Biography of Sheikh Yassir Fazaga

 "Yassir Fazaga is an inspiring, multi-lingual speaker sought-after from USA through Canada to the Middle and Far East. He was born in Eritrea and moved to the United States at the age of 15; has a Bachelors in Islamic Studies from the Institute of Islamic and Arabic Sciences in Virginia; has completed all coursework for his Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Counselling from the California State University of Long Beach; is currently undertaking his Masters in Theology at Loyola Marymount University.

He serves as the Religious Leader of the Orange County Islamic Foundation in California. He is involved as a therapist, where he helps families with different challenges in life which include: domestic violence issues, communication problems, marital matters, generational gap, difficult teens, some mental and personality disorders, divorce, grief, and single parenting, among others.
Yassir Fazaga has taught the Arabic language and Islamic Sciences for the past 8 years and has taught Islamic courses on Scriptural Exegesis, and Islamic financial contracts for American Open University. Yassir leads the OCIF youth group in many of their educational, spiritual and recreational activities and participates on behalf of the Orange County Islamic Foundation in many outreach and interfaith events.
Sheikh Yassir Fazaga has done numerous interviews about Islam on television news stations and radio stations around the globe. He speaks on Islam and related topics for conferences, churches, high schools, colleges and universities.
Sheikh Yassir Fazaga has this charismatic ability to instantly connect with audiences and AlKauthar Institute is delighted to have him join our team of instructors."

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Sheikh Yassir Fazaga is an inspiring, multi-lingual speaker sought-after from USA through Canada to the Middle and Far East. He was born in Eritrea in Northeast Africa and moved to the United States at the age of 15; has a Bachelors Degree in Islamic Studies from the Institute of Islamic and Arabic Sciences in Virginia; and received a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from the California State University of Long Beach.

Sheikh Yassir serves as the Religious Leader of Orange County Islamic Foundation (OCIF) in Mission Viejo, California. He is the Director of Mental Health Department at Access California Social Services Agency in Anaheim, where he helps families with different challenges in life which include: domestic violence issues, communication problems, marital matters, generational gap, difficult teens, some mental and personality disorders, divorce, grief, and single parenting, among others.

Sheikh Yassir has been teaching the Arabic language and Islamic Sciences and offering Islamic courses on Scriptural Exegesis, and Islamic financial contracts for American Open University.  He oversees the OCIF youth group in many of their educational, spiritual and recreational activities and participates on behalf of the OCIF in many outreach and interfaith events.

Sheikh Yassir has done numerous interviews about Islam on television and radio stations around the globe. He speaks on Islam and related topics for conferences, churches, high schools, colleges and universities. He serves on the advisory board of the Islamic Studies program at Claremont Graduate School; is listed on the "Who is Who among America's Teachers" where the best students choose their best teachers and was recently featured on the Today Show on "Spirituality in America".  He was one of the co-hosts of weekly “WiseLiving” TV program and a regular guest speaker on Peace TV.

Sheikh Yassir has co-translated the Risalah al-Mustarshidin, The Message for the Seekers of Guidance, a constructive and instructional manual of ethical empowerment originally authored by renowned ninth century (165AH – 243AH) scholar Abdullah bin Harith al-Muhasibi who was known for his spirituality.  This book is for those who wish to:

  • Live ethically
  • Cultivate emotional wisdom
  • Awaken spiritual vision
  • Enhance moral intelligence
  • Manifest purposeful living

Sheikh Yassir currently lives in Mission Viejo, CA with his wife and twin boys – Ibrahim and Zayed.  He enjoys playing volleyball on Sundays and riding his bike.

1 comment:

  1. Allah Bless You Sheik.....Keep It Up,We Are Proud Of You As Eritrean!!

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