The Team
Hujjat Al-Islam Shaykh Majid Amini
Institute Director.
Sheikh Miqdad Rajabali
Miqdad Rajabali lived in Burundi, Africa before moving to the UK at the age of 18 for further studies.
He completed an MPhil in cancer research before moving to the Hawza in Qum in 2011.
Miqdad has since been busy with studies, research, teaching, tabligh and is a founding member of the Bab al-Ridha Institute.
Miqdad is a father of 4, loves hiking and exploring nature and also holds a brown belt in Karate.
Sheikh Ali Rajani
Originally from Tanzania, born and brought up in Dubai. I moved to Qom in 2011 and have been studying in the Hawza ever since.
I really enjoy deep discussions especially regarding verses of the Holy Qur’an and ahadith of the Ma’sumeen.
I also really like looking at things from new perspectives, particularly, less explored perspectives.
Apart from studying, I look forward to a chance to play pretty much every sport and am also fond of travel, especially to explore nature.
I see it as my responsibility to assist the people around me within my capacity in any way that I can.
Br Alireza Akber
Salaamun alaykum! Being born and brought up in Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania, I always had a thirst of coming to the hawza!
Finally, that dream came into a reality after my marriage! Interests: Although this may sound wierd, I have a craze into Arabic grammar, my favorite subject has to be Tafsir of the Quran and Arabic!
Likewise, I love playing badminton and I love having deep discussions Lastly, I love dudh-pati chai (incase you want to surprise me one day) 😊
Sheikh Raheel Khimji
Salaam, Raheel Khimji, born and brought up in Nairobi, moved to Qom around 8 years ago!
I love travelling, seeing new places & cooking.
Used to love programming but not anymore.. 😄
Sheikh Ali Asad Esmail
Born and bred in Dar, moved to the UK to finish college before embarking on a life changing journey by coming to Qom at the young age of 19!
I have been here for 8 years now and haven’t looked back for a second.
Interested in theological & Qur’anic discussions. Full time Hawza student by the week, right midfielder by the weekend!
Lighest sleeper you’ll ever come across so don’t try taking any funny pics on the bus rides! 😉