Ustadha Hafsah Ilyas

Ustadha Hafsah Ilyas is a Hafidha of the Quran with an Ijaazah, an Islamic educator, and a community speaker passionate about nurturing faith and spiritual growth. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers University, currently works as an AI Engineer, and is pursuing a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity.

Having spoken at multiple FKAD Institute conferences, Masjid Eesa youth programs, and community gatherings, Sr. Hafsah focuses on addressing the challenges young Muslims face while navigating the modern world and maintaining their Islamic identity. She is particularly passionate about empowering young Muslim women to strengthen their connection with Allah (SWT), embrace their faith with confidence, and incorporate Islamic values into their everyday lives.

Through her background in Islamic studies, technology, and community engagement, she strives to bridge faith and contemporary challenges, inspiring young Muslims toward self-reflection, spiritual growth, and a lifelong connection with the Quran.