Our Team

Our Story

In 2012 a group of passionate community members gathered to discuss the state of Muslim communities in the US. A lot of good work was done with Masajid and Islamic Schools built all over the country. It is time to start building for the future. Al-Madinah was born, and over 400+ quality programs and events were accomplished since its inception. The main goal is to meet, complement, enrich, and empower the social, educational, and recreational needs of the Muslim community. Today, many of our programs are planned, created, and executed by the youth, our upcoming community leaders. Please help support our endeavor.

Board Members

Alaa Kanan

Alaa Kanan holds a PharmD and is a dedicated working mother of two. She has been actively involved in Almadinah Community Center for several years, serving on the board of directors with a strong commitment, where she brings her expertise and passion for community care to support various initiatives. Alaa is passionate about organizing events that strengthen community bonds, from educational workshops to family activities.

Balancing her professional career and family life, she brings both leadership and compassion to her role. Outside of her work and volunteering, Alaa enjoys family and friends outings.

Ziad Hummos

Ziyad is a businessman and entrepreneur in the Automotive industry. Before co-founding Al-Madinah, he served our community in various capacities, first as the president of the Executive Committee at Masjid Saad, then on the social committee, and finally on the Board of Education at the Toledo Islamic Academy for several years. As a Board Member, Ziyad leverages his passion for community service by organizing many of the spiritual growth and rejuvenation activities as well as facilitating youth workshops. Ziyad is most passionate about empowering the Muslim community both locally and nationally.

Mohammed Al-Nsour

Mohammad is an oncologist who moved to Toledo in 2008. He served in the educational committee at the Toledo Islamic Academy for 2 years. Realizing the need for a community center to complement existing Islamic institutions in town, he co-founded Al-Madinah Community Center in 2013, and served as its president since inception. Dr. Al-Nsour believes in team work and shared decisions, but his passion is youth development. He believes that the youth should have the opportunity to establish and operate Al-Madinah activities, and assume leadership when ready. He also believes in collaboration and forging relationships with other Muslim groups and institutions, as only together can we make positive change in the community. Mohammed is a talented chess player and coach, loves to play table tennis, and enjoys the thrills the sport of fishing provides.

Mohammed Abusamieh

Mohamed is a rheumatologist and co-founder of Al-Madinah Community Center. As a Board Member, he has served as the secretary since its inception in 2013. Before starting Al-Madinah Community Center, Dr. Abusamieh was the chair of the Board of Education at the Toledo Islamic Academy. "It is only as we develop others that we permanently succeed" is what drives Dr. Abusamieh as he leads many of our youth development and empowerment programs, as well as help develop the many educational workshops Al-Madinah offers. Through his community service, Mohamed enjoys the sense of a proud community coming together.