About Us
The Vision Behind Markaz Al Qiraa'aat​
Markaz Al Qiraaat was founded by Imam Abdul Rashid with a clear purpose:
To create a space where individuals of all ages can connect with authentic Islamic knowledge in a structured, supportive, and meaningful way. What began as a small initiative has grown into a community nurtured by knowledge, discipline, and spiritual growth.
Ustadh Abdul Rashid Umar is a Ghanaian/Nigerian Islamic Scholar based in New York, USA. He is an Islamic teacher whose passion is teaching the Noble Qur’an and its various recitations/riwaayaat. He also gives lessons in Aqeedah(Creed), Fiqh((Islamic Jurisprudence),Hadith, Lugha(Arabic Language), and other Islamic disciplines. He is the founder and President of Markaz Al-Qiraa’aat located in The Bronx, NY. His humble and kind personality has earned him the trust of the youth. He incorporates detailed accounts of Qur’an and Sunnah in his lectures. Alhamdulillah, he has been blessed with various Ijaazaat in different subjects of Islamic disciplines.