Dr Sheikha Haifaa Younis is a prominent Iraqi-American Islamic scholar, physician, and educator. She is the Founder and Chairman of the Jannah Institute, an educational platform in Irvine, California. An American Board-Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Dr Younis uniquely pairs her medical background with rigorous traditional theological training. She holds two prestigious certificates in Qur’an memorisation and recitation: the first in Hafs ‘an ‘Asim from Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, and the second in Shu’bah ‘an ‘Asim from Al-Makkah Al-Mukarramah. She also graduated from the Mecca Institute of Islamic Studies. Driven by a passion for soul purification (tazkiyah), her highly impactful video lectures and spiritual retreats resonate deeply with global audiences, earning her over 3.7 million collective social media followers.


