Election Results 2026

Executive Board Announcement – Islamic Center of Scranton (2026)

The Elections Committee is pleased to announce the Executive Board of the Islamic Center of Scranton for the 2026 term, elected by proclamation.

The nomination period was open from December 21 through December 27 at 8:00 PM (EST). Returning board members received the required two-thirds (2/3) approval from the Joint Boards of Directors and Trustees, in accordance with the bylaws, allowing them to serve another term.

The next election cycle will open in December 2026 for three positions, followed by another cycle in December 2027 for four positions. New members may serve up to two consecutive two-year terms.

Community members who expressed interest after the nomination deadline are encouraged to contribute through the Center’s various committees and may be considered should a vacancy arise or during future election cycles.

Elected by Proclamation – 2026 Executive Board

Returning Members

• Sr. Somaira Siddique

• Dr. Melinda Krokus

• Br. Farouk Abed-Rabbo

• Br. Saoud Hammad

• Br. Rasheed Thomas-Muhamed (Advisor)
  
  

New Members

• Dr. Rayan Islam

• Br. Safwan Joya

• Dr. Haris Imran
  
  

May Allah bless and reward all those who have served our community, those who continue to serve, and our newly elected board members.

Special thanks to Dr. Ayesha Sheikh and Br. Irfan Sami for their dedicated support and service throughout the years.

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,

Election Committee
Dr. Marwan Wafa
Dr. Ahmed Gomaa

Biographies of Newly Elected Members

Dr. Rayan Islam

Dr. Rayan Islam is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation resident physician at The Wright Center in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Born and raised in New York, he is a graduate of an Islamic high school. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Adelphi University and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Islam previously served as President of his college’s Muslim Student Association, where he hosted distinguished scholars including Imam Khalid Latif and Mufti Mohammad Farhan. He also served as an organizer for the Muslim Interscholastic Tournament of New York (MIST NY) and as a board member of the American Muslim Medical Student Association (NY/NJ Chapter). Currently, he is actively involved in youth and young professional programming at the Islamic Society of Allentown.

Br. Safwan Joya

Assalamu Alaikum,

My name is Safwan Joya, and I am honored to serve as a Board Member of the Islamic Center, representing the voice of our youth. I have been attending the Scranton Mosque since it first opened, from childhood to the present day.

I am currently a pharmacy major at Wilkes University. I bring energy, dedication, and a sincere commitment to serving our community with integrity and purpose. I strongly believe that our youth are the foundation of our future, and I look forward to working collaboratively to strengthen engagement, unity, and growth within our Islamic Center, In shaa’ Allah.

Dr. Haris Imran

My name is Haris Imran, and I am from Dunmore, Pennsylvania. I was raised with strong Islamic values, and my parents instilled in me the importance of faith, service, and community—principles that continue to guide me today.

I am currently a P4 Doctor of Pharmacy student at Wilkes University, with an expected graduation in May 2026. Throughout pharmacy school, I have been actively involved in multiple student organizations and have held leadership roles that strengthened my skills in teamwork, communication, and community engagement.

I am seeking this board position because I genuinely want to give back to the Muslim community of Northeastern Pennsylvania. As a young, approachable, and socially engaged individual preparing to enter the professional world, I hope to contribute fresh ideas while honoring our values and traditions. My goal is to help support, strengthen, and grow our community.