Our Team
Shayaan Shaikh (Founder & CEO)
Jordan Esparza-Kelley (Photographer/Videographer)
Zaid Khan (Development Coordinator)
After years of experience in the nonprofit industry, Shayaan decided to found Pillars Consulting. Prior to that, Shayaan served as the Midwest Area Manager at Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD). He served as Director of Fundraising for Young Muslims (YM) for 4 years and graduated with a B.S in Psychology from UIC in December 2021.
Zaid Khan (Development Coordinator)
Jordan Esparza-Kelley (Photographer/Videographer)
Zaid Khan (Development Coordinator)
Zaid currently serves as an Outreach Coordinator at ICNA Relief for the Chicagoland Area. He also sits on the Young Muslims national shura and leads the fundraising and finance departments. Zaid graduated with a B.S. in Psychology from Loyola University in May 2023
Danial Farrukh (Development Coordinator)
Jordan Esparza-Kelley (Photographer/Videographer)
Jordan Esparza-Kelley (Photographer/Videographer)
Danial Farrukh is a student of Dr. Abu Zayd at the Quran Literacy Institute in NJ and of Imam Asif Hirani at the AMAL Program in Dallas. He is enrolled in both 2-year programs. He is pursuing a master's in nonprofit management/philanthropy and is a graduate of Rutgers University double majoring in HR Management and IT. Danial joined Youn
Danial Farrukh is a student of Dr. Abu Zayd at the Quran Literacy Institute in NJ and of Imam Asif Hirani at the AMAL Program in Dallas. He is enrolled in both 2-year programs. He is pursuing a master's in nonprofit management/philanthropy and is a graduate of Rutgers University double majoring in HR Management and IT. Danial joined Young Muslims in 2011 and has served in numerous local, regional, and national roles.
Jordan Esparza-Kelley (Photographer/Videographer)
Jordan Esparza-Kelley (Photographer/Videographer)
Jordan Esparza-Kelley (Photographer/Videographer)
Jordan Esparza-Kelley is a Chicagoland photographer with a decade of experience. Whether it’s covering events all across Navy Pier, or huge conferences like MAS-ICNA, he uses photography to immortalize the best moments from events into your favorite memories.
Our Speakers
Sh. Omar Hedroug
Ust. Faizan Mumtaz
Sh. Hassan Natour
While in college, Shaykh Omar was accepted at the Islamic University of Madinah. He completed an associate degree in the Arabic language and a Bachelor’s Degree from the College of Shariah, graduating with the highest honors. He currently serves as the full-time education director at the Islamic Center of Naperville.
Sh. Hassan Natour
Ust. Faizan Mumtaz
Sh. Hassan Natour
Shaykh Hassan Natour currently serves as the Youth Imam at the Prayer Center of Orland Park. He received his Bachelor's degree in Islamic Law from the Islamic University of Medina and has since been serving his community in various facets. In addition to this, Shaykh Hasan also serves as a Muhsen spiritual instructor.
Ust. Faizan Mumtaz
Ust. Faizan Mumtaz
Ust. Faizan Mumtaz
Faizan Mumtaz has been working as a mentor for Muslim youth since the age of 13 through Young Muslims (YM) and studied Classical Arabic at the Fajr Institute in Cairo, Egypt. He began his passion for teaching Quranic Arabic at the Islamic Learning Foundation and Bayyinah Institute. He currently works as an IT Project Manager by day and teaches Arabic and Quranic Studies evenings.
Sh. Haroon Ahmed
Hafiz Subhaan Ashrafi
Ust. Faizan Mumtaz
Imam Haroon Ahmed grew up in New York City (Queens), He is a Hafiz of the Quran and a scholar of Arabic and Islamic Studies. Imam Haroon also graduated with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. He has been serving the Muslim community of Chicagoland as an imam for almost a decade. Currently, he serves as the Resident Scholar, teacher
Imam Haroon Ahmed grew up in New York City (Queens), He is a Hafiz of the Quran and a scholar of Arabic and Islamic Studies. Imam Haroon also graduated with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. He has been serving the Muslim community of Chicagoland as an imam for almost a decade. Currently, he serves as the Resident Scholar, teacher, and academic supervisor for Masjid Uthman, he is also a first responder (trained by Khalil Center) for mental health care and suicide prevention. Additionally, Haroon has completed his alimiyyah from Darul Qasim College and is now pursuing post-alimiyyah education in advanced theology.
Br. Abdullah Basith
Hafiz Subhaan Ashrafi
Hafiz Subhaan Ashrafi
Abdullah Basith was born and raised in Chicagoland, attending different madaris and programs. He studied the Quran, Seerah, Hadith, and Tazkiya. He is currently involved in Islamic work by serving as a Murabi for YM and being an active community member at the Sacred Learning Center while furthering his Islamic education.
Hafiz Subhaan Ashrafi
Hafiz Subhaan Ashrafi
Hafiz Subhaan Ashrafi
Subhaan’s youtube videos on gaming gained a whopping 70 million views since 2011. As his virtual stage grew far and wide, Subhaan was motivated to display messages of peace and love. Beyond sports and games and YouTube, Subhaan ultimately wants to use his influence to make a difference in the world. He memorized the Holy Qur’an at age 1
Subhaan’s youtube videos on gaming gained a whopping 70 million views since 2011. As his virtual stage grew far and wide, Subhaan was motivated to display messages of peace and love. Beyond sports and games and YouTube, Subhaan ultimately wants to use his influence to make a difference in the world. He memorized the Holy Qur’an at age 15, spent an entire year learning Basic Islamic sciences, and is a self-described family man. In addition, Subhaan is a certified life coach, motivational speaker, and the founder of several related companies.
Br. Danial Farrukh
Br. Danial Farrukh
Br. Danial Farrukh
Danial Farrukh is a student of Dr. Abu Zayd at the Quran Literacy Institute in NJ and of Imam Asif Hirani at the AMAL Program in Dallas. He is enrolled in both 2-year programs. He is pursuing a master's in nonprofit management/philanthropy and is a graduate of Rutgers University double majoring in HR Management and IT. Danial joined Youn
Danial Farrukh is a student of Dr. Abu Zayd at the Quran Literacy Institute in NJ and of Imam Asif Hirani at the AMAL Program in Dallas. He is enrolled in both 2-year programs. He is pursuing a master's in nonprofit management/philanthropy and is a graduate of Rutgers University double majoring in HR Management and IT. Danial joined Young Muslims in 2011 and has served in numerous local, regional, and national roles.
Br. Obaiy Fahmy
Br. Danial Farrukh
Br. Danial Farrukh
Obaiy Fahmy currently resides in New Jersey after spending most of his life in Chicago. Obaiy has benefited most from the tutelage of his dear father, Sh. Faird Fahmy. Obaiy currently works as a Scientist at Pfizer while attending local halaqas and frequenting gatherings such as Prophetic Living.