Sami Zaharna, a Maryland native of Palestinian heritage, is the Lead Imam and an MFC Board Member. He holds a degree in Computer Science and multiple Ijazahs in Islamic studies, including Quran, Hadith, and Jurisprudence. A graduate of Al-Salam Institute under Sheikh Akram Nadwi, he is passionate about reviving the Prophetic model of Tarbiyah through community development. Sami lives in Maryland with his wife and four children.