Quran Memorization Instructor
The Hub Atlanta / Maryam Quranic Institute
Jan 2023 – Present
Biography
The full story
Ustadh Hassan Faye is an Islamic teacher and community leader based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Born in The Gambia, he moved to the United States at the age of 10 and became a Hafidh (memorizer of the entire Quran) by age 13 at Dar Al Uloom in Atlanta.
He recently completed his Master's degree in Counseling Psychology at Georgia State University. He currently serves as a full-time teacher at Roswell Community Masjid (RCM), a Quran Memorization Instructor at The Hub Atlanta, and a weekly halaqah leader.
Passionate about youth development and community work, he frequently engages in mentoring, community Q&A sessions, and social justice discussions. His work aims to provide a balance of personal reflection, learning, and community building.
Formation
Education & Training
2018–2025
Georgia State University
Master's in Counseling Psychology
Completed a Master's degree program in Counseling Psychology from the College of Education & Human Development.
2018–2025
Georgia State University
Master's in Counseling Psychology
Completed a Master's degree program in Counseling Psychology from the College of Education & Human Development.
Age 13
Dar Al Uloom (Masjid Omar Bin Abdul Aziz)
Hifz Program
Became a Hafidh at age 13.
Age 13
Dar Al Uloom (Masjid Omar Bin Abdul Aziz)
Hifz Program
Became a Hafidh at age 13.
Service
Roles & Positions
Weekly Halaqah Leader
The Hub Atlanta
Jan 2023 – Present
Teacher
Roswell Community Masjid (RCM)
Jun 2013 – Present
Youth Director
Muslim American Society
Jan 2019 – Jul 2019
Director of Education
The Islamic Association of Carrollton, Inc.
Mar 2018 – Nov 2018
Youth Director
Roswell Community Masjid (RCM)
Jan 2014 – Mar 2016
Expertise
Topics & Themes
Areas of focus across teaching, writing, and community work.