Guest Speakers

Dr. Sayed Amjad Hussain came to the United States in 1963 after graduating from Khyber Medical College in Peshawar, Pakistan. After receiving training in general surgery and cardiovascular surgery he returned to Pakistan in 1970 and served on the faculty of Khyber Medical College for three years. Currently he holds an emeritus professorship in cardio-thoracic surgery in the College of Medicine and Life Sciences and an emeritus professorship in humanities in the College of Arts and Letters at the University of Toledo. He is the first person to receive a dual faculty appointment in science and the humanities. For over 36 years he has been an op-ed columnist for the daily Toledo Blade and has written for other English and Urdu publications in the US and in Pakistan. Currently a vascular laboratory (at St Charles Mercy Hospital, Toledo) a Clinical Skills Center (at Khyber Medical College, Peshawar), a distinguished lectureship in Medical Humanities (at the University of Toledo), an endowed professorship in cardio-thoracic surgery (at the University of Toledo) and a visiting professorship between Khyber medical College, Peshawar and the University of Toledo bear his name. In 1998, in recognition of his services to the city of his birth, the citizens of Peshawar conferred on him the title of Baba-e-Peshawar (Father of the City)In 2020 the University of Toledo conferred on him an honorary doctorate (DSc) in recognition of his philanthropy and his services to the profession and the community.

Shahzad is serving in the field of IT consulting, forensics, cybersecurity & management since year 2000. He extended his services in IT forensics for 3 years under UNMIK (United Nations Mission in Kosovo) as a member of Special Police Unit commonly known as SWAT Team. Earned his Bachelors in Computer Sciences from Pakistan Military Academy & holds several certifications for his field of work. After graduating as a 2nd Lieutenant from PMA and serving over 12 years in Pakistan Army took retirement at the rank of Major to pursue his passion in IT. He Moved to USA and worked for many fortune 100 IT companies. Presently he is working for GDIT. He also extends his volunteer services as IT consultation for non profit organizations and community in the states of Louisiana and Michigan. He owns a Michigan based IT company “The Computer Healer LLC” which provides IT consultation, hardware & software support for small business as well as home / student users in the area.

Dr. Farha Abbasi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Michigan State University and core faculty member of the Muslim Studies Program. She is from Pakistan and settled in the United States since 2000 with her three daughters.
Her areas of interest are cultural psychiatry and teaching medical students how to provide culturally appropriate care to Muslim patients. She is the founding director of the Annual Muslim Mental Health Conference. She is also the managing editor of the Journal of Muslim Mental Health and Director of the Muslim Mental Health Consortium, Michigan State University.
She currently chairs the Mental Health Task Force for the Mayor of Lansing, Michigan.

Farah Manawar is a licensed cosmetologist and a master skin care professional. She has a long life passion for skincare and enjoys treating specific beauty issues, from anti-aging to helping heal acne- prone skin. Her technique and touch were perfected over 10 years of pure hands on passion with an impressive selection of non-invasive machines with natural and clinical high grade professional products. Farah also offers expert advice on specific skin, hair and healthy diet for beautiful clear glowing skin. At present Farah is an independent service provider at Massage Bliss in okemos and in Saginaw MI.​

Live Q & A session on “Estate Planning for Muslims” via Zoom by Adil Daudi, J.D.

Adil Daudi is owner of Daudi & Kroll, P.C. law firm located in Okemos, MI. Mr. Daudi is recognized in the mid-Michigan area for his Business and Estate Planning practice. He regularly counsels his business clients on operations and legal concerns, including drafting, reviewing, and advising on contractual matters, such as employment, buy-sell, and other corporate related documents. Additionally, Mr. Daudi places a strong emphasis on counseling his clients on risk management strategies ensuring their interests are met. Mr. Daudi frequently speaks to other professionals and professional groups, assisted living centers, hospitals, and government agencies across Michigan on various business, estate planning, and health related topics. Get more details at www.daudikroll.com

Live Q & A session on  “COVID-19” via Zoom by Dr Ghulam Khaleeq, M.D., FCCP

Dr. Khaleeq is board certified in pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine, neurocritical care medicine and sleep medicine. He is a graduate of Khyber Medical College in Peshawar, Pakistan. He continued his training at Drexel University College of Medicine and Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he completed his fellowship in pulmonary medicine and critical care medicine. Dr. Khaleeq is married and has three children. He enjoys running, music and family activities.