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.
Mahmood Khadeer
Vice President
Mahmood Khadeer, a founding member of MAPS, has over 27 years of service in U.S. Islamic institutions. He has held leadership roles, including President and Project Manager for the MAPS facility, and is now leading the ~$50M MAPS Campus expansion.
With 30+ years in tech, Mahmood held executive roles at Microsoft and Google, driving global initiatives.
He holds a B.S. in Engineering, a Master’s in Cybersecurity, and an MBA. Mahmood and his wife, Salma, have three children and five grandchildren.
Juned Ansari
Treasurer
Juned Ansari has planned and organized MAPS Annual Family Camp since 2016 and volunteered for a variety of MAPS programs and events. Juned has a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering from Mumbai University and a Master’s in Computer Engineering from Syracuse University. He is currently working as a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft.
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.
Afnan Dallasheh
Secretary General
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.
Board of Trustees
Aamer Mohammed
Trustee
Aamer Mohammed was the Religious Affairs Secretary of MAPS from 2017 – 2024. Aamer moved to the Seattle area in 2011 and has been associated with MAPS for the last 6 years. He is married to Nabiha and they both have two girls, Munazzah and Haaniya. Aamer has a Bachelors in Computer Science from BITS, Pilani, India and a Masters in Computer Science from University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. He currently works as a Principal Software Engineer in Microsoft Maps & Geospatial team.
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.