Religious Leadership
IOST has a diverse group of religious leaders dedicated to supporting the community and overseeing the mosque. Below is a list of our leaders.
Open Position
- Junior Imam
Accepting Applications Now
Overview of Assistant Imam Position at IOST:
The Islamic Organization of the Southern is an established, nonprofit 501c3, organization serving the needs of Muslims in the Greater Binghamton Area. We are currently seeking applicants to fulfill the opening of Assistant Imam at IOST. The Assistant Imam is expected to assist the Imam in leading
religious practices; establish and promote educational and extracurricular programs for adults and youth; the establishment of a unified Muslim community welcoming to all Muslims from different backgrounds and cultures. The Assistant Imam will report to the Board of Trustees.
Required Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Islamic Studies, or a related field, from an accredited higher education institution
Fluency in English, and proficiency in Arabic
Essential knowledge of Islamic Shariah
Memorization of the entire Qur’an with good recitation skills
Ability to interact with and relate to youth
Ability to work with people of different cultures and backgrounds.
Ability to teach Qur’an and religion, both to Muslims and non-Muslims
Essential Responsibilities:
Lead daily prayers at the Masjid, when needed.
Give the Khutbah and lead prayer for Jumu’ah, when needed.
Provide community services, as needed. These would include funerals, marriages and divorces, youth and family counseling
Provide Quran and Hadith studies, Seerah and Fiqh lessons, and other Islamic topics to increase knowledge and provide for spiritual growth of community members
Teach in After-School Qur’an and Islamic Studies program for children
Develop and implement educational programs and extracurricular programs for new Muslims and youth
Experience:
One to two years, post graduation. Candidates with internship experience will also be considered.
Compensation: The total compensation will be commensurate with the qualifications of the selected individual.
All individuals who are interested in this position should send a cover letter and resume to iost.openings@gmail.com. For more information about IOST: http://www.iost.org.
Sister Areeba Baig is the female scholar-in-residence at the Islamic Organization of the Southern Tier. She was born and raised in Southern California and completed memorizing the Qur’an while in high school. After high school, Sister Areeba pursued formal studies in Arabic and Fiqh with local scholars and online courses before traveling to Pakistan in 2006 to study at Jamia Binoria. There, she graduated summa cum laude with an Alamiyya degree in 2010, focusing on various Islamic sciences, including Hadith, Tafseer, & Fiqh. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the City University of New York (CUNY). She is also a senior instructor of Hadith in Boston, Massachusettes.
She has been serving the Islamic Organization of the Southern Tier community for the past 12 years where she teaches various classes, provides support and counseling to the community’s women and youth, and answers Fiqh questions for sisters.
Board of Trustees
Dr. Imran Ali
Br. Hanif Dandia
Br. Arshad Fasih
Dr. Muhammad Imtiaz
Dr. Ehtisham Siddiqui
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Support & Volunteer Staff
- Name: Sister Kiran Shah
- Designation: Al-Nur Academy
- Name: Sister Amina Haq
- Designation: Al-Nur Academy
- Name: Brother Sajid Bhutta
- Designation: Ma'rifa Program
- Name: Sister Malayka Mudassar
- Designation: Al-Nur Academy, Ma'rifa Program
- Name: Ustadh Ahmad Mohammad
- Designation: IQRA After-School
- Name: Brother Revend Zebari
- Designation: Al-Nur Academy
- Name: Sister Esma Eisa
- Designation: Ma'rifa Program
- Name: Brother Avras Taha
- Designation: Al-Nur Academy, Ma'rifa Program
