Board of Directors

Dr. Mona Younes

Dr. Younes’s academic career spans two hemispheres. She is an alum of both Alexandria University in Egypt and the University of Houston. She served as a faculty member at the University of Houston, College of Optometry until her retirement in 2018. In addition to teaching, Dr. Younes also takes care of optometry patients at her clinic in Katy, serving for the last 20 years or so.

Dr. Mike Rabie

Dr. Michael M. Rabie has been a native of Houston for the past 40 years. After receiving his Master’s degree in Business Administration from Texas Southern University, Dr. Rabie studied at Colorado Technical University earning a Doctorate in Business Management.
Dr. Rabie is the CEO of Association Healthcare Management; a nationwide medical benefits company that offers healthcare programs.
In addition to his current position Dr. Rabie is also serving as a Chief Operating Officer for Westchase Holding Corporation. Possessing an entrepreneurial spirit and strong work ethic, Dr. Rabie brings years of experience and extensive business acumen with him in the fields of investment banking, real estate and business management.

Dr. Mohammed Iqbal Vaid

Dr. Iqbal Vaid graduated in 1971 from Dow Medical College Karachi, Pakistan. He served as a medical director until 1986 in the ministry of health, Saudi Arabia. After moving to the U.S, he was appointed as the CEO of Finatra Group Of Companies until 2002. Later on Dr. Vaid served as a clinical supervisor in North Medical Group Houston, Texas,
Although retired from his medical profession, Dr. Vaid is heavily involved in many Islamic Projects in and around the Houston area. A sincere and valuable member of ISGH for the last 25 years out of which he served six years as an associate director at Aqsa Masjid, Katy Islamic Center.

Shahem Barazi

Mr. Barazi is a successful businessman/ construction company owner. He is also a volunteer in several Masajid and other Islamic projects in the Houston area. He is a co-founder of several ISGH Masajid and member central construction committee ISGH.

Qari Arif Khan

Mr. Arif Khan currently serves as a full time tajweed & Quran teacher at Houston Quran Academy since 2007. Co-founder and in-charge of the Hifz program of Masjid Al-Iman (MAS Morton Musallah). He is also a volunteer in several Masajid and other Islamic projects in the Houston area.

Mohammed Omar

Mr. Omar is a businessman and real estate agent as well as a volunteer in several Masajid and other Islamic projects in the Houston area.

Mahmoud Khalifa

Mr. Mahmoud Khalifa graduated with an electrical engineering degree from Cairo, Egypt in 1998. He traveled to the USA in 1999 and completed a Master’s in Business Administration from University of Texas. He is a certified Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. He earned his Project Manager Professional License in 2009. He is currently a Principal in a leading reputable Engineering/Construction Company.
Mr. Khalifa serves as a volunteer in several Masajid and other Islamic projects in the Houston area and is also a current member of the Construction Committee and Ex-board member of Masjid Aqsa, Katy Islamic Center.
He is one of the Co-founders and a former executive member of Masjid Al-Rahman (MAS Katy).