Sheikh Burhan Hamdan is an accomplished Muslim Community Leader and School Principal with deep expertise in many communities. He helped lead and deliver communities’ goals and objectives while guided by the Quran and The Sunnah of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Allah’s Peace and Mercy be upon him) as understood and practiced by the Prophet’s great companions may Allah be pleased with them all. Sheikh Hamdan has the right combination of hands-on process implementation, team work and management experience, combined with solid Islamic knowledge.
Imam Burhan Hamdan
Education, Professional Development & Technical Skills
- General Islamic Studies Diploma – Islamic Online University
- Foundation of Islam Certificate – Islamic Online University
- Dawah Certificate – Islamic Online University
- Master’s in Business Administration/Technology Management – University of Phoenix
- Bachelors of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering – Wichita State University
Areas of Strength
- Leadership Vision and Execution
- Team Work/Cooperation
- Initiative
- Counseling
- Youth Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Work Standards
Selected Achievements
- Courses and Certificates in Hadith, Tawhid, Tajweed, and Life of Prophet
- Led mentoring and counseling programs for children, youth, adults, and refugees
- Developed and led educational programs for children, youth, adults, and new Muslims
- Led numerous Friday and Eid prayers in many communities around the United States
- Developed and conducted workshops related to Marriage in Islam, Foundation of Dawah in Al-Islam, and Hajj and Umrah
- Led and helped in the effort to develop full time Islamic schools, weekend schools and Quran Memorization Program
- Served as Teacher, Vice Principal and Principal for various Weekend Schools
Imam's Services
Services provided by Sheikh Burhan Hamdan
Friday
- Khutba (1:15-1:45pm)
- Detailed explanation of khutba with Q&A (After Isha for 20 mins)
Saturday
- Islamic Core Belief (12:00pm – 1:15pm)
- Seerah of Prophet Peace Be Upon Him (After Isha for 20 mins)
Sunday
- Noor Al Huda Weekend School Assembly (10-10:15am)
- Arabic Class for Adults (10:15am-11:15am)
- Quran for Adults (11:15am – 12:15pm)
- Tafseer of Quran (After Isha for 20 mins)
Monday
- Non program day
Tuesday
- General Topics and Q&A with students @MSA Bradley Masjid (After Isha for 45 mins)
Wednesday
- Explanation of Imam Nawawi 40 Hadith (After Isha for 10 mins)
Thursday
- Explanation of Imam Nawawi 40 Hadith (After Isha for 10 mins)
Office Hours:
- Wednesday to Sunday 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Contact Imam to schedule time outside office hours
- Email: imam@icpeoria.org
- Phone (leave a message): 309-688-4605
Appointment by email or phone is highly recommended to guarantee Imam’s availability
Creed:
Ways to Teach the Young Tawhid (English)
Tawheed Creed (Arabic)
Tawhid Tawhid Tawhid Monotheism
Salah (Prayer):
Virtues of Salat (Arabic_English)
The Conditions, Pillars and Requirements of the Prayer (English)
Islam Second Pillar_ Daily Prayer_Salat (Arabic_English)
The Prophet’s Prayer Described (English)
The Prophet’s Prayer Described (Arabic)
Sujood as-Sahw
Sujood as-Shaw Charts
Salah – Surah and Dua Transliteration and Translation
Leaving a Space Between People Praying in Congregation – COVID-19
Fasting:
Book of Fasting al-Bukhari (Arabic)
Hadeeth on Fasting (English)
Guidance for Fasting Muslims (English)
Fiqh Rulings on Tarawih Prayer (English)
100 Questions On The Rulings Of Fasting (English)
What Breaks the Fast Chart
Zakat:
Zakatul_Fitr_Booklet_Eng
Tafseer:
Explaining Surah al-Fatihah (English)
Hadith:
Commentary of Forty Hadiths of An-Nawawi (English)
Seerah:
Stories Of The Prophets By Ibn Kathir (English)
Stories of the Prophets for Children (Arabic)
When the Moon Split (English)
Men And Women Around the Messenger (English)
The Illustrious Women of Islam (English)
Various Topics:
The Beginning and The End (English)
Ten Directives for Protection Against the Plague
Islamic Lessons & Rulings Pertaining to the Coronavirus
Prophetic Prayers for Epidemics and Sickness
Friday Reminders:
Patience
10 Directives to Protect Against Plaque:
Virtues of Shaban
Salah:
Salah
Sujood as-Sahw
Developing Khushu in Salah:
Understanding Surah Al-Fatiha and last 12 Surah