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SHEIKH MAHMOUD  MUSTWAFA MONTAGER

SHEIKH MAHMOUD MUSTWAFA MONTAGER

Sheikh / Teacher/ Motivational Speaker / Consultant / TV Presenter / Public Figure
Nairobi, Nairobi Province

Summary

A Sunni Shaafi school of thought student and a spiritual educator located in Kenya with over 20 years of experience is one of the founders and a chairperson of the Generation of Peace organization based in Nairobi and Mombasa.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
31
31
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Khateeb & Teacher –

Masjid Noor
01.2020 - Current
  • Serve as Khateeb and Teacher in Masjid Noor, delivering insightful Friday Jumu'ah khutbahs and engaging in community education.
  • Actively participate in the Dawah Department, promoting Islamic teachings and guiding individuals toward spiritual growth.
  • Conduct two Jumu'ah khutbahs every month, addressing contemporary issues and spiritual guidance in the light of Qur’an and Sunnah.
  • Facilitate weekly Darsas covering various Islamic topics, with a special focus on Fiqh of Imam Shafi’i, offering deep insights into jurisprudence and practical rulings.
  • During Ramadan, lead classes on Purification of the Heart, focusing on spiritual renewal and self-reflection, in line with Qur’anic teachings and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

Khateeb

Masjid Anwar
01.2019 - Current
  • Deliver one Jumu'ah khutbah every month, addressing spiritual topics, Islamic values, and contemporary issues in alignment with the teachings of the Qur'an and Sunnah.

Personal Advisor & Online Madrasa Coordinator

The Islamic Society of North America (TISONA)
12.2020 - 07.2022
  • Provide guidance on humanitarian outreach and da'wah initiatives, ensuring alignment with authentic Islamic principles and ethical engagement.
  • Design and compile comprehensive Islamic syllabi for youth at beginner and intermediate levels, tailored to foster spiritual growth, moral development, and foundational knowledge.
  • Core subjects include:
    Qur’an – Recitation, memorization, and basic tafsir
    Hadith – Selected narrations with contextual understanding
    Aqidah – Core beliefs of Islam based on traditional theology
    Fiqh – Practical jurisprudence in worship and daily life
    Seerah – Life and mission of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
    Akhlaq – Islamic character and ethical behavior
    Islamic Studies – Holistic exploration of Islamic history, practices, and values.

Khateeb

Masjid Taqwa
01.2019 - Current

Deliver one Jumu'ah khutbah per month, focusing on spiritual enrichment, Islamic ethics, and practical guidance based on Qur'anic teachings and the Sunnah.

Assistant Imam

Masjid Al Huda
06.2018 - Current
  • Conduct weekly classes on Fiqhu Tahawulat (Signs of the Hour), offering deep insights into contemporary Islamic eschatology.
  • Teach Safinatu Najaa, focusing on foundational jurisprudential (fiqhi) principles, enabling students to understand essential acts of worship and daily religious obligations with clarity and depth.
  • Organize and lead a variety of impactful annual programs, including:
    1. Youth Forums — engaging the younger generation in relevant Islamic discourse.
    2. Biography of the Prophet Muhammad (Seerah) — detailed, spiritually enriching presentations.
    3. Islamic Festivals — coordination and educational programming for key Islamic celebrations.
    4. Isra wal Miraj — thematic classes exploring the spiritual and theological significance of the event.
    5. Madrasa Teachers’ Training — focused on pedagogy and effective teaching methodologies.
    6. Support and guidance for New Muslims (Muhtadun) and active participation in interfaith outreach initiatives.

Executive Programmer

Al Huda Tv
06.2018 - Current
  • Verified and approved all broadcast programs prior to airing, ensuring high-quality content delivery and compliance with editorial standards.
  • Produced and presented the weekly and Ramadhan program Miangaza ya Fatwa, offering authoritative Islamic rulings and guidance to a wide audience.
  • Developed and produced Influential Muslim Personalities, a 45 - 60mins talk show series highlighting the lives and contributions of key Islamic figures.
  • Successfully recorded and produced a 90-episode educational series titled The Seeker (Ewe Muridi) — 30-minute episodes focusing on spiritual growth and Islamic teachings.
  • Served as Head of Islamic Content, overseeing script development, program direction, and thematic alignment across all faith-based productions.
  • Optimized operational efficiency by redesigning processes, systems, and workspaces for increased productivity.
  • Mentored junior staff members for accelerated career growth, developing future leaders within the organization.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to develop actionable strategies that aligned with corporate goals and objectives.
  • Assessed and analyzed company budgets to find ways to minimize expenses and optimize profits.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.

