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.

• Session 2, Day 1 — Ash-Shifa: The Rights of the Beloved ﷺ as the Heart’s Ultimate Anchor and Cure
  Drawing from the classical work Ash-Shifa by Qadi Iyad, this session explores the rights the Prophet ﷺ holds over our hearts — and how fulfilling those rights becomes a source of healing and grounding. True love for the Prophet ﷺ is not merely devotional — it is the anchor the restless heart has always been searching for.
• Session 4, Day 2 — Dalail al-Khayrat: The Salawat Practice That Anchors the Heart
  Imam al-Jazuli’s Dalail al-Khayrat is one of the most beloved collections of Salawat in the Islamic tradition — recited across centuries as a means of drawing close to the Prophet ﷺ. This session explores the spiritual wisdom behind this practice and how a consistent Salawat devotion becomes an anchor for the restless heart, grounding us in love and remembrance throughout the day.

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 3.0, 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.

• Session 2, Day 2 — From Hira to Here: Reclaiming Stillness in a Hyper-Connected World
  The cave of Hira’ was a place of complete disconnection from the world — and it was there that everything changed. This session draws a direct line between that sacred stillness and the reality of our lives today, asking the question: what does Hira’ look like in a world of infinite notifications and endless noise? A practical and spiritual exploration of how we reclaim our anchor in the modern age.

With a deep-rooted passion for Islamic education and digital engagement, Ustadha Syahidah Amir 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.

• Session 6, Day 1 — Sakan: The Prophetic Home as a Sanctuary of Peace
  The word Sakan in Arabic means both home and stillness — and that is no coincidence. This session examines how the Prophet ﷺ cultivated peace within his own household, and what it means for us to build homes that are true sanctuaries — not just physically, but spiritually. A timely reminder that stillness begins where we live.

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.

Session 6 — When You Think You’re Falling: Finding Your Footing Through the Sirah

There are seasons on the path to Allah Almighty when we stumble, when worship feels heavy, faith feels thin, and we wonder whether this journey is only meant for those who never fall. In this session, bestselling author and poet Ameera Aslam shares from her own story of losing her footing and finding her way back, drawing on the life of the Prophet ﷺ as a source of steadiness. Through moments of hardship, grief and setback in the Sirah, she explores how mercy, patience and istiqamah carried the Prophet ﷺ and his Companions forward, and what that can teach us about getting back up.

The session closes with a gentle guided writing exercise, giving you space to reflect honestly on your own moments of falling and to put into words the mercy that has held you. No writing experience is needed. Just a pen, an open heart, and a willingness to sit with your own story.