BS Electrical Engineering
Engineer at RS&H Engineering
- Current ICN President
- Chair of the Engineering and Construction Committee for many years
ICN is at a critical phase in the growth of our community with the number of new attendees and another new facility at 248. How will we serve the growing community, while maintaining and paying for 4 facilities? We must also look at the political climate, both local and federal, and get more involved on all levels. We have to look at what non-Muslim communities are doing politically, and learn from their successes and failures. Financially, we must look at EVERYTHING. We need to spend more in areas where it's beneficial to the community, while looking for areas to cut back. We need to make sure we are providing the right programs and opportunities to the community and continue to grow our full-time and weekend schools.
We must also meet our financial obligations for the construction of Phase 1 of 248, while always keeping in sight future phases.
We can only do the items noted about if we are united! We always talk about Muslim unity - don't ask for it internationally, if we can't do it at home in our masjids. May Allah help and guide us! Ameen!

- BS Accounting
- MS Management Information Systems
Sr. Program Analyst at the American College of Surgeons
Fundraising Committee
Br. Ishtiaq was born in Bangladesh, and spent his childhood in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and moved to the United States in 1992. After earning his BS from the University of Indianapolis and MS from DePaul University, he worked with organizations such as Arthur Andersen LLP, the Government of Singapore Investment Services, and Prime Group. Currently, he serves as a Senior Program Analyst at the American College of Surgeons. Since 2004. He has been actively involved with ICN, supporting fundraising efforts for Masjid Al-Hilal, the 75th Masjid, and now the Masjid An-Noor project. He is also a founding member of Dar Us Sunnah Masjid in Evanston, where he helped to raise funds to transform a vacant church into a vibrant masjid that serves Chicago, Skokie, and Evanston.
He envisions ICN as a diverse and inclusive community, prioritizing youth engagement and services that address the needs of all demographics. Strengthening existing programs, introducing new initiatives, and fostering collaboration with other Islamic organizations are key to growth. He also aims to establish a sustainable Endowment Fund to achieve financial independence, allowing future donations to focus entirely on capital projects and improvements. By listening to community feedback and working together, he believes ICN can continue to thrive and serve as a model for other communities.

BS Environmental Science and Marine Biology
Partner at Happy Place Family Services in Naperville
- Current ICN Board of Directors Member
- Education Committee
- Seniors 65+ Committee
- Girls Club
InshaAllah, to create an inclusive and empowering environment for all community members—sisters, youth, young professionals, brothers, and seniors.
To encourage volunteerism, leadership, and active participation across generations, ensuring everyone feels valued and respected. By promoting diversity, brainstorming ideas to meet the unique needs of different groups, and fostering a sense of belonging.
ICN must be a place where every community member feels heard, connected, supported, and inspired to contribute to the community.

Law & Security - Customs Administration, 1995, Sir Sandford Fleming
Mgr Interntl Trade, Robert Bosch LLC, Oakbrook Terrace IL, Bosch.us
- Current Board of Director
- Secretary of the Board
- ICN Cub Scouts
As a current Board of Director, over the past two years Shaji has witnessed the continuous growth of our ICN community and the personal commitment it takes to help serve ICN to the best of his ability. Alhamdulillah, there have been several large initiatives driven by the growth of our community and the demand for various services. With the growth and services, he believes that we are still in an infancy stage in many governance and functional areas, in respect to the size of our community, and he would like to continue supporting the organization with his professional and community service experience. His goal is to continue focusing on supporting the organizational growth, the structure of core functions, and implementing compliant processes to ensure ICN has a strong foundation to continue serving our greater community for years to come; Insha’Allah.

Master's in Computer Software Engineering
Subject Matter Expert at Tabush Group, New York
- Spiritual Sub Committee - June 2021 to Feb 2024
- Membership Committee - February 2023 - Present
- Communication Sub Committee - December 2023 - Present
- IT Committee - August 2024 - Present
Br. Abdullah has been a proud Naperville resident for over 10 years. He is deeply invested in our community's well-being. His passion for technology, fueled by a Master's in Computer Software Engineering, translates into real-world solutions. At Tabush Group, he has thrived as a Subject Matter Expert, implementing and managing Desktop as a Service and Managed IT for diverse clients.
Now, he envisions automating and streamlining the services offered by ICN to improve operational efficiency and better serve youth, seniors, and our broader community. This approach will strengthen our infrastructure and enhance our spiritual programs, significantly increasing ICN's positive impact on those we serve.