Belal Elkadri

Islam Education Expert & Motivational Speaker

Belal Elkadri is an Islamic education expert and motivational speaker based in Detroit, Michigan. Belal is passionate about challenging the stigmas plaguing the Muslim community and bridging the gap through education, and has worked in the non-profit space for over 10 years. As a community outreach coordinator with The Family Youth Institute, Belal helped inform Imams across the nation on various research, including issues involving youth, addiction, elderly care, parenting, and mental health. He has hosted numerous webinars to honor the Prophet Muhammad in coordination with Celebrate Mercy. He has also led multiple classes on the Sabr App, a guided meditation app for Muslims, and developed courses to help the spiritual and mental health of Muslims. His work with the Muslim Enrichment Project has helped connect new converts with local mosques in addition to providing reverts with Islamic education. Belal encourages mosques to accommodate the special needs community as MUHSEN's certification manager.

Education

  • BA, University of Michigan, Dearborn
  • Graduate, California Islamic University, under tutelage of Shaykh Mustafa Umar

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