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Farhan Ahmed is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and the founder of Ihsan Coaching. He completed his Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University. Prior to that, he graduated from Benedictine University with a Bachelors in Psychology. Farhan has worked as a therapist focusing on anxiety, depression, OCD, marital discord, sexual intimacy, self-esteem issues, anger management, manic disorders, and spiritual/personal development.

In addition to having his Masters, Farhan also has extensive Islamic knowledge. He was part of the first graduating class of the Dream Program at Bayyinah Institute back in 2010. Afterwards, he went on to study Islamic sciences at both DarusSalam Seminary located in Lombard, IL and Darul Qasim located in Glen Ellyn, IL. There he spent time learning Islamic Jurisprudence, Aqeedah, Tafsir, higher level Arabic, and Hadith. Farhan currently has 3 years left to complete his Aalimiyah degree insha Allah. Farhan lives in the Chicagoland area with his wife and three kids.

Amena Iqbal earned her Masters of Arts in Counselor Education from Kean University in New Jersey and obtained her Bachelors of Arts in Social and Behavioral Sciences from Seton Hall University. Amena is a Licensed Associate Counselor. She has extensive experience providing mental health and counseling services to clients coming from diverse backgrounds, varying experiences, and a range of ages. Amena has been a resource for the local Muslim community for many years and serves as a mentor and advisor for youth and adults.

Amena draws on multiple theoretical orientations and techniques in her approach with her clients. Because it is a multifaceted and flexible approach, it allows for Amena to use the most effective methods available to address each of her client's individual needs. As a Coach, Amena will work with her clients to navigate steps towards achieving their desired outcomes. She conducts coaching sessions in both English and Urdu.

Shaykh Hamza was born in Ottawa, Canada and raised in Toronto. He completed his Degree in Islamic studies at the Islamic University of Azaadville (Dar ul Uloom Azaadville) in South Africa after completing two years locally. He then went on complete he is Bachelors in Social Work at at Ryerson University and is currently a Registered Social Worker, counseling Muslims in his local community and in the greater Toronto area. He also currently serves as the lead Imam and Principal at Masjid Al Jannah in Toronto as well as Youth Coordinator and Teacher.

When it comes to coaching, Shaykh Hamza focuses uses a solution-focused approach and provides marital coaching in accordance to Dr. John Gottman’s methodology. He currently lives in Toronto with his wife and 3 kids Alhamdulillah.

Asmaa Mahran holds a Master’s degree in Science of Psychology from California Southern University, a diploma in hypnosis from Hypnosis Motivation Institute College of Hypnosis, and is certified in neuro-linguistics programming (NLP). Asmaa is also certified in marriage counseling from Gottman Institute and is certified in trauma recovery. Asmaa has experience working with clients dealing with trauma, anxiety, premarital coaching, relationship and marital conflicts, victims of abusing and narcissistic relationships, self-esteem issues, and vocational and avocational-related issues.

Furthermore, Asmaa has studied Islamic Studies with various scholars both in the Middle East and the United States and has a diploma in Islamic Psychology from Islamic Online University. She is currently pursuing her PsyD Clinical psychology from California Southern University. As a coach, Asmaa enjoys working with her clients to get their desired outcomes. She conducts coaching sessions in both English and Arabic.

Farhan Ahmed is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and the founder of Ihsan Coaching. He completed his Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University. Prior to that, he graduated from Benedictine University with a Bachelors in Psychology. Farhan has worked as a therapist focusing on anxiety, depression, OCD, marital discord, sexual intimacy, self-esteem issues, anger management, manic disorders, and spiritual/personal development.

In addition to having his Masters, Farhan also has extensive Islamic knowledge. He was part of the first graduating class of the Dream Program at Bayyinah Institute back in 2010. Afterwards, he went on to study Islamic sciences at both DarusSalam Seminary located in Lombard, IL and Darul Qasim located in Glen Ellyn, IL. There he spent time learning Islamic Jurisprudence, Aqeedah, Tafsir, higher level Arabic, and Hadith. Farhan currently has 3 years left to complete his Aalimiyah degree insha Allah. Farhan lives in the Chicagoland area with his wife and three kids.

