What is mya?
About Us
Our Vision
For the sacred tradition of Islam to resonate and thrive in the Australian context.
Our Mission
Provide youth with guidance, tools and support networks to serve their families, communities and humanity at large
Foster an Australian Muslim culture which resonates with those living here while staying true to Islamic principles
Guide youth to become healthy, whole and equipped to embody Islam at the highest level
How are we different?
We rely on guidance from credible scholars and societal figures to achieve our goals. Our mentors are experienced and understand the nuances of practicing Islam in Australia.
While we consult our elders, our organization is youth-led to better resonate with and empower young people to address issues impacting them.
We aim to practice traditional Islam in the Australian context, adapting classical principles to resonate with contemporary society while staying true to our tradition.
Our Mentors
Shaykh Abdul Hadi Shah-Idil
Shariah Advisor
Shaykh Abdul Hadi is an instructor of Hanafi Fiqh at Daar Ibn Abbas and a lecturer of classical Arabic at Charles Sturt University.
Recently he completed a Masters in Hanafi Fiqh and Legal Methodology under the tutelage of Dr. Salah Abulhajj and has become a qualified Mufti (jurisconsult).
After receiving a university medal and graduating with First Class Honours in Economics from the University of New South Wales, Shaykh Abdul Hadi left in 2010 to study Arabic at the Qasid Institute in Jordan. During this period, he also furthered his learning of Arabic morphology and syntax under the tutelage of Shaykh Ali Hani and Shaykh Rajab Mutambay, and studied traditional Islamic sciences including Islamic law (fiqh), theology (aqidah), and Qur’anic exegesis (tafsir) with Jordanian scholars.
Since returning to Australia in 2012, Shaykh Abdul Hadi has continued his studies, particularly in Hanafi Fiqh under the guidance of Dr. Salah Abulhajj and Hadith methodology (mustalah) with Shaykh Abdul Moez Nafti. He has also taught at various institutions, including Daar Ibn Abbas and ISRA Academy.
Dr. Samir Mahmoud
Strategy Advisor
Dr. Samir Mahmoud is currently Academic Director of Usul Academy, and Lecturer on the Diploma in Islamic Psychology at the Cambridge Muslim College.
Recently he was Assistant Professor at the Lebanese American University.
He has a BA (Hons) in Anthropology & Politics with a focus on multicultural theory and comparative religion, and an MA in Architectural History, Theory & Urban Design with a focus on the traditional townscape from the University of New South Wales, Sydney Australia. He also holds an MPhil in Theology & Religious Studies with a focus on comparative philosophy and aesthetics. He completed a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Cambridge under the supervision of Dr. Timothy Winter (Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad).
Alongside his academic studies, he has pursued knowledge of the Islamic sciences under traditional scholars, particularly in Tripoli, Lebanon.
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