Mufti Samir Wahid
Islam Expert
Education
- Advanced Study of Jurisprudence - Darul Uloom Canada
Professional Achievements
- Launched several widely followed video series through Najam Institute, including “Do You Know Him ﷺ,” “Scattered Pearls,” and an ongoing Tafseer of Surah Kahf
- Hosts “Heavenly Whispers: Dua a Day”, a reflective YouTube series that promotes spiritual growth through daily supplications
- Has over 100k+ Instagram followers, 20K+ TikTok followers, 200+ hours of content on YouTube, becoming well known for his popular Q&A sessions, answering 5000+ questions since Oct. 2022
- Collaborates with influencers and content creators to show that Islam is relevant, approachable, and empowering for youth in all walks of life
- Founded and scaled multiple faith-based educational institutions and programs
- Gives daily congregational prayers and weekly nighttime Islamic lectures and leads biweekly Youth & Family Nights, with an average attendance of 80–150 participants
Certifications & Organizations
- Iftaa Certificate – Advanced Study of Islamic Jurisprudence, Darul Uloom Canada (2014)
- Alimiyyah Degree – Bachelor in Islamic Sciences, Darul Uloom Canada (2012)
- Founder & CEO – Najam Institute Foundation
- CEO – Al Furqan Academy
- CEO & Resident Scholar – Darul Arqam Institute
- Director & CEO – Islamic Institute of Atlanta
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Co-authored Articles (17)
How to
Perform Wudu
How do you properly perform Wudu? Wudu, or the washing and cleansing ritual. 9 April 2025. that’s completed before praying salah, is an important part of the Muslim faith. We'll guide you step-by-step through every asp...
How to
Do Istikhara
How do you perform Istikhara? Salat-al-Istikhara is a prayer of guidance recited during times of indecision.. 9 April 2025. After you’ve cleansed and performed Wudu, you’ll open your prayer, recite two rak’ah, then...
How to
Greet in Islam
In our era of globalization, we often come into contact with people different from us. This is particularly true in international business settings. Want to greet a Muslim respectfully? A few simple rules will help you d...
How Do You Do Ghusl After a Period?
Understanding when, why, and how females perform ghuslIn Islam, ''ghusl'' is a major ablution, or washing, that must be performed after certain circumstances, such as after your menstrual phase (period) ends.. 9 April 20...
How to
Perform the Tahajjud Prayer
The Tahajjud is a special Islamic night prayer that is recommended, though not compulsory, for all Muslims. Known as the best among the voluntary prayers, the Tahajjud is prayed after Isha (the obligatory nightly prayer)...
How to Perform the Iqama as a Muslim
A guide to reciting the Islamic second call to prayer The Iqama (also Iqamah or Ikama) is the Islamic second call to salah (prayer), which signals that it's time for the prayer to start.. 9 April 2025. It's recited by a ...
How to Perform the Adhan (with Du'a and Iqama)
The words and translations to the azan before the Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, and other prayers “Adhan” (also “azan” or “athan”) literally translates to “announcement,” and it’s just that, an announcement to Isla...
Ishraq (Duha): A Guide to Performing the Muslim Dawn Prayer
Incorporate this optional prayer into your life to start your day off right The Ishraq prayer (also known as Duha) is an optional prayer for Muslims to perform just as the sun rises.. 9 April 2025. You can perform the Is...
How to
Perform Ghusl
Muslim adults perform an ablution, called ghusl, prior to rituals and prayers. This full-body ritual (compared to the partial-body ritual, wudu) is required for men and women in order to be considered pure in body after ...
How to Perform the Maghrib (Sunset) Prayer
Plus, when to pray Maghrib & how many rakats to performThe Maghrib prayer, which takes place just after sunset. 9 April 2025., is a beautiful tradition and religious obligation for Muslims around the globe. But how do yo...
The Number of Rakat in the Isha Prayer & How To Properly Perform Them
An overview of the mandatory and optional rakat of IshaIsha is the last of the five daily prayers in Islam. 9 April 2025., a very demonstration of faith for practicing Muslims. Isha consists of various rakat, or combinat...
How to Pray Asr
Learning more about Islam and interested in praying Asr? This is a great decision—as one of the obligatory 5 daily prayers of Islam, Asr is performed by Muslims across the globe. By learning how to perform this prayer,...
How to Perform the Salat al Isha
The timing, Rakats, and words of the nighttime prayerThere are 5 daily prayers (or “Salah” or “Namaz”) practicing Muslims perform throughout the day, and the final prayer is the Isha prayer, or night prayer.. 9 A...
How to
Find the Qibla for Prayer
For people of the Muslim faith, knowing the qibla, or direction of prayer, is very important. This direction is toward the Ka'bah in Makkah. 9 April 2025., Saudi Arabia. There are several methods that one can use to orie...
How to Perform the Salat al Zuhr
What time do you say it? How many Rakats are there? Your questions about Zuhr, answered Practicing Muslims pray 5 prayers (or “Salah”) throughout the day, and the prayer said at noon is the Zuhr (or “Duhr”) praye...
A Beginner’s Guide to Performing Dhikr
Feel closer to Allah with these powerful chantsDhikr is one way to keep God in your mind and heart as you go about your day. The word “dhikr” (ذِكْر, also zikr, thikr, zekr, or zikar) is an Arabic word that refe...
What Does “Peace Be Upon Him” Mean in Islam?
Plus, understand why (& how) Muslims use this respectful phrase“Peace be upon him” is an Islamic phrase that Muslims usually say or write after mentioning the prophet Muhammad and other prophets of Allah.. 9 April 20...
