Shakiel’s engaging teaching style and ability to make complex matters simple have drawn students to his courses for over two decades.
Born and raised in the US, Shakiel understands the American-Muslim dynamic and delivers his courses in a context that resonates with his students.
He’s an entrepreneur by profession and has graduated from the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College with a BBA in Business Administration.
He completed post-graduate studies at the Umm-ul-Qura University in Makkah al-Mukarramah receiving an Associate’s Degree with honors. He continued his studies at the College of Shariah at Umm-ul-Qura University.
In 2006, he founded FKAD Institute, and in 2011, he founded the NYC Muslim Center, the largest Islamic center in NYC and turned it into a mega-center that includes FKAD Institute, The Wellspring Schools, Jesus Son of Mary Mosque, and the Hatebusters. Recently, he has founded the Jesus Son of Mary Center in Tampa, Florida.
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NYC
NYC Muslim Center (NYCMC)
90-20 191st Street
Hollis, N.Y. 11413
Tampa
Jesus Son of Mary Center (JSMC)
3457 W Kenyon Ave.
Tampa, Fl. 33614