Fayaz Tilly is an Islamic scholar, educator and Muslim Chaplain. At present, he is the Khateeb, one who delivers the Friday sermon to congregants, Imam and Religious advisor for the Muslim Council of Calgary and also serves as a full time Chaplain at the University of Calgary and a part time Chaplain at Mount Royal University and SAIT.
He graduated from the Al-Madania Islamic Seminary in Buffalo, New York where he graduated with distinction. He was a recipient of gold medal along with his colleagues for Interfaith work by the World Interfaith Harmony Week, awarded by King Abdullah II in 2017 and continues to serve various communities across Canada and the United States and has great interest and experience in collaborating and building bridges with different faith/spiritual and philosophical traditions promoting inclusivity, and religious pluralism.
He also serves as an instructor after founding IlmIntensive in 2007, enjoys skiing, bike riding and has a keen interest in youth oriented activities and community development. He lives in Southern Calgary with his family.
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