Imam, Teacher and Psychologist

Dr. Ahmad Deeb is an Imam, teacher, and community psychologist whose work brings together classical Islamic scholarship, mental health, and community development. Raised in Orlando under the mentorship of his father, Shaykh Abdallah Deeb, he began serving Muslim communities at a young age. He holds a B.A. in Psychology, an M.A. in Islamic Studies and Leadership, and a PhD in Community Psychology.

He co-founded Pillars Seminary and Itqaan Institute, and much of his work deals with Islamic education, loneliness, and belonging in Muslim communities. His dissertation, Remosqued, studied loneliness and sense of community among Muslims in the United States, and his recent book, Staying Human, builds on its findings. He currently teaches in Damascus, offers remote pastoral counseling, consults with Khalil Center, and shares his work on Instagram and Substack at @imamdeeb.