Professors of Practice

PROFESSORS OF PRACTICE

Spentem Transformers are system-affected Professors of Practice trained in Restorative Islamic Pedagogy

Imam Dr. Taymullah Abdur-Rahman

Founder of Spentem 20 years of prison ministry. Leads Spentem’s Restorative Islamic Pedagogy and Year 1 Identity & Discipline.

Imam Abdul-Azeez

Embodiement & Community After years of being system-affected, bridged the gap between religious knowledge and lived practice through years of community work. Teaches Islamic Embodiment at Spentem.

Demetrius Dunston

Recovery & Reconciliation After decades in addiction, restored through Islamic structure, confronting his traumas, and brotherhood accountability. Leads Spentem’s recovery lab.

Tariq Ali

Identity & Commitment Rebuilt his Islamic identity after being system-affected without losing his cultural roots. Teaches Islamic Identity and helps brothers integrate faith with real life.

Zakariya Ibrahim-Bush

Restorative Leadership Rebuilt his life and family responsibility after three decades of being system-affected. Teaches legacy and trauma in Spentem’s Year 2 Work, Family & Leadership pillar.

Billaal Sykes

Spirituality & Consistency Restored balance between spiritual life and secular responsibility after juvenile delinquency. Teaches Islamic Spirituality and mentors brothers on maintaining consistency.

Mazen Abdelrahman

Ethics & Empathy Restored his direction and discipline through social Islamic strategies after being system-affected. Supports Spentem’s Year 1 brothers in building daily structure around salah and responsibility.

Swinks Laporte

Morality & Discipline Restored responsibility and trust with family & community through Islamic discipline after being system-affected. Supports Year 2 brothers in work and leadership development at Spentem.

Mateen Williams

Growth & Development Survived decades of being system-affected to transform himself into an Islamic leader in personal development.