Saturday
November 15th, 2025
5:00 Pm - 8:00 pm
Miftaah campus
11200 East 11 Mile, Warren, Mi 48089
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Miftaah Annual Banquet

Miftaah Banquet: Annual Fundraising Dinner!

Miftaah Institute is a rapidly growing institution dedicated to serving the Muslim community by making sacred knowledge accessible and affordable. Alhamdullilah, we are grateful to our students who give meaning to our initiatives and are humbled by their diligence and zeal for learning. And it is through our community's generosity and support that we are able to serve people from across the globe!

We cordially invite you to our annual Miftaah Banquet Dinner on November 15th with keynote speakers, Shaykh Mohamed Almasmari, Imam Tom Faccine and our very own, Shaykh Abdullah Waheed to celebrate the endeavors of our students and recognize their hard work and stride in learning sacred knowledge for the sole purpose of pleasing Allah (SWT).

miftaah Travels

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Banquet Hightlights

Taught by
Shaykh Abdullah Waheed

Shaykh Abdullah Waheed was born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit, MI. He commenced his studies at the age of ten in Toronto, Canada, where he went to memorize the Quran. He completed the memorization of the Holy Quran by the tender age of thirteen and then went on to study in the seven-year extensive Shariah program in Toronto, Canada. Shaykh Abdullah then continued his research and studies, which took him on global journeys to Pakistan, Kuwait, England and other countries. Shaykh Abdullah specialized in the Tafseer of the Quran. Shaykh Abdullah spent years studying the details and beauty of our Holy book since understanding and mastering the language of the Holy Quran was always the primary goal.

Shaykh Abdullah is a co-founder and instructor at Miftaah Institute and is also the Director of Islamic Affairs at Flint Islamic Center. Shaykh Abdullah travels across North America for khutbas, workshops, and seminars. He is known for his motivational and enthusiastic style of speaking, which leaves the audience desiring to better themselves.

Hosts & Speakers

Shaykh
Mohamed Almasmari

Shaykh Mohamed Almasmari, of Yemeni descent, was born and raised in Michigan. He memorized the Qur'an at a very early age and after high school, left to study at Sana'a University. Soon after, he obtained his Bachelor/Master Degrees in Islamic Law & Islamic Science from Yemen. During his studies, he was able to obtain ijaazas in recitation & teaching of Al-Qur'an, Qur'anic Exegesis (Tafseer-ul-Qur'an), Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence), Sahih Bukhari & Muslim and Imam Nawwawi's works such as the commentary to Sahih Muslim and Riyaad-us-Saliheen. In 2007, he became the Imam of a local masjid in California few miles down from Shaykh Zaid Shakir, where he left a very high standard and tough shoes to fill. Then, In 2009, he was called upon to serve in Brooklyn in a community that was desperately in need of an Ameer (leader). Within two years, Alhamdulillah Shaykh Almasmari, by the Will of Allah swt was able turn that community around for the better. He has lead taraweeh prayers during the month of Ramadan since the age of 18. Now Shaykh Mohamed Almasmari is the Imam and Khatib at UMMA.

Shaykh
Abdullah Waheed

Shaykh Abdullah is a co-founder and instructor at Miftaah Institute and is also the Director of Islamic Affairs at Flint Islamic Center. Shaykh Abdullah travels across North America for khutbas, workshops, and seminars. He is known for his motivational and enthusiastic style of speaking, which leaves the audience desiring to better themselves.

Imam
Tom Facchine

Tom Facchine is from Southern New Jersey. He obtained his Bachelors in Political Science/International Relations from Vassar College (2011), where he embraced Islam in his senior year. After studying Arabic independently, he was admitted to the Islamic University of Madinah in Saudi Arabia where he obtained an Associates in Classical Arabic (2016) and a Bachelors in Comparative Islamic Law (2020). He also completed the chaplaincy program conducted under the supervision of The Prophet’s Mosque (2019). Out of all his extracurricular studies, his study of tafseer under Shaykh Abdallah Shinqeeti in the Prophet’s Masjid was probably the most impactful.Tom has always been a passionate advocate and instructor for Muslim Youth, founding multiple youth groups and conducting various afterschool programs. He is currently the Imam of the Muslim Community Association of Mohawk Valley in Utica, NY as well as nearby Hamilton College. In his ‘spare’ time, Tom enjoys birdwatching, hiking, camping, poetry, and learning languages. He lives in Utica with his wife and three children.

Cultivating Faith and Knowledge Through Your Generosity

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help sustain and expand the institution's efforts in making sacred knowledge accessible and affordable to the Muslim community

Celebrate the accomplishments and hard work of Miftaah Institute's students

inspire attendees with their insights, wisdom, and experiences in the field of Islamic knowledge and community service

Miftaah Institute can showcase its educational programs and initiatives to a wider audience

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Annual Report

Miftaah Institute is an open and inclusive environment for people seeking Islamic knowledge. In 2017, Miftaah Institute was established in Warren, Michigan. Founders sought to empower and educate people through an accessible and an approachable platform. Since then, we have come a long way in providing accessible, affordable, and diverse content. As our institute continues to grow, we wanted to share the growth and achievements that we had.

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The education, programs, and content we are able to provide our community are only possible with your help. Your generous support ensures that we are able to provide all the necessary resources to our students and community members to make a difference in the lives of their families and communities.

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Supporting Students of Knowledge
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Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) said:
إِذَا مَاتَ الْإِنْسَانُ انْقَطَعَ عَنْهُ عَمَلُهُ إِلَّا مِنْ ثَلَاثَةٍ إِلَّا مِنْ صَدَقَةٍ جَارِيَةٍ أَوْ عِلْمٍ يُنْتَفَعُ بِهِ أَوْ وَلَدٍ صَالِحٍ يَدْعُو لَهُ
“When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: Sadaqah Jariyah (ceaseless charity); a knowledge which is beneficial, or a virtuous descendant who prays for him (for the deceased).” (Muslim)

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Miftaah Institute is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in the United States and all donations are Tax Deductible.
(TAX ID# 85-0828075)