A member of the Board of Directors

Coast Education Centre
07.2015 - Current
  • Develop and continuously review the organizational goals, mission, and function that meet the need of the Community.
  • Responsible for a senior managerial position within the Organization and ED will handle all other positions in consultation with the BOD.
  • Provide proper financial oversight by assisting in the development of the annual budget and ensuring that proper financial control is in place.
  • Develop a resource mobilization team to support the secretariat to accomplish its organizational vision.
  • Ensure effective organizational planning, set up of legal standards, promotion of ethical integrity, and maintenance of accountability through actively participating in an overall planning process and assist in implementing and monitoring the planned goals.
  • Recruit and orient new board members, assess board performance, undertake the responsibility to articulate prerequisites for candidates, and periodically and comprehensively evaluate its own performance.
  • Enhance the organization's public standing through clearly articulating the organization's mission, accomplishments, and goals to the public and garnering support from the community.
  • Ensure legal and ethical integrity. The board is ultimately responsible for adherence to legal standards and ethical norms.

Chairperson

Generation of Peace (GOP)
01.2015 - Current
  • Conduct annual grant meetings to assess funding opportunities, report on project outcomes, and strategize for future support.
  • Oversee overall office operations and progress, ensuring organizational goals are met through effective planning, reporting, and team coordination.

Maktab Program Coordinator

Al Imdad Foundation Kenya
05.2015 - 03.2018
  • Compiled and standardized Islamic syllabi for over 30 madrasas across the Coast region, ensuring consistency in quality and adherence to authentic Islamic teachings.
  • Designed and facilitated teaching methodology courses for madrasa teachers, focusing on pedagogy, curriculum delivery, and student engagement.
  • Supervised the performance and progress of more than 30 Islamic madrasas, offering administrative support, academic oversight, and ongoing mentorship to educators.

Lecturer

Masjid Konzi
08.2009 - 06.2017
  • Deliver annual Ramadhan classes focusing on Tafsir al-Qur’an, engaging diverse audiences with in-depth explanations and thematic reflections.
  • Covered key surahs including:
    1. Surat al-Kahf – Lessons in faith, trials, and divine wisdom
    2. Surat al-Insan – Human purpose and the path to spiritual elevation
    3. Surat Ghafir – Themes of forgiveness, divine justice, and da'wah
    4. Surat al-Hujurat – Ethical conduct, social harmony, and brotherhood
  • Integrated discussions on current affairs and Signs of the Hour (Fiqhu Tahawulat) to contextualize scriptural guidance in modern realities.

Islamic Teacher

Bahwan Muslim Academy
08.2009 - 04.2015
  • Taught Qur’an Recitation (Tajweed), focusing on correct pronunciation, fluency, and memorization techniques.
  • Delivered lessons in Arabic Language, emphasizing grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension to support deeper understanding of Islamic texts.
  • Instructed Tauhid (Islamic Monotheism), grounding students in core theological principles and belief systems.
  • Served as Class Teacher for Standard Seven (7) Blue and Green, managing academic progress, discipline, and overall student development in both spiritual and secular subjects.

Madrasa Teacher

Qadiriyyatul Alawayya Islamic Institute
01.2007 - 12.2009
  • Teach Tasawuf (Purification of the Heart), guiding students through spiritual development, self-discipline, and inner reform based on classical Islamic texts.
  • Instruct on Akhlaq (Islamic Ethics), nurturing moral character and behavior in accordance with Prophetic teachings and Qur’anic values.

Field Officer

Haki Zetu Centre
01.2008 - 08.2009
  • Facilitated workshops on Human Rights in Islam, promoting awareness and understanding of Islamic perspectives on justice, equality, and human dignity.
  • Organized various community forums within Kisauni Constituency, engaging local stakeholders in meaningful discussions and initiatives.
  • Prepared weekly and monthly activity reports, tracking progress, outcomes, and areas for improvement.
  • Built and maintained relationships through networking with different organizations, fostering collaboration on humanitarian and community-focused projects.

