Leadership Team
Syed Dr. Faheem Mohammed
Syed Dr Faheem Mohammed is a consultant / academic with a career in organisational strategy and innovation. He also serves as adjunct faculty for the University of the West Indies - Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business.
He leverages a broad based of experience as a business consultant, entrepreneur and company executive. He has worked across industries including education, investment banking, ICT, media and advertising, printing and packaging, fast food restaurant, agribusiness, events management and social enterprises / not-for profit sector.
He holds a Doctorate in Leadership and Institutional Performance, an MSc in Strategic Business IT, a BSc in Management Studies from LSE, and postgraduate certifications in Islamic Theology and adult education.
Maulana Dr. Waffie Mohammed
Maulana Dr. Waffie Mohammed is an Islamic scholar and missionary, and was the first returning national to earn a doctorate in Islamic Studies.
A graduate of Aleemiyah Institute of Islamic Studies, and having studied under Dr. Fazlu Rahman Ansari, Maulana Dr. Waffie served as Director of the Muslim World League Regional Office for the Caribbean and Central America.
He also served as Senator in the national Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago, and is recipient of the Humming Bird Gold Medal national award for his work in education and community service.
MAI Faculty & Shariah Committee
Meet the dedicated professionals driving our success
Mufti Fareed Jamal Moeeni
MAI Teacher
Mufti Fareed Jamal Moeeni studied Traditional Islamic Studies in South Africa at Darool Uloom Qadria Ghareeb Nawaaz from 2011 to 2017. He completed his specialization degree in Islamic Jurisprudence in 2019 based in UK. Mufti Fareed is currently furthering his studies in the field of Hadith.
He currently serves as the deputy Imam at the Hassanali Khan Memorial Masjid Victoria Village, San Fernando. He is also secretary of the ASJA Ulaama Council.
Imam Hafeez Baksh
MAI Teacher
In addition to being a student of Islam under Maulana Dr. Waffie Mohammed from 1975 to present, Imam Hafeez holds certification of a BSc. (Mech Eng.), an MSc. (Prod’n Eng & Mgt), as well as having PMP, CMRP, FAPETT, MASME, MPMI, and is alongside these a Registered Engineer. Imam Baksh has 44 years of experience in all aspects of mechanical, electrical and other engineering disciplines. He is a licensed Wireman, and a licensed Boiler and Pressure Vessel Examiner
He has served as Imam of the La Sophie Trace Masjid, Claxton Bay, for over 25 years.
Maulana Ibrahim Drayton-Loney
MAI Teacher
Maulana Ibrahim Drayton-Loney graduated in 2017 from Darool Uloom Pretoria, South Africa, with a degree in Islamic Studies.
He currently serves as khateeb and teacher at various Masajid throughout South Trinidad, in addition to pursuing his entrepreneurial ventures.
Mufti Gulam Ahmad Chishtie
MAI Teacher
A native of Punjab Pakistan, he completed the Mufti course at Jania Rizvia, Lahore Pakistan. He has a Masters in Islamic Studies from University Punjab and an Alim degree in Arabic and Islamic Sciences from Tanzeemul Madasis Pakistan. He has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Punjab. He has a degree in Hadith from Jamia Naeemiah Lahore. He has a degree in Arabic Litetature from the Lahore Education Board.
Mufti Chishti is qualified in Memorization and Tajweed of Holy Quran. His languages include: Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, Persian and Pashto. He currently serves as Imam of the Manahambre Masjid Princes Town.