Mowlid Khalif Ali has spent over twelve years listening to the questions young Muslims are afraid to ask. As an Imam at Abubakar Islamic Center in Minneapolis, he has counseled countless students, parents, and seekers navigating faith in the modern world.
He holds a Bachelor's degree in Arabic and Islamic Sciences, a Master's in Usul al-Fiqh (Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence), and ijazat in various classical Islamic texts. Trained in engaging modern ideologies, he specializes in guiding young Muslims through questions of faith, doubt, and meaning with honesty, depth, and compassion.
Imam Mowlid is the Director of Abubakar Islamic Institute in Minneapolis, MN. He is also the founder of an online Islamic learning program for middle and high school students, driven by his belief that every young Muslim deserves access to authentic knowledge. He is the author of Oasis of the Qur'an and The Last Atheist on Earth.