Islamic Center of Pittsburgh

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Imam Chris converted to Islam as a high school junior in October 2001 in Peoria, Illinois. He was raised Christian and previously attended both Lutheran and Greek Orthodox churches. Chris accepted Islam mesmerized by the Quran’s grand and penetrating message and had not yet met any practicing Muslims. Before converting, Chris intended to become the US president and vowed never to smoke, drink, or have girlfriends. Brother Chris began pursuing Islamic studies after being appointed secretary of the Knox College Islamic Club and imam of Galesburg, IL. After deciding to study Islam, Chris left college to save money to travel abroad. He worked in retail and welding until he performed the Islamic "Hajj" pilgrimage to Mecca in 2006 . During pilgrimage, he applied and was granted scholarship to study at the renowned Islamic University of Medinah, Saudi Arabia . Chris completed their two-year Arabic learning institute followed by their four-year bachelor's degree program in Islamic theology, history, and education, graduating with honors in 2013. He taught grade school Islamic studies for one year in Peoria, and then went to Malaysia for two years to earn his masters in Islamic Law and Leg