Usama al-Atar | Nudba.com

Al-Hajj Usama Al-Atar is originally from the holy city of Karbala. He is well rounded at the academic level, and he is very active at the religious level as well.

He completed his B.Sc. in Chemistry at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. He then moved to the United States, where he started working in the field of his specialty at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Long Beach, and then moved to the University of California, Los Angeles. He has several publications in the fields of Diabetes and Cancer research. He completed his Ph.D. in Chemistry at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada, where he paved the way for a thorough understanding of kidney stones. His research has been highlighted by Science News, C&N News, and by BBC. He completed his postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Alberta, Canada, and is currently working in the field of solar and environmental consulting.

In addition to his academic career in Science, Al-Hajj Usama is a well known figure in serving Islam. He studied the Holy Qur’an along with its recitation at a young age, in Kuwait and in Iran. He started reciting Qur’an professionally at the age of 14, and by the age of 19 he started receiving invitations as a reciter of the Holy Book.

In addition to reciting the Holy Qur’an, Al-Hajj Usama also started reciting Latmiyyat (poetry commemorating the deaths of Ahl Al-Bayt (as)) as well as Qaseedas and Anasheed (poetry celebrating the births of the Holy Prophet and Ahl Al-Bayt (as)). As a result, Al-Hajj Usama became widely known as Mulla Usama. He has recited in several Majalis and places world wide including Kuwait, Bahrain, London (UK), Vancouver and Toronto (Canada), California, Michigan, Florida, and Colorado (US), Iran, as well as the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain (as) in his hometown city of Karbala.

Al-Hajj Usama had the unique opportunity to study under some well learned scholars including Ayatullah Seyed Murtadha Al-Qazwini and Seyed Mustafa Al-Qazwini. He learned a lot from his dedicated teachers and then he started reciting Majalis and lecturing at different communities world wide. He has recited in Dubai (UAE), London (UK), Vancouver and Toronto (Canada), Fresno-California, Los Angeles-California, Denver-Colorado and Detroit-Michigan (US), as well as Sydney (Australia).

Al-Hajj Usama Al-Atar’s role as a teacher cannot be overlooked. He started teaching at a young age at a weekend Islamic school in Vancouver B.C. He also taught at the Islamic Educational Center of Orange County (CA), Husseini Weekend School (CA), City of Knowledge (CA) as well as Az-Zahraa Academy (Vancouver). He inspired and motivated his students as he taught them Islamic History, Arabic, Qur’an and Ethics. Some of his students have progressed to become Qur’an reciters and teachers.

Al-Hajj Usama is very involved with the youths, as he understands the significant role they play in society. In 2005, he established the Active Muslim Youth of British Columbia (AMYBC) a not-for-profit organization aimed at educating the youth and raising awareness about the true message of Islam that includes love, peace, tolerance, knowledge and perseverance.

In appreciation of all his efforts, he won the Ambassador of Peace Award from the United Peace Federation in May 2006. He is indeed viewed as an icon of peace and as a role model for many youths.

Al-Hajj Usama has also made several press appearances. In July 18th, 2005, the daily news paper in Vancouver, The Vancouver Sun published an article about his involvement with young Muslims and his teachings that are all about love, peace and compassion. He has also been repeatedly invited to several television interviews and has helped people understand the true message of Islam and Ahl Al-Bayt (as). He has a daily show, Words of Virtue, that airs on Al-Anwar satellite channel to millions of viewers World wide. He also has a weekly radio show, Visions & Perspectives that airs on Radio Fatima in London, UK, and is the host of Youth in Focus, a weekly show that airs on Ahlulbayt TV to millions of viewers World wide.

Al-Hajj Usama is a proud servant of Islam, the Qur’an and the Ahl Al-Bayt (as). He has made several albums and publications to help people understand Islam, the Qur’an and the message of Ahl Al-Bayt (as). He prays to God to give him the strength and the support to fulfill his humble mission in raising awareness among the people and increasing their love to learn about Islam and follow the path of Ahl Al-Bayt (as).

Biography adopted from usamaalatar.net

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Real bravery & True Strength | Usama al-Atar

Did you know they had a 'gym' during the time of the Holy Prophet, sort of, lol, but that does not give real bravery or true strength...

Fatima not welcoming the two caliphs, rude? | Usama al-Atar

Given the infallibiliy & high morals, how come Lady Fatima did not welcome the two caliphs, gave them her back, and did not return their salaam?

Joining Salat in 3rd or 4th Rak'ah | Usama Al-Atar

Joining the Salat in the 3rd or 4th Rak'ah | Usama Al-Atar

What is Welayah (Guardianship) | Usama Al-Atar

What is Welayah (Guardianship)?

"Imamah" mentioned in Quran? | Usama al-Atar

Is the concept of "Imamah" mentioned in the Holy Quran?

Islamic 'Roots of Religion' | Usama Al-Atar

As a Muslim, what do you believe in? Essentially, what are the foundations, or roots, of your religion? I don't care what your mom & dad say or, you need to know this for yourself.

Does Family impact one's upbringing | Usama Al-Atar

Does Family impact the upbringing of an Individual?

Hussain Inspires Me | Usama al-Atar

Hussain Inspires Me... (English Poetry)

Rabana Salli Ala Ahmed | Usama al-Atar

Is it just me, or does this poetry really brings joy to the heart? Allahuma Salli 'Ala Muhammad Wa Alli Muhammad ربـنـا صـلِّ على أحمدَ خيرِ المرسلينا و عـلى الساقي على الحوض أمير المؤمنينا و عـلـى فـاطـمة الزهراءِ أمِ الأكرمينا و عـلى السبطينِ و السجادِ زين العابدينا و عـلـى الـباقر و الصادقِ علماً و يقينا و على الكاظمِ موسى و الرضا فضلاً و دينا و الـتـقـي الـخاشعِ الباسطِ بالجودِ يمينا و على الهادي الذي أشرق كالشمس مبينا و الـزكـي العسكري الحسن الخلقِ أمينا و عـلـى الـقائمِ بالقسطِ مغيثاً و معينا آلِ يـاسـيـنَ الـهُداتِ الطيبينَ الطاهرينا ربـنـا سـيـدنـا صلِّ عليهم أجمعينا

Abu Hanifa vs. Behlool | Usama al-Atar

Only Behlool can hit Imam Abu Hanifa with rock and get away with it... Please respect the leaders of other schools of thought and don't laugh 😀 And recite salawat to show your are gratful for following the Imams of Ahlulbayt and non other!