Fayez Khwaja, a New York University Computer Science graduate, was born in Cardiff, Wales, and moved to the U.S. in 1982. He has lived in New York, Boston, Dallas, and Atlanta, and has been actively involved in community work, especially in Islamic education and youth programs. Fayez has delivered talks to various groups and taught Islamic studies in middle and high schools, fostering long-term connections with students. Passionate about economics, politics, and the outdoors, he hopes to use his position as a spiritual advisor to support the community and students at Northeastern University in their Islamic journeys.

Reach out/Book an appointment: Email or text (via Whatsapp) Brother Fayez to set up a time to meet through f.khwaja@northeastern.edu or +1 (781) 956-8708.

Office Hours Availability:

In person - Mondays from 12 pm to after Deen and Dine

Online -  Tuesdays to Fridays from 12 pm to 8 pm 

Zainab Mohamed graduated from the University of Khartoum with a BDS and practiced dentistry before earning a master’s in International Health from Uppsala University. She has worked in health program management, consulted in health education, and taken courses at Harvard and Boston University. Currently finishing a graduate degree at Tufts University, Zainab has been active in promoting cultural diversity and inclusion in public schools and served on Sharon's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. As a Muslim Spiritual Advisor at Northeastern, she aims to enrich the Muslim students' experience through her multicultural and DEI expertise.

Reach out/Book an appointment: Email Sister Zainab to set up a time to meet through z.mohamed@northeastern.edu.

Office Hours Availability:

In person - Thursdays before Sister's Halaqas (6 pm)

Virtual - Thursdays 6 pm onwards (or by appointment)