Walid Eliwa Saleh

Maryland-Based Imam & Khateeb | Spiritual and Life Coach | Faith-Based Family Counselor

Arabic Professor & University Lecturer | Academic Researcher in Educational Leadership

Sheikh Walid Saleh, based in the DMV area, is a seasoned Imam, Khateeb, and Lecturer. A graduate of Al-Azhar (BA in Qur’anic Arabic, Postgraduate in Education), he memorised the Qur’an with Sanad to the Prophet ﷺ, studied Hadith, and earned certifications in Qirā’āt (Aliyāt & Takhassus). He also holds a PG in Education Management (Al-Mansoura Univ.) and an MA in Education (Islamic Univ. of Minnesota). With over 15 years as a teacher at Al-Azhar, he was authorised for Da‘wah, traveling to Europe and the U.S. to spread knowledge. His academic roles include Lecturer in English (Islamic Univ. of Minnesota) and Director of English (American Open Univ.). Most recently, he served 7+ years as Resident Scholar at Dar Al-Taqwa (Maryland), leading prayers, sermons, lectures for all ages, Ramadan programs, counseling, fatwa, Janazah, Eid & special prayers, and overseeing education initiatives.

Highlights & Gallery:

International Maxwell Conference

Captures from Orlando at the International Maxwell Conference, where Sheikh Walid met with John C. Maxwell and members of his team.

With experience equipping him as a Coach, Speaker, and Trainer, Sheikh Walid has often been inspired by and has applied leadership principles taught by Dr. Maxwell in his own coaching career.

Meeting Maryland Governor Wes Moore

Meeting Howard County Executive Calvin Ball

"An Evening of Faith" with The Governor and Deputy Governor of Maryland

Meeting U.S. Senator for Maryland Chris Van-Hollen.

Meeting with the Leadership of CAIR

Receiving and Welcoming Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Nu'ina

Visit to the Howard County Police Academy

Sheikh Walid’s visit to the Howard County Police Academy prior to the graduation ceremony for new officers. The visit included discussions on understanding Muslim culture and beliefs, how to engage respectfully with Muslim families, especially women, and how to handle domestic concerns with cultural and religious sensitivity. A wonderful moment of education, collaboration, and mutual respect.

Visit to the Governor's House on the occasion of the first Eid Al-Fitr Celebration

Meeting County Police Chief Gregory Der

Photos from Sheikh Walid attending a ceremony at The Howard Community College, meeting Chief Gregory Der, the Police Chief here of our very own Howard County.

Meeting Comissioner Michael Harrison

Meeting with Qari Sheikh Muhammad Jibril

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