AQA Faculty Board

Founding Members الأعضاء المؤسّسون

Shaykh Vladimir Sahiron

Founder/AQA President

Islamic University of Madinah, KSA

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  • Islamic University of Madinah, Major in Islamic Jurisprudence, Graduate
  • Licensed Electronics and Communications Engineer, Masters in Public Administration
  • Former Engineering Instructor in Ateneo de Zamboanga University, worked as Engineer in Saudi, researcher at Regional Darul Ifta’ ARMM, Engineer in DPWH and DICT
  • Consistent First Honor student, Batch Valedicotrian, Student Leader, Latin Awardee
  • Owner of Global Pot Restaurant & Catering in Zamboanga City

Shaykh Ahmad Bayan

Co-Founder/AQA Director

King Saud University, KSA

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  • Almaarif Educational Center, Inc., Graduate
  • BS in Islamic Jurisprudence (Basilan Islamic College) and BS Customs
    Administration (Southern City Colleges), Graduate
  • First Class Honors, Postgraduate Diploma, Major in Training Teachers of Arabic to Non-Native Speakers from the Teacher’s Training Department in Arabic Linguistics Institute of King Saud University, KSA.
  • a Haafidh.
  • a Shari’ah Counselor-at-Law

Shaykh Randy "Abu Furqan" Evangelista

Co-Founder/Instructor

Al-Iman University, Yemen

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  • studied BS in Civil Engineering at Western Mindanao State University
  • earned his Islamic knowledge from Al-Iman University, Sana’a, Yemen and Darul Hadith, Ma’bar, Yemen, in 2014.

Shaykh Raffy Camlian

AQA Consultant

Islamic University of Madinah, KSA

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  • Master’s Degree holder in Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence from Islamic University of Madinah, KSA.
  • Graduate of BS in Islamic Jurisprudence, IUM, KSA.
  • Holder of Diploma in Preparatory Education, IUM, KSA.
  • Studied Computer Science at STI College – Cubao and Nursing at St. Dominic College of Arts and Sciences.
  • CEO of Chillies Fried Chicken
  • Fatwa Board Member, Shariah Law Expert and Halal Auditor of Ulama Council of Zamboanga Peninsula

Male Instructors المعلّمون

Shaykh Nadhir Oquendo

Islamic University of Madinah, KSA

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  • BS in Da’wah and Usuluddeen from Islamic University of Madinah, KSA.
  • Registered Medical Technologist from Saint Louis University in Baguio City; graduated as BATCH VALEDICTORIAN in High School.
  • former Arabic Language instructor in Eastern College, Baguio City; former ALIVE Teacher.
  • current Department Head for Follow Up on New Muslims, Discover Islam Baguio, Baguio City.

Shaykh Ahmed Abtahi

Islamic University of Madinah, KSA

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  • Native Arabic Speaker
  • graduated SUMMA CUM LAUDE from the College of Shariah of Islamic University of Madinah, KSA.
  • earned an educational diploma from the College of Da’wah and Usuluddeen
  • a consistent FIRST HONOR STUDENT since kindergarten in Saudi Ministry.

Shaykh Mohammad Basheer Bayan

Mu’tah University, Jordan

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  • earned his Islamic education from the College of Shariah of Mu’tah University, Jordan

  • a haafidh from Zain bin Thabit Institute

  • Ijazah Holder, certified to teach and transmit the Qur’an with precision

  • QEALIS (Qualifying Examination in Arabic Language and Islamic Studies) passer

Shaykh Al-Hafeyz A. Bautista

Islamic University of Madinah, KSA

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  • Master’s Degree in Da’wah & Islamic Culture from Islamic University of Madinah, KSA.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Da’wah & Fundamentals of Religion from Islamic University of Madinah, KSA.
  • Studied Shari’ah & Arabic Language at Mahad Almaarif Educational Center, Inc., Baguio City
  • President/Director Ma’had Al-Ilm, Taguig City

Shaykh/Dr. Jibrin Alauddin Talani

Islamic University of Madinah, KSA

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  • Graduated from Alma’arif Educational Center, Baguio City
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Graduate (New Era University, Quezon City)
  • First Class Honors , BS in Noble Hadith and Islamic Studies, Islamic University of Madinah, KSA
  • First Class Honor in Master’s Degree in Jurisprudence of Sunna and Sources, Islamic University of Madinah, KSA
  • Doctorate in Jurisprudence of Sunna & Sources – College Faculty of Noble Hadith & Islamic Studies (Ongoing), Islamic University of Madinah, KSA

Shaykh Shater Saleh

Islamic University of Madinah, KSA

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  • Graduated from College of Shari’ah at Islamic University of Madinah, KSA.
  • Graduated from Secondary Institute of Islamic University of Madinah, KSA.
  • Graduated from Almaarif Educational Center Inc., Baguio City

Shaykh Abdulhadee Juljani

Islamic University of Madinah, KSA

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  • Bachelor’s Degree in Shariah (Islamic Jurisprudence), SUMMA CUM LAUDE, Islamic University of Madinah, KSA

  • Master’s Degree in Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence (Usool al-Fiqh), Islamic University of Madinah, KSA

  • Top 1, Graduated from Almaarif Educational Center, Baguio City 

  • Graduated from MSU Science High School, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi

Shaykh Abuhafs Mujahid

Islamic University of Madinah, KSA

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  • BS in Da’wah and Usuluddeen from Islamic University of Madinah, KSA.
  • Instructor, Alhadi Islamic Institute

