The Heart Behind the Institute

YASSER MUHAMMAD ABDULLAH ELKADY

Founder & Visionary Leader

About The Founder

Sheikh Yasser Elkady, born in Alexandria, Egypt, completed the memorization of the Holy Quran at age nine, known for his melodious and precise recitation. He studied under leading Quran reciters and scholars from Al-Azhar University, earning one of the highest Sanads (chains of transmission) in the ten canonical Qira’at. At Al-Azhar. He specialized in the fourteen Quranic recitations (Mutawatir and Shadh) and the science of vocal Maqamat, graduating in 2007. Sheikh Elkady served as Imam and official reciter at the World Islamic Sciences and Education University in Jordan. In 2011, sheikh Yasser was honored that he got a call to be the Qari of the Jordanian Royal Court. He also used to  recite on the Jordanian official Quran Radio in the weekly program. Sheikh Yasser Elkady has participated in numerous international Quran competitions and was honored to be recognized by His Royal Highness Prince Ali bin Nayef at the Hashemite International Quran Competition in 2011. With over 24 years of teaching experience, Sheikh Elkady has trained and graduated hundreds of Imams and Huffadh worldwide in both Qira’at and Maqamat. He currently serves as Imam of Colleyville Masjid in Texas and a Professor at Al-Huda University Online. and here are two testimonials from his students.