Education

Certification of Completion - Class six to Form Two

Menengai Social Hall, Bondeni, Nakuru
01.1997 - 12.2009

Certificate of Primary (AL-Ibitidai) Education - undefined

Makarimul-Akhlaq Islamiyyah, Bondeni, Nakuru
01.1997 - 12.2001

Certificate of intermediate (Mutawasit) and Secondary (Thannawy) Teachers Training - Islamic Studies - Arabic, Public Speaking and Communication, Computer packages, Arabic programs

Qadiriyyatul Alawayya Islamic Institute, Kongowea, Mombasa
01.2003 - 12.2009

Diploma - Islamic studies and signs of the hour (Fiqhu Tahawulat)

Ribat Bahar Nur, Mukalla, Yemen
08.2014 - 04.2015

Certificate - Participation of contemporary economic issues on Islamic perspectives

Al Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
09.2017 - 12.2017

Certificate - Imam's Training, Islamic Da'wah, Sheria, Arabic and Islamic economy

Al Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
09.2017 - 12.2017

Degree - undefined

University of Science and Technology, Sanaa, Yemen
01.2020 - Current

Skills

Critical thinking and problem solving

References

Sheikh Salim Abubakar Baajabir

Founder, Masjid Al Huda South B


Sheikh Mbarak Ahmed Awes

Imam Masjid Al Huda , South B

mualkathiry@gmail.com

+254 707 245 230


Ms Halima Mohamed

Executive Director, Coast Education Centre

halmood_halima@yahoo.com

+254 729555804


Sheikh AbdulRahman Kadhi

Country Director, Al Imdad Foundation

+254 712 049 344


Dr. Mahmoud Omar Shirazi

Dean, Qadiria Islamic Institute

+254 702 654 347

Timeline

Personal Advisor & Online Madrasa Coordinator - The Islamic Society of North America (TISONA)
12.2020 - 07.2022
Khateeb & Teacher – - Masjid Noor
01.2020 - Current
University of Science and Technology - Degree,
01.2020 - Current
Khateeb - Masjid Anwar
01.2019 - Current
Khateeb - Masjid Taqwa
01.2019 - Current
Assistant Imam - Masjid Al Huda
06.2018 - Current
Executive Programmer - Al Huda Tv
06.2018 - Current
Al Azhar University - Certificate, Participation of contemporary economic issues on Islamic perspectives
09.2017 - 12.2017
Al Azhar University - Certificate, Imam's Training, Islamic Da'wah, Sheria, Arabic and Islamic economy
09.2017 - 12.2017
A member of the Board of Directors - Coast Education Centre
07.2015 - Current
Maktab Program Coordinator - Al Imdad Foundation Kenya
05.2015 - 03.2018
Chairperson - Generation of Peace (GOP)
01.2015 - Current
Ribat Bahar Nur - Diploma, Islamic studies and signs of the hour (Fiqhu Tahawulat)
08.2014 - 04.2015
Lecturer - Masjid Konzi
08.2009 - 06.2017
Islamic Teacher - Bahwan Muslim Academy
08.2009 - 04.2015
Field Officer - Haki Zetu Centre
01.2008 - 08.2009
Madrasa Teacher - Qadiriyyatul Alawayya Islamic Institute
01.2007 - 12.2009
Qadiriyyatul Alawayya Islamic Institute - Certificate of intermediate (Mutawasit) and Secondary (Thannawy) Teachers Training, Islamic Studies - Arabic, Public Speaking and Communication, Computer packages, Arabic programs
01.2003 - 12.2009
Menengai Social Hall - Certification of Completion, Class six to Form Two
01.1997 - 12.2009
Makarimul-Akhlaq Islamiyyah - Certificate of Primary (AL-Ibitidai) Education,
01.1997 - 12.2001
SHEIKH MAHMOUD MUSTWAFA MONTAGERSheikh / Teacher/ Motivational Speaker / Consultant / TV Presenter / Public Figure