Personal Life
Imam Mahad Qamar was raised in Houston, TX. He has lived throughout Pakistan, America, Canada, and Malaysia and he loves to travel. Alhamdulillah, he is a cancer survivor and had to relearn to walk. He is an advocate for a healthy active lifestyle, especially those dealing with chronic pain.
Education
He holds a Bachelor's degree in Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh from the International Islamic University of Malaysia, and a Master's in Pastoral Counseling focused on Marriage and Family Therapy.
Experience
Over the years, he has served primarily in Texas as an Imam, chaplain, as a teacher in Islamic schools, and led seminary departments for adult education.
His Passion
His passions in Islamic sciences include Quran recitation and reflections, the life of the Prophet Muhammad (s), and the rich Islamic tradition of Islamic pastoral care in dealing with life struggles.
Focus
He specializes in working with students, professionals, singles, and couples. His premarital training course has been attended by over 800 couples, and 1000s of singles have benefited from his resources for marriage preparation. He has conducted lectures, weekend courses, and retreats, helping the Muslim family strengthen their bonds.
Imam Mahad is known for teaching Islam in a way that’s engaging, down-to-earth, and easy to connect with, regardless of the audience demographic.