Amena Iqbal earned her Masters of Arts in Counselor Education from Kean University in New Jersey and obtained her Bachelors of Arts in Social and Behavioral Sciences from Seton Hall University. Amena is a Licensed Associate Counselor. She has extensive experience providing mental health and counseling services to clients coming from diverse backgrounds, varying experiences, and a range of ages. Amena has been a resource for the local Muslim community for many years and serves as a mentor and advisor for youth and adults.

Amena draws on multiple theoretical orientations and techniques in her approach with her clients. Because it is a multifaceted and flexible approach, it allows for Amena to use the most effective methods available to address each of her client's individual needs. As a Coach, Amena will work with her clients to navigate steps towards achieving their desired outcomes. She conducts coaching sessions in both English and Urdu.

Hoda Shalash holds a Master’s degree in Social Work with a Clinical Certificate from the University of Kentucky and is currently a Doctoral student of Social Work at the University of Kentucky. She is a certified clinical social worker with experience in providing mental health counseling to adolescents and adults from various backgrounds. Hoda completed a clinical internship at a primary care clinic with adults that dealt with a broad spectrum of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, and various mental health disorders.

Hoda is passionate about working with the Muslim community in advocating for mental health access and utilization of services. Hoda’s therapeutic approach utilizes various practice models such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), crisis intervention, and motivational interviewing. As a coach, she hopes to improve the lives of her clients and is passionate in what she does. She currently works for a community mental health agency and is fluent in both English and Arabic.

Shaykh Hamza was born in Ottawa, Canada and raised in Toronto. He completed his Degree in Islamic studies at the Islamic University of Azaadville (Dar ul Uloom Azaadville) in South Africa after completing two years locally. He then went on complete he is Bachelors in Social Work at at Ryerson University and is currently a Registered Social Worker, counseling Muslims in his local community and in the greater Toronto area. He also currently serves as the lead Imam and Principal at Masjid Al Jannah in Toronto as well as Youth Coordinator and Teacher.

When it comes to coaching, Shaykh Hamza focuses uses a solution-focused approach and provides marital coaching in accordance to Dr. John Gottman’s methodology. He currently lives in Toronto with his wife and 3 kids Alhamdulillah.

Mufti Zeshan Ahmed was born and raised in Springfield, OH. After moving to Chicago in his early teens, he enrolled at the Institute of Islamic Education (Elgin, IL) to memorize the Quran. Upon successful completion of his memorization in 2011, his desire for higher Islamic education led him to enroll in and successfully complete the Alim course at the same institute. In 2017, Mufti Zeshan decided to further his education by specializing in the field of issuing legal verdicts (iftaa) at Darul Iftaa Chicago under the tutelage of Mufti Abrar Mirza (may Allah protect him).

Mufti Zeshan currently serves as the resident scholar at Masjid Uthman (Lombard, IL). He continues to pursue his Islamic education through specializing in the various modes of Quran recitation and serving as the assistant Mufti at Darul Iftaa Chicago. In addition, he is also currently persuing his secular studies at a local college. He currently lives in Lombard, IL with his wife and children.

Imam Azhar Subedar was born and raised in Canada. He graduated from his 10-year studies of Islam in the U.K. As a Religious Scholar with a Master’s in Islamic Sciences and Arabic Literature, his vision is to address the current needs of the Muslim community by bringing relevancy to the Holy text while confronting the social issues of today’s world from a moral perspective.

Imam Azhar is the founder of the Quran Trek®️ app. The first-of-its-kind practical Quranic spiritual coaching program in the world, helping you explore the foundation and tools for spiritual and material well-being. He has been serving the needs of Muslim communities across the United States of America since 2002. In the last two decades, he has conducted thousands of Pastoral Counseling sessions for the community members he serves and beyond. He is well-versed in finding solutions for people and helping them move beyond their problems by making spiritual progress.

Shaykh Hamza was born in Ottawa, Canada and raised in Toronto. He completed his Degree in Islamic studies at the Islamic University of Azaadville (Dar ul Uloom Azaadville) in South Africa after completing two years locally. He then went on complete he is Bachelors in Social Work at at Ryerson University and is currently a Registered Social Worker, counseling Muslims in his local community and in the greater Toronto area. He also currently serves as the lead Imam and Principal at Masjid Al Jannah in Toronto as well as Youth Coordinator and Teacher.

When it comes to coaching, Shaykh Hamza focuses uses a solution-focused approach and provides marital coaching in accordance to Dr. John Gottman’s methodology. He currently lives in Toronto with his wife and 3 kids Alhamdulillah.