Mission:
To educate women and children about Islam through the teachings of the Quran and Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and to be ideal members of their communities by way of charity and public service.
Goals:
- Free Islamic education that is easily accessible to women and children
- Clothing and feeding the needy
- Clearing misconceptions of Islam in the public eye
About Al-Zahrat Al-Quadriyyah:
This organization has been serving the community since its formation in 2012.
Founder:
Syeda Khadija Quadri Al-Jeelani belongs to a well-renowned family from Hyderabad, India. Syeda Khadija is the granddaughter of Jalalatul 'Ilm Hazrath Mawlana Syed Shah Habeebullah Quadri Rahmatullahi 'alaih. She grew up in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and completed her schooling there. She received her Dars-e-Nizami from her honorable father, Hazrath Mawlana Syed Shah Badruddin Ahmed Quadri Al-Jeelani Rahmatullahi 'alaih. Her teachers also include Shaykh 'Alayyan Rahmatullahi 'alaih, who was from Alexandria, Egypt. She moved to the United States in the early 90's. Syeda Khadija has always kept herself busy with teaching classes intermittently at various mosques. She conducted Tajweed and Basic Fiqh classes at Chicago Sunni Muslim Society at two different locations. Syeda Khadija is Najeeb-at-Tarfain: Hasani Sadaat from her father's side and Hussaini Sadaat from her mother's side. Syeda Khadija is the 38th descendent of the beloved Prophet Muhammad (s) and the 25th descendent/grandchild of Huzoor Ghawthul A'zam Sayyidina Shaykh 'Abdul Qadir Al-Jeelani (r)Radi Allahu Ta'ala 'Anhu.
Syeda Khadija earned her Bachelor's degree in Biology and a Certificate in Health Education and Promotion from Benedictine University. She is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Management and Organizational Behavior from Benedictine University. She is an 'Aalimah from a renowned Jami'ah in India and is currently working on her Faadhilah degree.
Board Members:
President - Sayyida Khadija Quadri Al-Jeelani
Secretary - Syed Umar Quadri
Treasurer - Rabbya Quadri
Information Systems - Syeda Sara Quadri
Sharifa Zainab
Madiha Saher-Quadri
Syeda Zainab Quadri