Shaykh Al-Midzbar Bunajal

Islamic University of Madinah, KSA

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  • Alma’arif Educational Center, Baguio City
  • Haafidh from Zaid bin Thabit Istitute for Qur-an Memorization, Marawi
  • Bachelor of Arts in Hadith and its Sciences, Islamic University of Madinah, KSA
  • Master’s Degree in Hadith and its Sciences Islamic University of Minnesota, USA (ongoing)
  • Graduated from Ateneo de Zamboanga University
  • High School Batch Valedictorian, Notre Dame Highschool

Shaykh Alsam Adjilul

King Saud University, KSA

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  • Master’s Degree in Islamic Studies Major in Jurisprudence and its Principles, King Saud University, KSA

  • BS in Islamic Studies Major in Jurisprudence and its Principles, King Saud University, KSA

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Teacher’s Training for Non-native speakers of Arabic Language, King Saud University, KSA

  • Batch Top 1, Alma’arif Educational Center, Baguio City

  • Registered Nurse

Shaykh Jamaldin Alih

Dar Al-Hadith Al-Khayriyyah, Makkah, KSA

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  • current student at Dar Al-Hadith Al-Khayriyyah, Makkah, KSA
  • earned his Islamic education from Almaarif Education Center.
  • finished his BS in Computer Science at Universidad de Zamboanga.
  • Most requested Arabic Language Instructor of students in Al-Qur’an Academy

Shaykh Hagmier Jairan

Islamic University of Madinah, KSA

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  • graduated from the College of Hadith, Islamic University of Madinah, KSA
  • Licensed Civil Engineer from Western Mindanao State University, Zamboanga City

Shaykh Adam Haddaman

International University of Islamic Sciences, Jordan

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  • Taking Master’s Degree in Creed and Contemporary Doctrines at King Khalid University, KSA

  • Graduate, with a grade of EXCELLENT, of Bachelor in Fundamentals of Religion, College of Dawah and Fundamentals of Religion, International University of Islamic Sciences, Kingdom of Jordan

  • Graduate, with a grade of EXCELLENT, of Master’s Degree in Sharia Judiciary from the Graduate Schools of International University of Islamic Sciences, Kingdom of Jordan

  • Graduate of Zaid Bin Thabit Institute for the

  • Memorization of the Holy Quran, Marawi City.

Shaykh Adzmain Alih

Qassim University, KSA

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  • earned his Islamic education from Almaarif Education Center.
  • Graduated from College of Shari’ah, Qassim University, KSA
  • an entrepreneur

Shaykh Muhammad Jaujohn Puti

Al-Masjid an-Nabawiy, Madinah, KSA

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  • Student at the College of Al-Masjid an-Nabawiy, Madinah, KSA
  • Bachelor’s Degree of Qur’an and its Sciences
  • Arabic Calligrapher

Female Instructors المعلّمات

Ustadha Asma Sapantun

Islamic University of Madinah, KSA 

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  • Native Arabic Speaker
  • studied Islamic Jurisprudence from the College of Shari’ah in Syria.
  • finished her elementary and high school education in Saudi Arabia.
  • Financial Assistant in Saudi Embassy
  • Currently studying at Islamic University of Madinah, KSA.

Ustadha Rashiada Mohammad Ain

Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman University, KSA

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  • SUMMA CUM LAUDE (First Class Honors), Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh, KSA
  • Diploma in Arabic Language from Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh, KSA 
  • graduated from Al-‘Amal Women’s Institute for Teaching the Qur’an and Sunnah in Marawi, Philippines.
  • a haafidha

Ustadha Rashieda Dapii

Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman University, KSA

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  • graduated from Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh, KSA.

  • holder of Diploma in Arabic Language from Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh, KSA in

Ustadha Mozifa Ibbin

Al-Qur’an Academy International, PH

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  • Registered Nurse with degree in Nursing (Ateneo de Zamboanga University)
  • currently taking up Doctor of Education at PCU-Manila
  • a top notched Shariah Lawyer/Counselor-at-Law
  • a graduate of Arabic Language and Islamic Studies – Intensive Course at Al-Qur’an Academy International, PH
  • finished an Arabic Language Course and attended a Qur’an Memorization and Revision at Darul Hijrah Academy, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah.

Ustadha Sitti Khadija Lintasan

Umm Al-Qura University, KSA

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  • graduated as First Class Honors from Arabic Language Institute at Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah, KSA

  • Ijazah Holder for two canonical recitations of Qur’an, Hafs & Shu’bah from ‘Asim with sufficient accuracy

  • a haafidha and completed her Qur’an Memorization and graduated as valedictorian in the Arabic Language program at Ma’had Assunnah Insititute

  • Registered nurse and a graduate of BS Nursing from Western Mindanao State University

  • Consistent valedictorian from elementary to high school

Ustadha Shaiwra Mae Morales

Al-Qur’an Academy International, PH

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  • a holder BS in Computer Science from Western Mindanao State University
  • Professional Education Certified and a holder of NC II in 2D Animation from the Technical Education Skills in Development Authority

Ustadha Bai Enthiezar Diga

Al-Qur’an Academy International, PH

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  • Pioneer graduate of Marhala Mutawassitah Program (online) at Al-Qur’an Academy International, PH
  • Current student of Mindanao State University, BA in English Language Studies
  • a graduate of Mutawassitah Level at Manaabir Annoor Educational Center and Mustawaa Ath-Thalith at Al-Hikmah Learning Institute
  • Owner of Ishq Artistry which offers handwritten arabic calligraphy products

Ustadha Jeanylyn "Zainab" Deladia

Al-Qur’an Academy International, PH

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  • Pioneer graduate of Marhala Mutawassitah Program (online) at Al-Qur’an Academy International, PH
  • BS Civil Engineering from
    Polytechnic University of the Philippines
  • Former Mathematics Tutor, KUMON learning center
  • Home-based tutor