Sheikh Hacene Chebbani was born in Algeria and has lived in Canada since 1997. In 1993, he graduated in Sharīah (BA) from the Islamic University of Madinah. While there, he took the opportunity to study Aqīdah, Fiqh, and Hadīth with some of the notable scholars of that blessed city. Sheikh Hacene also completed a Master's in Islamic finance from the UK in 2012. In Canada, Sheikh Hacene has worked in Islamic schools teaching the Arabic language and Islamic studies, serving as the Sharīah consultant and head-teacher for over six years. He is currently an Imam in Calgary where he gives regular classes and counselling, leading the prayers for a diverse community.

Mahmood Qasim is the CEO of IDRF and a distinguished nonprofit leader with over 20 years of experience driving innovation, sustainable growth, and meaningful impact across continents. Known for his strategic vision and collaborative leadership, he has strengthened governance, expanded donor engagement, and advanced mission-driven results for multiple charity organizations.