Sahar Jaber
Sahar Jaber is committed to empower the Muslim community through literature and education. With a background in sociology and communication studies, Sahar has always been passionate about using media platforms to promote representation and understanding among Muslims. In an effort to provide reliable and impactful resources for parents, institutions, and children, Sahar founded Figs & Olives Publications, an Islamic publishing company. Through her mentorship program, Sahar aims to provide the knowledge and support necessary for Muslims to establish a solid Islamic foundation and achieve greatness. Whether through her publishing company or her mentorship program, Sahar is dedicated to helping the emerging Muslim generation succeed and thrive.
Founder of Figs & Olives Publications and author of ‘But Why is the Hijab so Special?’ & ‘But Why is Prayer so Special?’
Mariam Dhoui Charara
Mariam Dahoui Charara is a dedicated mother and writer with a passion for promoting understanding and appreciation of Islam through children’s literature. With a background in journalism and teaching, Mariam has always been committed to using her skills and knowledge to make a positive impact on the world. After noticing a lack of Islamic children’s literature that covered critical topics and subjects, Mariam decided to take matters into her own hands and write her own books to fill that gap. Through her writing, Mariam hopes to reach children worldwide and help them build a strong foundation in their faith. With a timeless passion for writing and a desire to make a difference, Mariam is dedicated to promoting understanding and appreciation of Islam through her children’s literature.
Author of ‘To Enter His Gardens’ Collection
Sheikh Jafar Hammoud
Sheikh Jafar Hammoud was born in Toronto, Canada, and is now residing in Lebanon, with over 10 years of Islamic studies at Hawzat BaqiatAllah, Lebanon. He actively participates in various seminars abroad, serving as a guest speaker in both Arabic and English.
He specializes in hadith and Quranic sciences and co-founded Figs and Olives Publications in 2019 to offer Islamic books, workshops, and literature to Western communities. His ultimate goal is to provide authentic Islamic knowledge and serve the Imam, inshallah.
Mohammad Chaer
Mohammad Chaer is a Lebanese-German student of the Islamic sciences. Implementing his role as a teacher and conveyor of the Islamic message, Mohammad delivers global Islamic lectures in Arabic, English, and German.
In pursuit of promoting the Islamic lifestyle, Mohammad established Keys to Life (KTL), aimed at designing programs that support the Muslim community by incorporating Islamic teachings into their everyday lives.
Author of “Once Upon a Journey”
Mohammad Hamza
Mohammad Hamza is a committed activist and artist with over two decades of experience highlighting the oppressed’s struggle through revolutionary art. Hamza takes his creative expression as a responsibility of service and has always drawn his greatest inspiration through the plight and sacrifice of Imam Hussain (as) & the Ahlulbayt (as).
Throughout the years of his work, resistance, revolutionary love & justice have been the hallmarks of the themes he has explored in the hope of improving our collective understanding.
Author of “Hussain: Never to Humiliation”