About Us
Our Organization
Hajj Pros is a staff of
Muslim American born
and raised dedicated to
assisting Muslims fulfill
the pillar of Hajj as well
as facilitate educational
and specified
travel opportunities
throughout the world.
Our History
Hajj Pros is a collaboration born out of the efforts of Sulaimaan Hamed and Shahidah Sharif married for over 10 years and committed to studying, teaching Al-Islam helping others in fulfilling the pillar of Hajj, and providing an opportunity for others to do the same. While studying in Damascus, they were afforded the opportunity to meet while studying for the purpose of da’wah, calling others, and perform Umrah and Hajj. After seeing the difficulties for men and women from Western cultures on the Hajj due to language and cultural barriers, they committed themselves to facilitating a service that would bring a sense of ease in fulfilling the obligation of Hajj. Over the years, they have remained committed to improving their services at an affordable price.Working as a husband and wife team gives them an opportunity to service families and individuals who make their intention to make Hajj. Assisting pioneers, married couples, women, families with children, and believers with physical disabilities has given them the insight to the sensitivities that many may see as a “limitation” to fulfilling the pilgrimage, they address it as an opportunity to fulfill it in a manner that provides ease to the individual. With every difficulty comes ease is a sign that is apparent throughout the journey. It is their prayer and goal to continue offering this service as long as Allah permits.
"I cannot completely or adequately express how my Hajj experience was enhanced by Hajj Pros"
-Kameelah Waheed Wilkerson
Altadena, CA USA
"Brilliant Execution"
-Nimat Shaheed
Oakland, CA USA
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Imam Sulaimaan Abdul Hamed
Imam Sulaimaan Abdul Hamed Imam Sulaimaan Abdul Hamed, began his early education attending Clara Mohamed School in Oakland California. After completing high school and gaining years of work experience, Sulaimaan was afforded, through an arrangement between Imam Warith Deen Mohammed and the Grand Mufti of Damascus, Syria, Sheik Ahmed Kuftaro, a scholarship for the study of Arabic and Islamic Studies at Abu Nour University. Imam Hamed has also completed specialized studies in Saudi Arabia and Cairo,Egypt. Teaching experience includes serving in The Qur’an and Salat Institute and as assistant Imam in Oakland,CA and interim Imam in Fresno,CA. Currently Imam Sulaimaan is CEO of Hajj Pros a full service Hajj and Umrah company and teacher of Arabic and Islamic studies at Mohammed Schools of Atlanta and teacher of Fiqh and Aqeedah in the Faith Institute as well as Imam at Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam.
Shahidah Sharif
Shahidah Sharif early Islamic education began in Brooklyn, NY at the Al-Karim School and with various teachers in Miami, FL at Masjid Al-Ansar. She studied at the University of Miami and was later afforded the opportunity through the Mosque Cares Study Abroad program with Abu Nour University with a focus on the Arabic language and the Islamic Sciences for the purpose of dawah, or calling others. She has worked with schools and organizations such as Muslim Youth of North America, Clara Mohammed School of South Florida and Oakland, CA, and the Islamic Society of the University of Miami, the United Youth Leadership Forum of the Bay Area, and Mohammed Schools of Atlanta, where she organized and coordinated many events to serve the Muslim and non-Muslim community. She currently serves on the Board of Sisters United in Human Service, Inc, as the Program Director of the Faith Institute of the Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam, and is co-founder and COO of Professional Hajj and Umrah Guides, LLC organizing delegations annually with her husband for the Hajj, or pilgrimage to Makkah, Saudi Arabia.