Imam Abdullah, born and raised in the GTA, has traveled globally to study the Qur'an and Islamic Sciences, and is now pursuing a master's certification in psychotherapy. Since 2007, he has served as an Imam, educator, and youth mentor, with a strong passion for youth development and nurturing a strong Muslim identity across Canada.

Mufti Junaid Hanslod was born in India and moved to Canada in 1997. He returned to India to pursue Islamic education, memorizing the Quran and completing the Alim course at Darul Uloom Falahe Darain Tadkeshwar, Gujarat. He obtained Ijazah in 10 Qiraa’hs and further specialized in Hadith under the guidance of renowned scholars, including a year at Mazahirul Uloom Saharanpur with Ameerul Mumineen fil Hadith Shaikh Yunus Jonpuri (رحمة الله عليه).

His pursuit of knowledge led him to Madinah, where he studied Hadith for three years at the Islamic University, receiving Ijazah from several distinguished scholars, including Shaikh Muhammad Awwamah (أطال الله عمره).

Since 2005, Mufti Junaid has led Taraweeh prayers in Burlington, Ontario. He officially became an Imam at HIA in 2015. Since then, he has been committed to guiding the community through religious teachings, spiritual counseling, and educational programs.