About our Scholars

Meurad Osman is a remarkable scholar with a diverse educational background and a passion for Islamic studies. Having studied at Darul Funun in Istanbul, Turkey, under the guidance of esteemed scholars like Shaykh Nader Abu ‘Umar and Shaykh Khalid Al Kharsah, Meurad acquired profound knowledge in various Islamic sciences, including fiqh, aqida, hadith, tajweed, and more.

Originally hailing from New Jersey, Meurad’s journey into academia led him to pursue a degree in Sociology at Kean University, where he excelled and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Simultaneously, he served as the full-time Imam at the Islamic Center of Ocean County in Toms River, New Jersey, further enriching his understanding of Islamic principles and their practical application.

Eager to deepen his knowledge and engage with scholars from around the world, Meurad continued his quest for learning, immersing himself in the study of Islamic sciences both locally and abroad. Last year he shared his expertise as an Arabic and Islamic studies teacher at Noor-Ul-Iman School, while also serving as an instructor for esteemed institutions such as Darul Fath and Safina Society, all based in New Jersey. He is currently completing Hanafi Fiqh College Post graduate degree in Hanafi Fiqh and Usul.

Shaykh Khaled Amer earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Al-Azhar University and is a master of the Arabic language (Nahu, Sarf, Balaghah). He also studied advanced Fiqh with a focus on Maliki and studied advanced levels of Aqeeda, Tazkiyyah, Tafsir, Hadith and Seerah.  

He has received two Ijazah (traditional Islamic license) in Quran of the highest caliber as well as Ijazah in Fiqh and Hadith.  He has been teaching Quran and Arabic since 2001. Well known at NUI, we are proud to have him as our Chair of Quranic Studies.