No stranger to the Ottawa community, the name Shaykh Ismail Albatnuni rings something special in the heart – the memories of his beautiful Qur’an recitation during the special nights of Taraweeh, his especially light-hearted humour, his heart-warming smile and more importantly, his sincere and selfless care for his students.

Currently he is the Imam of our masjid and teaches classes, lectures and halaqas in various masajid and university campuses.

Shaykh Ismail Albatnuni holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Shariah from the Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University. He was a Qur’an and Islamic Studies teacher at the Ottawa Islamic School and a former Imam at the Ottawa Mosque, where Ottawa Muslims were thrilled and deeply moved with his Qur’an recitation in the style of Qaloon through Nafe’, one of the many authentic ways to recite the Qur’an. In addition to that, he has taught numerous classes in Aqeedah, Qur’an, Fiqh and other sciences in Arabic and English across the city.

Imam Isa Ma is a Chinese Muslim educator, da’ee, and speaker with a strong background in Islamic education, youth development, and community engagement. Originally from Lanzhou, China, he holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and a Master of Education in Youth Studies from the University of Hong Kong. He has also been actively involved in Muslim student leadership, Islamic outreach, teaching, and youth programming.

Imam Isa is well known for his da’wah and educational work, both within the community and online, where he shares Islamic teachings and raises awareness about Islam and the history and experiences of Chinese Muslims. He speaks English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Arabic, allowing him to connect with Muslims from a variety of backgrounds.

Currently, Imam Isa serves as the Deputy Imam of Assunnah Muslim Association (AMA), where he contributes through lectures, classes, counselling, youth programming, and other community initiatives. You can contact Imam Isa via email Isa.ma@amacentre.ca