Who is its founder?

The Seminary is the legacy of Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui, a scholar thoroughly versed in both traditional Islamic and secular studies, with a lifetime of experience in learning, practicing, teaching, counseling and mentoring in the Western world.  Download the bio of Shaykh Mokhtar here.

What does a graduate look like?

A graduate has developed a high Spirituality Quotient (SQ), understands Islam as not being but becoming, has a refined character (akhlaq), practices what he or she knows, and navigates modern life with a rational and spiritual compass with confident certainty (yaqin), safety (‘afiya), insight (hikma) and selfless service to others (khidma).