Our Imam

Shaykh Khalid Nasr (born in 1971) is an Imam of Egyptian origin, who although knowledgeable in several disciplines, specializes in the various styles of Qiraat (recitation of the Quran, or the Islamic Holy Scripture). Most of his life was spent living and learning in Egypt, although he moved to the United States in 2000 where he has since stayed and worked as an Imam (Islamic religious leader).

Imam Khalid was always interested in learning Quran, and this interest led him to eventually memorizing the whole Quran, reciting it with full authenticity, and qualifying as a teacher of it, with the help of an experienced shaykh. He then went on to study the Ten Quranic Recitation Styles along with Quranic Sciences and Islamic Jurispudence (according to the teachings of Imam Abu Hanifah) at Al-Azhar (the most famous Islamic Academic Institute). As he continued to pursue his Quran studies under some of Egypt’s well-known scholars, his recitation ability improved until he obtained certification (Ijaazah) as a reciter and teacher of the Ten Authentic Recitation Styles.

Additionally, Imam Khalid studied Arabic and Islam at the Dar-ul-Uloom College, where he later completed his Master’s Degree, and at al-Azhar, where he obtained a Qiraat certificate. His post-graduation work includes teaching and researching Islamic Studies in Egypt, as well as preparing Islamic radio programs and leading congregational prayers there. His other achievements include winning several Quran competitions and reciting Quran at public gatherings. He is currently working on his Ph.D in Hanafi Fiqh (Jurispudence) through Cairo University, although he lives with his family in the United States.

Some of his important teachers include Shaykh Ahmad Essa Al-Masarawi, Shaykh Shaban Salah Hussein, Shaykh Ahmad No’man Albakri Al-Sharif, Shaykh Ahmad Almasri, Shaykh Antar Eid Hussein, Shaykh Attia Siddiq, and Shaykh Ahmad Abdulghani Al-Rawi.

Office Hours for Imam

Saturday:  1.15pm - 3.00 pm

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday:  7.30 pm - 8.30 pm

Tuesday, Thursday:  12pm - 2:00 pm

Friday [Every other week]:  30 minutes after Jummah prayer

OR

By appointment on the other days:
Contact number is: 617 479 8341
[The Imam’s day off from Sunday afternoon and Monday every week]