Imam Salah Mahmoud, the Imam and Religious Director at the Islamic Center of Frisco, brings a wealth of knowledge and spiritual guidance. A graduate of Azhar University with a Bachelor's in Islamic Sciences and Theology, he has a profound educational background. Having memorized the Quran at the age of 10, Imam Mahmoud is deeply rooted in Quranic knowledge, holding various Ijazaat. Dedicated to community engagement, he actively participates in the North Texas Imam Council (NTIC) and the North Texas Islamic Council, fostering collaboration and unity in the broader Muslim community.
Certified as a Chaplain by the New York Task Force, he extends support beyond religious services, providing spiritual guidance during challenging times. As a member of Mentorship and Education by Collin County A’Imah (M.E.C.C.A), he contributes to the holistic growth of individuals in the community. With 15 years of experience, Imam Salah Mahmoud has been serving as an Imam, notably at the Muslim American Society and Jamaica Muslim Center in New York City. As a family man, married with two daughters, Imam Mahmoud values family principles. Beyond his spiritual duties, he showcases a well-rounded personality as a Ping Pong Champion, emphasizing the balance between physical and mental well-being.
Ustadha Sophia is a well-known leader amongst the youth/young adults in the DFW Muslim community.
She was born and raised in the U.S. and then moved to Dubai, U.A.E. - where she lived there for fifteen years. She studied Islamic Shari'ah Law in Arabic as her major at the University of Sharjah, U.A.E., and is also currently completing a degree in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health as well.
She moved back to America four years ago with her husband and two daughters and has been serving the DFW Muslim Youth community since.
Amongst the youth, Ustadha Sophia is known to be very approachable, relatable, and understanding towards their struggles without any judgment and she provides Islamic guidance based on the issues and problems that the youth face on a daily basis.
Ustadha Sophia is very excited to be joining the ICF team and working alongside the religious leadership and board to help create programs specifically for the youth girls in the community and to be able to continue her passion towards guiding them in trying to connect more with their faith and identity - all based on her Islamic academic background and the knowledge she has gained over the years as well as her experience of mentoring the youth for over fourteen years. Feel free to reach out to her or come up to her at our community events!
Ustadha Sophia is a well-known leader amongst the youth/young adults in the DFW Muslim community.
She was born and raised in the U.S. and then moved to Dubai, U.A.E. - where she lived there for fifteen years. She studied Islamic Shari'ah Law in Arabic as her major at the University of Sharjah, U.A.E., and is also currently completing a degree in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health as well.
She moved back to America four years ago with her husband and two daughters and has been serving the DFW Muslim Youth community since.
Amongst the youth, Ustadha Sophia is known to be very approachable, relatable, and understanding towards their struggles without any judgment and she provides Islamic guidance based on the issues and problems that the youth face on a daily basis.
