Our Team

  • Dr. Imane Khayat, Executive Director and Life Coach

    Imane is a certified life coach and relationship coach. She has been leading the matrimonial service at her local masjid for several years and has organized the Midwest Muslim Single events for the past years. Imane is certified to use the SYMBIS Assessment to help couples launch lifelong marital life. She holds a Ph.D in management and has served as an instructor and a researcher in higher education for many years. She also co-founded Morocco Green Building Council earlier in her career. Imane has been an active community member serving on educational, strategic committees, as well as coordinating volunteers and organizing parenting webinars and events. Imane has been married for over 17 years to a supportive husband and together they have three children praise be to Allah (SWT).

  • Sameera Ali, Board Member and Life Coach

    Sameera Ali is a real estate professional and community advocate with a B.S. in Psychology. Her background has given her a strong interest in human connection, communication, relationships, and the many factors that contribute to healthy and meaningful relationships.

    As a board member of Mahabah, Sameera is passionate about supporting Muslims as they navigate the journey toward marriage. She believes that building strong families begins with intentionality, understanding, and creating opportunities for individuals to connect in a meaningful and faith-centered way.

    Through her professional and community involvement, Sameera enjoys bringing people together and creating spaces where individuals feel welcomed, supported, and understood. She is married to a supportive husband and together have three children praise be to Allah (SWT).

  • Dr. Iqbal Muhammad, Advisor and Leadership Coach

    Iqbal is a community leader passionate about strengthening families and building connections in Cincinnati. He is an alum of C-Change, a community leadership and engagement program through the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, and has been an active volunteer in the region for the past six years. Iqbal has served on various committees and supported initiatives that promote education, mentorship, and community well-being. He is deeply committed to fostering harmony, growth, and belonging within the community. Iqbal is married to Aasiya, and together they are raising their son, Musa, and newborn daughter, Nashrah.

  • Adam Mohamed, Board Member

    Adam joined Mahabah in 2025. He has contributed to the event team including singles events, couples events, and community information sessions. Responsibilities include planning, management, and execution. He is currently working with the team to pilot online Muslim singles events, and also working part time with the level up boys mentorship program. He holds a Bachelors degree in Mechanical engineering and works in the aerospace industry. Adam has worked with rowing summer camps as a volunteer for kids, and has experience tutoring students from Pre K to college, including special needs children. He enjoys being involved the local Cincinnati Muslim community, Martial arts, athletics, sports, and outdoor activities of all kinds.

  • Naser Hussaini, Life Coach

    Naser has an undergraduate degree in Chemistry with a Master's in Business Administration and is currently a Director of Product Stewardship and Regulatory Affairs. He is a board member at the Islamic Center of Mason Learning Academy (ICM LA). He has been an active community member and volunteered in different groups. Being a part of the organizing team of the Midwest Muslim Singles events, he realized the need for proper coaching for Muslims during their marital journeys. In his 11 years of being married and a father of two children, he learned what makes a marriage work and is driven to educate Muslims about the most critical issues in a successful marriage. Naser is currently working on completing his life coaching certification and will be one of our coaches.

  • Dr. Abdelrahman Soliman, Advisor

    Dr. Abdelrahman Soliman is board certified in psychiatry and addiction medicine. He has had his outpatient private practice in Cincinnati for the past 19 years. He is passionate about serving the community and has been counseling couples and youth for several years. Dr. Soliman's contribution remains indispensable as he engages in the development of coaching materials and imparts crucial training to our coaching team. Dr. Soliman is a parent to three grown-up children and a grandparent to three cherished grandchildren.

Mahabah, Inc’s volunteer team comprises dedicated sisters like Dala in Michigan, Caithlin in Ohio, Hala in North Carolina, Sana in Kentucky, and other passionate volunteers who play a vital role in creating connections and reaching out to communities. They serve as liaisons in various communities to bring singles, and families of singles together.