Imam Hassan Abdul Akbar

Born and raised in New York City, His Islamic education began at an early age at the feet of his father Imam Abdullah Akbar (Rahimahullah). His father was the first native Imam in the island of Jamaica and held that position for 17 years before moving to America. Imam Hassan has completed his Bachelors Degree in Telecommunication Engineering from New York City College of Technology. He then enrolled in The Islamic University of Arees in 2009, earning his Masters Degree in Islamic Studies and certification in Islamic Inheritance. Currently Imam Hassan is pursuing his PhD. In Islamic Studies specializing in Aqeedah from the American University for Islamic Sciences. He is the author of five books, including his most recent, “A Call for Unity; Guidance of the Prophet Muhammad”. Imam Hassan is a part-time instructor for Arees University. He is also the Director of Operations for Muslim Free Burial Association, a full-time Khateeb (Speaker) as well as an international Islamic lecturer.