About the Islamic Scholar: Moulana Sheikh Mehdi Hazari was born in Toronto, Canada and was educated in Florida where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree. Dr. Mehdi earned his PhD from prestigious Johns Hopkins University in environmental sciences.Dr. Mehdi works at US Environmental Protection Agency as a research scientist, in 2011 he was awarded Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers it is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their independent research careers. He got involved in Islamic studies from very early age and was influ-enced by his highly knowledgeable father and loving mother. He recently has been working with Sheikh Mohammed Al-Ali Al-Halabi to enrich his religious knowledge. Dr. Mehdi is central to the community’s various activities, picnics, volunteer activities, IABAT school and travels to various parts of USA for speeches and lectures.