Mikaeel Ahmed Smith

Teacher

Birthplace Buffalo, NY

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About

Islamic educator best known for being a faculty member and instructor at the Dallas, TX-based Qalam Seminary, where he has taught Islamic sciences including Tafsīr, Sīrah, ʿAqīdah, and Ḥadīth. He has hosted lectures through the Qalam Podcast. He also previously served as resident scholar with the Islamic Societies of both Annapolis and Baltimore.

Before Fame

He grew up within a Christian household before embracing Islam at the age of 18 after having read the Qur'an and The Autobiography of Malcolm X. He went on to obtain his degree in Islamic Studies at the Dar ul-Uloom Canada. He also earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Tarleton State University.

Trivia

He has authored several publications including With the Heart in Mind and When Hearing Becomes Listening. He has been frequently featured on the Muslim Central podcast.

Family Life

He and his wife share three children together.

Associated With

He and Mohammed Hijab are both popular social media personalities best known for their educational Islamic content.

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