About Salikeen Seminary

Sh. Shavkat Sayed is an alumnus of Al-Azhar University, where he earned his degree in Arabic and Islamic Studies, complemented by traditional certifications (ijazah) in Quranic recitation (Hafs 'an 'Asim) under Dr. Mustafa Khattab with whom he contributed to the Clear Quran translation project. Additionally, he is credentialed in Hanbali jurisprudence (Fiqh), theology (Aqidah), Islamic legal theory (Usul), and Hadith studies through acquiring ijazahs from distinguished scholars.

For over 15 years, Shaykh Shavkat has been a pillar of community leadership in Ontario's Niagara region. He works professionally as a computer programmer analyst and is also an accredited licensed gas technician and entrepreneur.

A talib ul-'ilm, Omer is a soft-spoken technology leader with nearly a decade of experience across education and healthcare in Canada, and a longstanding involvement with Islamic institutions on the technology and administrative side. He is committed to bringing a level of professionalism to Islamic education that meets the expectations of Western Muslim students, building upon proven academic methods to help students achieve their goals within an authentic scholarly environment.

Supports institutional development and community partnerships, working to expand our reach and impact across the region.

Manages day-to-day operations, student services, and administrative functions to ensure a seamless learning experience.