Welcome Shaykh Vajid Pathan

Alhamdulilah after a long search, we are excited to welcome Shaykh Vajid Pathan as our new Imam and resident scholar. We feel deeply grateful for this addition to our community, and we pray that through his leadership, we grow closer to one another and ultimately to our Creator.

We are honored to share that Shaykh Vajid and his family will be visiting us monthly until he officially joins us full-time in December, insha'Allah. This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our community, and we ask for your continued du'as for our success and unity.

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About Shaykh Vajid Pathan

 

Shaykh Vajid Pathan was born and raised in Connecticut, where his journey into Islamic scholarship and community leadership began. He studied at the University of Connecticut before pursuing advanced Islamic studies at the prestigious Islamic University of Madinah. There, he earned a diploma in Arabic and graduated from the College of Shari'ah. With a deep focus on comparative Fiqh, Aqeedah, Tafsir, and Hadith, Vajid also completed an advanced course in inheritance law at Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi. Currently, he is pursuing a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, set to graduate at the end of Fall 2024.

 

With over 12 years of experience in teaching, community service, and leadership, Shaykh Vajid has served as the Youth Director in Connecticut and, most recently, as the Imam and Director of Religious Affairs at the Islamic Center of Morgantown, West Virginia. His innovative programming, including the establishment of a thriving Quran academy, has positively impacted hundreds of families and individuals. Now, as the resident scholar at the Worcester Islamic Center, Shaykh Vajid is excited to bring his passion for education, community building, and spiritual growth to his new role.

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