Portrait of Ustadh Kishky 'Wahab

Ustadh Kishky 'Wahab is an Islamic educator and speaker bridging traditional Islamic sciences with the realities of modern Muslim life.

Ustadh Kishky 'Wahab is an Edmonton-based Islamic educator and Director of Studies at Ma'arif Institute of Qur'anic and Arabic Studies. An electrical engineer by training, he speaks on faith, family, education and earning a halal living, in English, Arabic and Yoruba.

Islamic Educator · Speaker · Nikah Officiant Edmonton, Alberta English · Arabic · Yoruba
Bookable for

Speaking

He speaks at masjids, schools, conferences and community events, in person across Alberta or online anywhere.

Lectures & Khutbahs

Jumu'ah khutbahs, masjid lectures and community talks.

2 weeks' notice

Nikah Officiating

Ceremonies across Alberta, in person or online.

4 weeks' notice

Workshops & Presentations

Longer, structured sessions for schools, organizations and community groups.

3 weeks' notice

Panels, Podcasts & Interviews

Guest appearances, recorded or live.

2 weeks' notice

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What he speaks on

Topics

His talks connect classical knowledge with the questions Muslims in the West actually face.

1Faith & Spirituality

Tadabbur, purpose, the committed Muslim, and practical Maliki fiqh.

2Family & Marriage

Strong marriages, communication, and raising children with the Qur'an.

3Education & Youth

Learning Arabic and the Qur'an, quality Islamic education, and youth development.

4Halal Earning & Business

Earning well without compromising the deen.

5Faith & Focus

Productivity for Muslim professionals, working around prayer, and beating distraction.
Across Alberta · In person or online

Nikah Officiating

Ustadh Kishky officiates nikah ceremonies across Alberta, in person or online.

What is included
  • Pre-nikah intake
  • Preparation call with the couple
  • The ceremony
Good to know
  • Please request at least 4 weeks ahead
  • A deposit holds your date and is credited to the fee
  • Deposit is refundable if you cancel 14 or more days out
  • Travel applies beyond 100 km of Edmonton

The nikah is officiated in a private religious capacity. Civil registration of the marriage in Alberta is separate and is the couple's responsibility.
Edmonton, Alberta

About

Ustadh Kishky 'Wahab has spent more than ten years teaching Qur'an, Arabic and Islamic studies to children, teens and adults. He is Director of Studies at Ma'arif Institute of Qur'anic and Arabic Studies in Edmonton, where his teaching focuses on Maliki fiqh, tajweed and tadabbur.

An electrical engineer by training (University of Ilorin and NAIT), he brings a structured, practical approach to teaching. He hosts The Tadabbur Series, a podcast on reflecting on the Qur'an. He founded the Muslim Virtual Co-working Space, which brings professionals together from Edmonton to Lagos around focused work and prayer. He also created immersive online learning spaces (Arabi Ville and Quran Village) and youth programs such as Islamic Story Time with the Academy for African Islamic Studies.

His talks connect classical knowledge with the questions Muslims in the West actually face: raising children with the Qur'an, building strong marriages, staying focused in a distracted world, and earning well without compromising the deen. He speaks at masjids, schools, conferences and community events, and officiates nikah ceremonies across Alberta, in person or online.

At a glance
10+ years teaching Qur'an, Arabic & Islamic studies
Director of Studies, Ma'arif Institute
Maliki fiqh · Tajweed · Tadabbur
Host, The Tadabbur Series podcast
Engineer (University of Ilorin · NAIT)
English · Arabic · Yoruba
Past hosts

Hosted by

Hosted by masjids, schools and community organizations across Alberta.

  • Masjid Darul Ilm, Edmonton Jumu'ah Khutbah
  • Muslim Community of Edmonton Mosque Jumu'ah Khutbah
  • Nigerian Canadian Muslim Association of Edmonton
  • Faizan-E-Madinah Mosque, Edmonton
  • NW Islamic Centre / Ranchlands Musallah
  • Al-Rayyan Mosque
Before you book

Booking policies

Notice
Lectures, khutbahs, panels and podcasts: 2 weeks. Workshops: 3 weeks. Nikah: 4 weeks. Outside Alberta: 6 weeks.Shorter notice is still accepted, and we will do our best.
Travel
Within 100 km of Edmonton: no travel cost. Rest of Alberta: host covers travel. Outside Alberta or international: host covers flights, lodging and ground transport.Online is available anywhere.
Fees
Masjids, community groups and non-profits: honorarium at the host's discretion, plus travel. Nikah: a set fee, plus travel beyond 100 km. Schools, corporate and ticketed events: quoted on request.
Deposits
Community events: none. Nikah: a deposit credited to the fee, refundable if cancelled 14 or more days out. Quoted events: 50% deposit, balance by the event date.
Cancelling
Community events: please give 7 days' notice. Quoted events: 30 or more days out, full refund; 14 to 29 days, deposit kept; under 14 days, full fee due.If Ustadh Kishky has to cancel: full refund, plus help finding a replacement.
Nikah
Officiated in a private religious capacity. Civil registration in Alberta is separate and is the couple's responsibility.
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