He was born and raised in the Detroit metropolitan area. He has a history of Islamic interaction with youth as he served in many different Islamic organizations in multiple capacities including – MSA, MYNA, HIRA, MMYC, AOF and local mosques. He led youth groups for boys in both Detroit and Chicago. He has studied the Quran and many of the Islamic sciences in Syria and with mentors/teachers in Michigan. He hopes to impart some of what he was able to learn and gain growing up to these young boys.