meet our team

We at Mishkah are fortunate to provide a team of experienced, talented and qualified scholars committed to providing our students with the best they can offer!

SHayKH ABDULLAH AYAZ MULLANEE- DEAN

Shaykh Abdullah Ayaz Mullanee is a graduate of Darul Uloom Zakariyyah, South Africa, who lives in Toronto, Canada.

Shaykh Abdullah is Dean of Lubab Academy and an instructor at Mathabah Institute. He also routinely leads Umrah groups.

The Shaykh is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and has an Ijazah in Hafs recitation.

He is the author of several books including ‘The Poetic Works of Sayyiduna Ali (May Allah be pleased with him)’, ‘A Ramadan with the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him)’ and the Applying Nahw and Applying Sarf series.

SHAyKHA AMNA JAMIL- Supervisor

Shaykha Amna Jamil was born in Karachi, Pakistan, and grew up in Toronto, Canada. After completing high school in the Year 2009, she joined Jaamiah Qaasimul Uloom, formerly known as Ashraful Uloom, situated in Toronto to pursue their 6-year Aalimiyyah course.

During that time, Shaykha Amna studied under well-known scholars of the GTA, including Hadith under Mufti Mohammed Aslam Kachhvi, Mufti Adam Koya, and Mufti Muhammad Azam Bakhtiar, as well as Tafsir under Sheikh Aslam Uddin Azhari and Mufti Saleem Chauhan.

She graduated in the year 2015 and went on to teach at various Islamic schools in the GTA, including Madrasah Ashraful Uloom (currently known as Jaamiah Qasimul Uloom), Amanah Academy, and Madinatul Uloom Academy, and has conducted various Islamic womens and childrens’ classes from her home.

She has also completed two specialization courses in women’s masaail from Whitethread Institute and Zainab Institute.

She currently works as the Supervisor and Arabic instructor for Mishkah Institute second and third year classes.

Hafidh Abdullah Panjwani- Arabic Instructor

Shaykh Abdullah Panjwani was born and raised in Malawi, Africa. Upon completing his High School in 2010, and Hifdh of the Qur’an in 2012, he embarked on an Aalimiyyah course in a major Islamic institute by the name of Darul-Uloom Zakariyyah in South Africa. Upon graduating 13 years later from Madressah Uthmaniya in Malawi, he has dedicated his life towards Da’wah and humanitarian efforts.

He has translated books such as ‘Aasan Nahw’ and ‘My Beloved Nabi Sallallahu-Alayhi-Wasallam’s Life At A Glance’ from Urdu to English, together with adding additional notes and simplifying any complex matters within the former.

He has also been a proofreader for other books, such as ‘Applying Sarf – Volume 1’ by Shaykh Abdullah Ayaz Mullanee.

He enjoys reading, keeping physically active through outdoor activities, and empowering the youth through organisations such as one he founded in 2014 by the name of Muslim Youth United.

SHayKHA FILZA JAMIL- Arabic INSTRUCTOR

Shaykha Filza Jamil was raised in Canada. In 2010, Shaykha Filza started the 6-year Aalimiyyah program at the respected institute of Jaamiah Qaasimul Uloom, formerly known as Ashraful Uloom in Toronto, Canada. Shaykha Filza studied under well-known scholars of the GTA, including Hadith under Mufti Aslam Kaachwi, Mufti Adam Koya, Mufti Zakaria Panchbhaya, Mufti Muhammad Azam Bakhtiar and many more. Shaykha has also studied Tafsir under Sheikh Aslam Uddin azhari and Maulana Nadeem. She graduated in the year 2016.

She has taught in various Islamic schools in the Greater Toronto Area. She currently teaches from her home in Etobicoke, Canada, and is conducting online classes for Lubab Academy’s Arabic program.

Ustadh Junaid Ali - Arabic Instructor

Junaid Ali, born in 1993 in Chennai, India moved to Canada at the age of 14. With his mother’s

motivation and guidance, he completed the memorization of the Quran at the age of 18.

Junaid Ali earned his honors Bachelors of Science degree in Biology with two minor degrees in Linguistics and Professional Writing from University of Toronto. His excellent science writing distinguished him from many science writers to publish a paper in University of Toronto’s research journal called ‘Compass’. The paper is called ‘Second Language and Grey Matter Density’.

Alongside the memorization of the Quran, he pursued Arabic studies. He has always been

inspired by the beauty of the Quran and enjoyed delving deeper within it to discover its gems.

This passion led him to join Bayyinah’s Dream Program, Texas, USA and graduate among the

top of his class. He has been learning and teaching Arabic since 2012 and has taught over 1000 students around the world.

He currently serves as a Vice President and Principal for Al-Manarat High school.

He is also a Jum’ah Khateeb in local Masaajids and a Youth Activist in Toronto.

Junaid Ali aims to make Arabic the most accessible language for all the believers in the world InshAllah.

Shaykh Musab Mobashir - Tafsir, Fundamentals &Arabic Teacher

Musab Mobashir, born in Karachi, Pakistan, and was raised in Toronto, Canada. After earning his high school diploma, he pursued a degree in Computer Engineering at Ryerson University. Simultaneously, he studied the Islamic sciences under the guidance of esteemed scholars. Over the years he immersed himself in foundational texts covering Qur’anic Sciences, Hadith, Hanafi Fiqh, Usul-ul-Fiqh, Arabic Grammar, and Etymology.

He graduated from Al Khalil Academy’s as an Islamic Scholar. Today, he is a practicing Software Engineer, serves as an instructor at Al-Khalil Academy and Lubab Academy, and delivers lectures. Beyond his professional and academic commitments, he channels his passion for technology into creating content on YouTube (@Laterverse). When he’s not immersed in work, teaching, or content creation, you can find him on the ball hockey rink, where he thrives on the thrill of the game.

Lubab Academy is an Islamic online institution offering live classes to individuals seeking to expand on their existing Islamic education alongside their personal and secular pursuits. We also provide informative Islamic articles, Q/A services, publications and more.