About Zakira Shyrose

Zakira Shyrose Jaffer Dhalla, B.A (hons), M.Ed., is a graduate of York University (Toronto, Canada) and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Sociology and a Master’s Degree in the field of Education.

She lectures on Islam at mosques, universities, churches and interfaith gatherings and also recites majalises in Urdu, English and Gujarati.

Shyrose Jaffer Dhalla is an internationally well-known “Zakira” or Islamic lecturer and is the recipient of Ahlulbayt TV’s “2012 Award of Excellence” for her outstanding contribution to female public speaking. The award was presented to her at a prestigious event in London, England and was broadcast on LIVE TV around the world.

She is also recipient of the Islamic Centre of North America (ICNA) “Woman of Wonder” award (2017) as well as the “Woman of Inspiration” Award (2014) by Toronto’s Radio Pro-Learning program.

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