Ustadh Omar Popal
Ustadh Omar Popal was born and raised in Virginia. He began studying the Islamic sciences at 16, devoting himself to memorizing the Quran at Madrasah In‘amiyyah in Durban, South Africa.
His pursuit of knowledge led him to study at Madinat al-Uloom in Virginia and Dar al-Qasim in Chicago. In a commitment to lifelong learning, he has continued his studies sitting at the feet of various scholars, most recently spending time in Istanbul for intensive studies.
His pursuit of knowledge led him to study at Madinat al-Uloom in Virginia and Dar al-Qasim in Chicago. In a commitment to lifelong learning, he has continued his studies sitting at the feet of various scholars, most recently spending time in Istanbul for intensive studies.
Ustadh Omar’s formative studies took place at Dar al-Mustafa in Tarim, Yemen.
Ustadh Omar has taught Arabic and Islamic studies at several mosques and institutes in northern Virginia. In 2018, he founded Tanwir Institute, with the mission of serving the educational and spiritual needs of the large Muslim population in the DC metropolitan area.
He has taught courses related to Islamic beliefs and spirituality at SeekersGuidance.
He has taught courses related to Islamic beliefs and spirituality at SeekersGuidance.