Scholars for your minbar
Traveling Scholars of America sends qualified scholars to masajid across the country for Jumuah, halaqaat and charity appeals.
From a Friday khutbah 
to an evening halaqa 
to an appeal for a cause 
we bring authentic knowledge to your community.
What a visit can be
Jumuah khutbah
A scholar delivers the khutbah and leads the prayer, in English with Arabic where it serves.
Halaqa
An evening or weekend circle on tafsir, hadith, fiqh or the heart, for brothers, sisters or youth.
Charity appeal
After the khutbah, a scholar explains a partner charity’s cause and makes the appeal.
Weekend program
Jumuah, a halaqa and a youth session over two days.
Q&A with the community
An open session after Maghrib for the questions people carry.
Languages
Several scholars teach in Arabic, Urdu and Somali as well as English.
Honorarium and travel
Each visit carries an honorarium plus travel. We share details when you request.
Any size of masjid
From storefront musallas to large centers, we come where we’re asked.
Our scholars
4 scholars
How booking works
Booking takes a form or a message. We match a scholar to your date and your community, then handle the travel.
Request
Fill in the Google Form or message us on WhatsApp with your masjid, city, preferred date and the kind of visit.
Match
We suggest a scholar who fits your topic, language and audience, and confirm the date with you.
Arrange
We book the travel. You share the time of Jumuah or the halaqa and who to meet at the door.
Visit
The scholar delivers the khutbah or halaqa, and the appeal if you asked for one.
After
The honorarium and travel are settled, and we stay in touch for the next visit.
Causes we appeal for
Orphan sponsorship
Clean water wells
Refugee relief
Islamic education
Masjid construction
Food security
Medical aid
Ask us and we’ll consider it.
Where we’ve been
Choose a state to see the masajid we’ve visited there.
California
- Anaheim, Sample masjid, June 2026, Hamza Qureshi
Georgia
- Atlanta, Sample masjid, February 2026, Yusuf Rahman
Illinois
- Chicago, Sample masjid, October 2025, Ibrahim Saleh
Kentucky
- Louisville, Sample masjid, September 2025, Yusuf Rahman
Michigan
- Dearborn, Sample masjid, November 2025, Abdullah Hamid
Minnesota
- Minneapolis, Sample masjid, May 2026, Abdullah Hamid
New Jersey
- Paterson, Sample masjid, March 2026, Ibrahim Saleh
Ohio
- Columbus, Sample masjid, August 2026, Yusuf Rahman
Texas
- Houston, Sample masjid, January 2026, Hamza Qureshi
Reciting, teaching, purifying
Why we travel
Traveling Scholars of America exists for religious and educational purposes: to help scholars travel, and to spread authentic, sourced knowledge to Muslims across the country.
What each visit carries
Allah describes the Prophet ﷺ as one who recites His verses, teaches the Book and wisdom, and purifies (al-Baqarah 2:129). Every visit tries to carry those same four things to a new community.
Fund a visit
Your gift pays for a scholar’s travel to communities that can’t cover it on their own.
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How far ahead should we book?
Four to six weeks gives us the best chance of matching your date. Message us for anything sooner.
What does a visit cost?
Each visit carries an honorarium plus travel. We share the details once we know the date and city.
Can a scholar make an appeal for our masjid’s own project?
Yes. Tell us the project when you request, and we’ll prepare the appeal with you.
Can you appeal for a charity of our choice?
We appeal for our partner charities. If you have another cause in mind, ask and we’ll consider it.
Which languages do the scholars speak?
All teach in English. Several also teach in Arabic, Urdu or Somali; see each scholar’s page.
Do you hold halaqaat for sisters?
Yes. Tell us the audience when you request, and we’ll plan the session for it.
Can we request a specific scholar?
Yes. Open their page and use the request button, or name them in the form.
We’re a small community. Can we still book?
Yes. Donations help us reach masajid that can’t cover the full cost.