Places of Revelation

Feraidoon Mojadedi, a prominent figure in the Bay Area, California, is celebrated as a community leader, lecturer, and entrepreneur. Originating from Herat, Afghanistan, he migrated to the U.S. during the Russian invasion in 1985. With a background in history from San Francisco State University, his profound connection with poetry, particularly Rumi’s, has led him to teach classes across the globe. Fluent in Farsi, he brings Rumi’s timeless message of peace and love to life. He is also recognized for his play Layla & Majnun, debuted in Perth, Australia. Beyond his endeavors, he enjoys reading, studying, and lecturing on spirituality. He resides in Dublin, California, with his wife and children.

Prof. Abdullah Alkadi, is the CEO of Abdullah Alkadi Company for historical consultations. He is also an architect and urban planner. He devoted much of his life to exploring worldwide heritage routes and historical sites. He is one of the most prominent scientists who integrated engineering disciplines with humanities sciences, such as history, geography, economy, and religious sciences. Focusing on the practice of science and research in the field, he made more than 80 scientific field trips over more than 25 years; the number of days of those field trips exceeded 580 days, covering more than 150,000 km. He also distinguished himself in examining old historical maps and linking them with modern Global Positioning Systems and Geographic Information Systems. During his career, he studied heritage routes and historical sites, and other associated sciences in many locations worldwide, with a particular interest in the routes of the Prophet ﷺ. He extracted all related social, cultural, economic, and humanities sciences to understand the nature of life in that period and to inspire his vision of making life better for all.

Hamza Yusuf Hanson is the president of Zaytuna College in Berkeley, California, the first accredited Muslim liberal arts college in the US. Ranked 23rd by The Muslim 500, he advocates for traditional liberal arts education and serves on the UAE’s top fatwa council under Shaykh Abdallah b. Bayyah. As co-president of Religions for Peace, he collaborates on initiatives with the Vatican and the UN. Hanson, a member of the Jordanian Royal Academy for Islamic Studies, works on peace initiatives between Muslims and Christians. He translated The Marrakesh Declaration, promoting rights of other faiths in Muslim-majority societies, and authored Purification of the Heart.