Biography of Sheikh Hassan Aly

Sheikh Hassan Mostafa Aly is the founder of the Qiam Institute and the former Imam and Director of Religious Affairs at The Mecca Center in Willowbrook, Illinois.

A graduate of the prestigious Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt, Sheikh Aly holds a degree in Islamic Studies and Sharia. He also possesses Sanad (Ijazah) in both Qur’an and Hadith, with an unbroken chain of transmission (isnad) reaching back to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

Over the years, Sheikh Aly has served as an Imam, religious director, and teacher in various Islamic centers and schools across Egypt and the United States. He is a passionate educator, author, and speaker, having written numerous articles for newspapers and online platforms, and hosted several Islamic radio programs in the U.S.

In recognition of his eloquence and scholarly excellence, Sheikh Aly received the Best Religious Speech Award from Al-Azhar University in 2002. Currently, he is pursuing his Ph.D. in Theology, continuing his lifelong mission to spread authentic Islamic knowledge and inspire spiritual growth within the Muslim community.

Through his leadership at Qiam Institute, Sheikh Aly aims to build a generation grounded in faith, guided by knowledge, and inspired by the values of mercy, justice, and ihsan.