Shaykh Waseem Abrahams who serves as an Executive member of the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC-SA) and heads its Youth Desk, began his journey in seeking Islamic knowledge at a young age by memorizing the Holy Qur’an under the tutelage of the late Shaykh Serag Johaar and Shaykh Noor Scott.
He later travelled to Egypt to further his studies, spending three years at Al-Azhar University in Cairo. Subsequently, he furthered his education in Makkah, where he obtained a specialized degree in the Arabic language and Education from Umm Al-Qura University.
Upon returning to South Africa, he assumed the role of Imam at Ighwatul Islam Masjid in Bridgetown, and currently also serves as Imam at the Nurul Islam Masjid in the Bo-Kaap. He completed an Honours degree in Islamic Studies from the International Peace College South Africa (IPSA).
Through these vital roles, he is deeply committed to guiding and developing Muslim youth and the wider community, focusing on the pursuit of beneficial knowledge and positive growth.
