Ustadh Muhammad Salleh al-Azhari is among SimplyIslam’s pioneer members, currently serving as its Education Chief, playing a pivotal role in the organisation’s educational and religious initiatives. He is a certified instructor recognised by both the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) and the Asatizah Recognition Board (ARB), ensuring his adherence to the highest standards of Islamic education and scholarship.

Ustadh Muhammad Salleh completed his primary, secondary and pre-university education at Singapore’s prestigious Madrasah Aljunied, well-known for producing many of Singapore’s prominent Islamic scholars and leaders. He then continued his academic pursuit at Malaysia’s National University (UKM) where he gained a solid grounding in various disciplines, before furthering his studies at the esteemed Al-Azhar University in Egypt, one of the oldest and most respected institutions of Islamic learning in the world. His time at Al-Azhar provided him with deep insights into Islamic jurisprudence, theology, and the Arabic language.

Fluent in Arabic, Ustadh Muhammad Salleh has conducted numerous courses and translation projects, further showcasing his proficiency in the language. His ability to navigate complex Arabic texts and convey their meanings accurately to non-Arabic speakers has made him a valuable asset to the Islamic educational community. He teaches various subjects at SimplyIslam including Hadith, Aqidah, Prophetic Healing, Ruqyah, and others.

Ustadh Syakir Pasuni is one of Singapore’s most respected religious figures, with over 18 years of experience spanning the faith-based sector and public service.

Currently serving as the Registrar of Muslim Marriages (ROMM), he has dedicated his career to strengthening the Muslim family unit and nurturing the spiritual well-being of the community. He previously served as Kadi and Deputy Registrar at ROMM, and as a Naib Kadi for nine years before that.

Among his most notable contributions is his role in conceptualising the Bersamamu (“With You”) programme — a flagship pre-marriage guidance initiative that has supported more than 36,000 Muslim couples in Singapore to date.

Beyond his institutional roles, Ustadh Syakir is a trusted voice in the community — known for his grounded, compassionate approach to Islamic guidance. He has served as Khatib and Imam at mosques across Singapore, and currently sits on the Fatwa Committee (2025–2028).

At Awakening Ihsan 2026, Ustadh Syakir brings with him a deep understanding of the human heart — its struggles, its longings, and its capacity for stillness when anchored in faith.

With a deep-rooted passion for Islamic education and digital engagement, Ustadha Syahidah Amiruddin currently serves as the Principal at SimplyIslam, where she is committed to nurturing spiritually grounded and socially conscious Muslims. 

Her experience spans teaching Qur’an and Fardhu ‘Ain at KAFA and an online Islamic school in London, as well as providing personalised tuition. She previously taught at SimplyIslam and served as Social Media Coordinator at Safinah Institute, and also contributed to national outreach efforts as a Social Media Strategist Intern at MUIS. 

An alumna of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Ustadha Syahidah brings together academic grounding, grassroots experience, and a media-savvy approach to Islamic education.

Ameera Aslam is a Singaporean-born writer, award-winning poet, editor, translator and activist. She is the author of three books: Desiring Light: Poems & Reflections (2020), which won the Daybreak Press Book Award in 2021; These Ramadan Lights, a collection of 60 poems written across two Ramadans; and When You Think You’re Falling (2024), a bestseller in Singapore and Malaysia about holding on to God’s mercy and overcoming spiritual burnout. Her writing has appeared in a range of Muslim publications and platforms, including SimplyIslam.sg, Muslim.sg and Karyawan.

Beyond her own books, Ameera was the founding editor of MuzlimBuzz.sg and edits, translates and proofreads for publishers such as Nusantara Books and Wasila Press. She founded Shems Tabriz Communications & Consultancy, coaches aspiring writers, leads spiritual retreats, and speaks regularly on writing, poetry and finding one’s voice. Her activism focuses on supporting survivors of domestic violence and raising funds and awareness for migrant workers in Singapore. She is now based in Melbourne.

Ustadh Syed Mohsen Alsagoff comes from a distinguished lineage of scholars on both his father’s and mother’s side. His late grandfather, Syed Abbas Alsagoff, was a renowned Islamic scholar in Singapore whose students include many respected asatizah, while his maternal grandfather, Syed Abdullah Bin Haroon Aljunied, served as a prominent scholar and member of the National Fatwa Committee.

Grounded in over 12 years of Islamic studies at the prestigious Madrasah Aljunied Al-Islamiah, Ustadh Syed Mohsen went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Theology (Usuluddin) from Yarmouk University, Jordan in 2018. He has served as Vice-Principal of SimplyIslam’s Islamic School and continues to teach at Madrasah Aljunied Al-Islamiah today. His scholarly interests lie in Fiqh, Tafsir, and the Sirah — and it is this deep love for the Prophetic biography that he brings to Awakening Ihsan 2026