About the Muslim Association of Puget Sound
Our Background
MAPS was established to bring Muslim Community values to life in the Pacific Northwest.
The Muslim Association of Puget Sound (MAPS) started in 2006 with the intent of fostering a thriving community based on Muslim values like spirituality, service, humility, modesty, knowledge, family, unity, harmony, justice, and creating a better society. Since then, we have grown to become the largest Islamic center in the State of Washington, with a diverse community of more than 5,000 families from over 50 countries.
As a mosque, we provide year-round religious services and educational/spiritual programming for Muslims (and those seeking to learn about Islam), as well as addressing the religious needs of the community from birth to celebrating weddings to honoring final rites. We also provide a social hub to build relationships between Muslim individuals, families, and organizations.
But we do more. Much more. From community service to outreach and advocacy, interfaith bridge-building, celebration of culture and the arts, protecting the environment, and beyond. We invite you to learn more about MAPS online, or visit us in person, and become part of our dynamic community!
Mission
Establish an active Masjid, adhering to Islamic principles, with a welcoming environment, high quality services, a platform for community engagement and ideas to flourish, that brings benefits to Muslims and the wider community.
Our Religion
Islam is the second largest religion in the world, with a global community of over 1.8 billion followers. A part of the Abrahamic (monotheistic) faith traditions, Islam has 5 pillars that serve as the foundation of religious practice for Muslims:
Shahadah
Declaration of faith in one God (Allah) and that Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) is His messenger.
Salat
Zakat
Sawm
Fasting, especially during the month of Ramadan. This practice of restraint is observed from dawn until sunset.
Hajj
The pilgrimage to Mecca, required once in the lifetime of those who are physically and financially capable.
Our Leadership
As a non-profit organization, MAPS is grateful to the volunteer Board of Directors and Board of Trustees who oversee operations, while a dedicated team of Program Leaders staff the multiple programs and services MAPS offers. The Board of Directors, BOT, and Imams are identified below. Our Program Leaders are identified in their respective program pages.
Board of Directors
Mohammed Vakil
President
Mohammed has served in various MAPS leadership roles, including Secretary General, Religious Affairs Secretary, and Vice President. He has been President since November 2022.
He holds a bachelor’s in computer engineering from KFUPM and a master’s in computer science from Johns Hopkins. Mohammad is a Technical Program Manager at Meta’s WhatsApp engineering team. He and his wife, Nasreen, have four children: Abbad, Abdurrahman, Aishah, and Aasia.
Afnan Dallasheh
Secretary
Afnan Dallasheh, a MAPS member for five years, is passionate about youth empowerment, women’s initiatives, and sustainability. She has volunteered in MAPS events and Girl Scouts and advocates for Muslim students through PTSA organizations.
Professionally, Afnan has experience as a Business Relationship Manager, Pharmacy Manager, and Science Teacher. She brings valuable organizational skills to support MAPS’ growth and envisions sustainable, equitable programs that strengthen community bonds. Afnan holds a pharmacy degree from Jordan.
Bilal Syed
Treasurer
Bilal has been an active community member since moving to the Seattle area in 2013. He brings extensive finance and technology expertise with 15+ years of experience across Big Tech (Google, Microsoft and Amazon) and Big 4 public accounting (Deloitte and PwC). He joined the Board as Treasurer in May 2025.
He holds an MBA from UW Foster Business School and is currently an Inactive CPA. He previously held active CPA licenses in the states of WA and OR. He and his wife, Rabeea, have two daughters, Nabiha and Noor Ayesha.
Aamer Mohammed
Religious Chair
Aamer Mohammed has served on both the Board of Directors and Board of Trustees of MAPS over several years. From 2017 to 2023, he held the position of Religious Affairs Secretary, and since February 2024, he has been an active member of the Board of Trustees. In his professional life, Aamer holds a bachelor’s degree incomputer science from BITS, Pilani, India, and a master’s degree in computer science from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Currently, he works as a Software Engineer at Microsoft. Aamer has been a part of the Seattle area community since 2011 and became involved with MAPS in 2015. He resides in Redmond with his wife and two daughters, where he continues to be actively engaged with MAPS and the broader community.
Ahmed Awadallah
Education Chair
Ahmed has been part of the MAPS community forthe past 15 years. During which, he volunteered atMAPS in different capacities including serving onMAPS board of directors and MAPS Board ofTrustees.Ahmed holds a Ph.D. in Machine Learning from theUniversity of Michigan and has a 20+ years ofexperience in Tech.
Hend Alhinnawi
Outreach and Advocacy
Hend is the Executive Director of Humanitarian Tracker, a global organization leveraging technology for social good. Its data has been used by USAID, the State Department, the UN, and major news outlets. She previously worked with the UN in the Middle East and Africa.
Hend holds a Master’s in Public Diplomacy from USC and a B.A. in International Development from UCLA. She enjoys traveling, cycling, and spending time with her daughters.
Board of Trustees
Hyder Ali
Trustee
Hyder Ali is one of the founders of MAPS and its founding President. Originally from India, Hyder Ali got his Masters in Computer Engineering in University of Tennessee, Knoxville and MBA from Kelly School of Management, University of Indiana. He worked for Microsoft for 2 decades and left as Director of Partner Channels in 2019. He is current a VP in Sofy.ai, a Bellevue startup focused on improving app quality, increasing engineering productivity using an AI based nocode test automation platform. Hyder Ali currently lives in Redmond with his wife and 2 kids.
