

MEF is privileged to have the wisdom and expertise of three highly esteemed scholars on its international Board of Advisors. These senior scholars, recognized for their immense contributions to Islamic thought and education, provide valuable insights to guide the foundation’s vision and initiatives.

MEF Board of Advisors

The Muslim Education Foundation’s Board of Directors consists of dedicated professionals and scholars committed to advancing the foundation’s mission. They oversee strategic planning, program development, and organizational growth, ensuring that MEF continues to provide high-quality educational opportunities and meaningful research in Islamic thought and sciences.

​1. Muzaffar Iqbal (President)

Muzaffar Iqbal has written more than 50 articles on various aspects of Islamic intellectual tradition, including Islamic Education and theories of ilm al-nafs, the science of the inner resources. Over the last thirty years, he has given numerous lectures on education in major universities in USA, Malaysia, Pakistan, Iran, Syria and other countries. Click here for more information on his work.

2. Abir Ebrahim (Vice President)

Mister Abir is a settlement counselor at Catholic Social Services and founder of Amana academy, Edmonton, which runs a private Islamic school in Edmonton.

3. Shaykh Sherif (Vice President, Religious Affairs)

Shaykh Sherif graduated from Al Azhar University, Faculty of Languages and Translation, Department of Islamic Studies in English (2004-2008) and served as an Imam in Egypt (2009-2011), before moving to USA to serve as an Imam at the Omar Haikal Islamic Academy In Las Vegas, NV (2011-2013). He served as an Imam at Masjid Ismail Bullhead City, AZ (2013 -2016), and then moved to Edmonton where was is now the Imam of the Al-Rashid Masjid before becoming the Imam of MCE Masjid (2016- ).

4. Abu Khalifa (Secretary Treasurer)

He is a structural engineer. He has deep roots in Islamic education, first in Tanzania and now in Sherwood Park.