Imam Sohail, is the Resident Imam of the Islamic Center of East Lansing. He lives in East Lansing with his wife and two sons. Imam Sohail and his family moved to East Lansing from Morgantown, West Virginia, where he served as an Imam for about ten years. Imam Sohail has a Bachelors Degree in Computer Engineering from West Virginia University and a degree in Islamic Studies from IOU. He has taught Islamic courses at West Virginia University since 2012. He served as Imam for the Islamic Center of Morgantown, West Virginia from 2005-2014. He has served as an Imam at Federal and State Prisons since 2002 in West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania & Michigan. Imam Sohail was a recipient of the President's Gold Volunteer Award in 2006. Imam Sohail is a Graduate of Federal Bureau of Investigations Citizen's Academy. He is also certified as a Mental Health First Responder by the Smile and Khalil Center.
Aside from leading prayers, Imam Sohail is available for guidance and consultation to everyone insha'Allah. When the Imam is away on visits or is delivering a sermon/lecture, one may drop a note with contact information and Imam Sohail will schedule a follow up visit. Prior to your visit on any day, it is advisable to setup an appointment at mutually convenient times by contacting the Imam via eMail info@lansingislam.com
Aside from leading prayers, Imam Sohail is available for guidance and consultation to everyone insha'Allah. When the Imam is away on visits or is delivering a sermon/lecture, one may drop a note with contact information and Imam Sohail will schedule a follow up visit. Prior to your visit on any day, it is advisable to setup an appointment at mutually convenient times by contacting the Imam via eMail info@lansingislam.com
Imam Sohail's Weekly Schedule
Day |
Activity |
Time slot |
Monday |
Arabic Reading & Writing - Semester 2 Arabic Grammar - Book 2 Semester 1 |
6:00-7:00 PM 7:00-8:30 PM |
Tuesday |
Office Hours (Appointment Recommended) Islamic Studies Class - Youth Boys and Girls Age 8-12 |
1:00 PM - 3:45 PM 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Wednesday |
Office Hours (Appointment Recommended) Seerah Class |
1:00 PM - 3:45 PM After Maghrib |
Thursday |
Office Hours (Appointment Recommended) |
1:00 PM - 3:45 PM |
Friday |
Jummah (Sermon & Prayers) and Office Hours Student Jummah (when public schools are in session) - Friday Night Halaqah (Lecture) |
12 PM - 3 PM 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM After Maghrib |
Sunday |
Arabic Language & Grammar - Book 1 Semester 3 Arabic Grammar - Semester 3 (Youth Islamic Studies Class)(Age 12-18) |
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 7:00 - 8:30 PM 4:00 - 5:30 PM |
Saturday, Day off from work
Islam 101 2:30 PM, 1st Sunday of every month
Youth Jeopardy 2:30 PM, 3rd Sunday of month
Visiting Prisons, 3rd Thursday of every month
Islam 101 2:30 PM, 1st Sunday of every month
Youth Jeopardy 2:30 PM, 3rd Sunday of month
Visiting Prisons, 3rd Thursday of every month