Rafat Rashwan
Trustee
Dr. Rafat Rashwan is a Doctor of Law and Islamic Studies. He is a former judge as well as an active Supreme Court lawyer in Egypt.
Dr. Rashwan serves in the Board of Trustees and is an active member of the Interfaith program at MAPS. He oversees and hosts classes for teachers and educators at the Islamic Sunday School and has established the current library inside the Masjid. He was also the Vice President of the Islamic Center of SeaTac.
He acts as the Muslim Advisor to the Bellevue City Council and is a counselor and advisor for marriage in the Muslim community.
Azi Colling
Trustee
Azi Colling is one of MAPS’ founding board members. With more than 25 years of experience in operations management, data analysis, and organizational development, she continues to support MAPS’s growth as a welcoming space for faith, learning, and community connection.
Azi also serves as Operations Manager at the American Muslim Advancement Council (AMAC), helping to strengthen civic engagement and collaboration across diverse communities. She lives in Issaquah, Washington, with her husband Brad and their three adult sons, and remains passionate about building bridges through service and shared values.
Hafsa Azaz
Trustee
Hafsa and her family have been involved with MAPS formore than 13 years. Hafsa previously held the position of Education Affairs Secretary on the Board of Directors. In this capacity, she has overseen educational programs, including the newly established MAPS Youth Seminary Program, as well as initiated new events such as the MAPS Art Contest, Spelling Bee, and Poetry Contest. Additionally, Hafsa is a Trustee at The Overlake School, where she co-chairs their DEI efforts. During the day, she works as a Product Manager at Microsoft. Hafsa is passionate about digital accessibility work and firmly believes that “Accessibility is a fundamental right.”
Dr. Wael Bahaa El-Din
Trustee
Dr. Wael Bahaa-El-Din is a retired Microsoft fellow and Corporate Vice President in the Windows Division. He is known for his expertise in the area of performance, reliability, and quality of software products.
Beside his technology work, Dr. Bahaa-El-Din is one of the founders and trustees of the new MAPS (Muslim Association of Puget Sound) and has been instrumental in developing ICOB (Islamic Center of Bothell) and MAYF (Muslim American Youth Foundation) community centers and Mosques. MAPS and MAYF are the largest Islamic centers in Seattle, Redmond and Burien.
Dr. Bahaa-El-Din has been active in interfaith and outreach activities aiming at explaining the beautiful values of Islam.
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Mahmood Khadeer
COO
Mahmood Khadeer has over 27 years of service to Islamic institutions across the United States. As a founder and previous Board of Trustees member of MAPS, he has been instrumental in its growth, serving as President, Vice President, and Project Manager for the facility’s construction. He also led Medina Academy as President and served as Secretary at the Huntsville Islamic Center in Alabama. Mahmood is currently leading the $50 million MAPS Campus expansion in Redmond.
With more than 30 years in the software industry, Mahmood has held executive roles at Microsoft, Google, and Intergraph, leading global teams in support, engineering, and operations.
He and his wife Salma, a longtime Medina Academy teacher, have three children and five grandchildren. Mahmood holds degrees in Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Business from NIT Warangal and the University of Washington.
Imams
Sheikh Mohamad Joban
Sheikh Mohamad Joban currently serves as MAPS Ambassador. Residing in Redmond with his wife and twin children, he is also the current president of the Imam Fatwa Committee in WA, an instructor of Internet Islamic University, and the Muslim chaplain for the Department of Corrections in WA. Before coming to MAPS, he was a full-time Imam of the Islamic Center of Olympia. He has a B.A. in Arabic from the Islamic University in Jakarta, Indonesia and a B.A. in Theology, Islamic Call and Culture as well as an M.A. in Islamic Studies from the prestigious University of Al-Azhar in Cairo.
Sheikh Adam Jamal
Imam Adam Jamal, M.Ed., serves as the Head Imam at MAPS. He is married to a psychiatrist and is a proud father of three young children. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Imam Adam began his Islamic and Arabic studies at Jamiatul-Ilm in Blackburn, UK. He earned a BA in Islamic Law from IESH in Château-Chinon, France and pursued advanced studies in Islamic Law in Cairo, Egypt. Additionally, he holds a Master’s in Education from MIHE in the UK. Prior to joining MAPS, he was the Director and Lead Instructor of Bayyinah Institute’s Dream Program and created getquranic.com, a mobile application designed to help people understand the language of the Quran. Imam Adam provides spiritual and intellectual guidance to the entire MAPS community, with a particular focus on engaging youth, young professionals, and parents, supported by the collective efforts of all our imams.
Sheikh Akram Baioumy
Imam Akram Baioumy serves as the Imam of MAPS Seattle. He graduated from the School of Psychology at the University of Washington in 2019. He then moved to Dallas, Texas for a year to complete the Islamic Studies Intensive seminary at Qalam Institute and is currently enrolled in the ‘Aalamiyyah program. He has found a passion in the Islamic Sciences and is committed to always keep studying. He also serves as a youth Islamic studies teacher at MAPS where he teaches Fiqh, Aqeedah, Tafsir, and Seerah.
