Who Is Imam Adly?
Sheikh Muhammad Sayyid Adly currently serves as the Imam of Masjid al-Muslimiin and the Director of the Islamic Center of Columbia. His expertise has been a resource of Islamic knowledge to the Muslim community of Columbia, South Carolina for over 45 years. He is also the founder of Adly Publications and has authored 70+ books about Islam.
He is very enthusiastic and passionate about helping both Muslims and non-Muslims alike to gain a better understanding and appreciation of Islamic practices and principles according to the Qur’an and Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah, Muhammad (ﷺ), with the understanding of the Righteous Predecessors.
Personal
- Born in Egypt in 1949 to a family from the tribe of Juhayynah
- Living in America since 1975
- Married with many children and grandchildren
Professional
- Two Ijaazah Degrees from Egypt and Saudi Arabia
- Teacher at the Holy Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia (1974-1975)
- Imam – Islamic Mission of America in Brooklyn, NY (1975)
- Imam – Masjid Al-Muslimiin in Brooklyn, NY (1976-1977)
- Principal – Madrasatul Ikhuah in Brooklyn, NY (1978)
- Imam – Dar Al-Arqum in Brooklyn, NY (1979)
- Representative – Muslim World League in NY (1977-1980)
- First official Chaplain & Consultant – SC Department of Corrections in Columbia, SC (1982)
- Hajj Consultant & Guide – Makkah, Saudi Arabia (1995 – 2020)
- Member – AMJA (American Muslim Jurists Association)
- Vice Chairman – NAIF (North American Imams Federation)
- Founder – Adly Publications