December 30, 2025 - January 11, 2026
Shaykh Yasir Fahmy graduated from Rutgers Business School. After working for a number of years in finance, he then moved to Egypt where he studied for eight years at Al-Azhar University. In his time at Al-Azhar, he attained numerous ‘ijazas (independent certifications) and studied under many notable teachers including Shaykh Ahmad Taha Ra
Shaykh Yasir Fahmy graduated from Rutgers Business School. After working for a number of years in finance, he then moved to Egypt where he studied for eight years at Al-Azhar University. In his time at Al-Azhar, he attained numerous ‘ijazas (independent certifications) and studied under many notable teachers including Shaykh Ahmad Taha Rayyan (may Allah have mercy on him).
In 2013, Shaykh Yasir Fahmy became the first American Azhari to teach in the renowned Al-Azhar Mosque.
Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy is an instructor at Qalam. He currently resides in Dallas, TX, with his wife and two children.
He teaches at the Qalam Seminary, leads a number of travel programs, including a historical tour of Turkey and the Winter Umrah. He teaches Faith Intensive, and you can listen to him on the Qalam Podcast in the Heartwork series.
Ustadha Ieasha Prime is a world-renowned scholar and speaker, and the Founder and Executive Director of the Yan Taru Project. She serves as Resident Scholar and Curriculum Director at the Islamic Society of Baltimore (ISB).
She studied Arabic and Qur’an at the Fajr Institute in Cairo and later at Dar al Zahra in Yemen, where she specialize
Ustadha Ieasha Prime is a world-renowned scholar and speaker, and the Founder and Executive Director of the Yan Taru Project. She serves as Resident Scholar and Curriculum Director at the Islamic Society of Baltimore (ISB).
She studied Arabic and Qur’an at the Fajr Institute in Cairo and later at Dar al Zahra in Yemen, where she specialized in Qur’an, Hadith, Fiqh, and Spirituality, receiving multiple scholarly licenses (ijaza).
She teaches on traditional Islamic knowledge, spirituality, and the intersections of race and gender in the Muslim community. Ustadha Ieasha is also a proud wife and mother of three.
Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi is a community leader, lecturer, and entrepreneur in the Bay Area – California. Born in Herat, Afghanistan, he emigrated with his family to America during the Russian invasion of Afghanistan in 1985.
He grew up in a household with a deep love and reverence for poetry. At the age of five he began to memorize poems
Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi is a community leader, lecturer, and entrepreneur in the Bay Area – California. Born in Herat, Afghanistan, he emigrated with his family to America during the Russian invasion of Afghanistan in 1985.
He grew up in a household with a deep love and reverence for poetry. At the age of five he began to memorize poems by Rumi and other great poets. His love of poetry continued to grow and eventually developed into a passion and calling that would allow him to teach regular classes on Rumi throughout the world
Toronto (YYZ) → Madinah (MED) Turkish Airlines
● Departure: Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 2:10 PM
● Arrival: Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 12:35 AM
Jeddah (JED) → Istanbul (IST)
Turkish Airlines
● Departure: Friday, January 9, 2026, at 8:20 AM (JED)
2-night stopover in Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul (IST) → Toronto (YYZ)
● Departure: Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 3:20 PM (IST)
Madinah: 5 nights at Intercontinental Dar Al Iman (5-star)
Makkah: 4 nights at Fairmont Clock Tower Makkah (5-star)
Istanbul: 4-Star Hotel (TBD) -
2 nights (4-star)
5-star accommodations with daily breakfast
Pricing (CAD):
Quad room: CA$4,540 per person
Triple room: CA$4,840 per person
Double room: CA$5,340 per person
The visa fee is not included
Madinah: 5 nights at Intercontinental Dar Al Iman (5-star)
Makkah: 4 nights at Fairmont Clock Tower Makkah (5-star)
5-star accommodations with daily breakfast
Ziyarat in both Makkah & Madinah
Train from Madinah & Makkah
Group transportation
Does not include Istanbul Stopover
Pricing (CAD):
Quad room: CA$2,800 per person
Triple room: CA$3,000 per person
Double room: CA$3,500 per person
The visa fee is not included
Initial Deposit: CAD $1,000 per person upon registration
● Second Payment: CAD $1,000 due by September 10, 2025
● Final Balance: Remaining amount must be paid in full by October 30, 2025
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