Chaplain Zahir Muhammad Mannan

Chaplain Zahir Muhammad Mannan

Keynote Speaker: Peace Activist

Chaplain Zahir Muhammad Mannan Biography

Chaplain Zahir Muhammad Mannan serves the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, America’s oldest and largest Islamic Organization, on a voluntary basis. He serves its statewide Connecticut Chapter whose center is Baitul Aman "House of Peace" Mosque in Meriden as a leading member of the Executive Board, the elected Outreach and Propagation Director, and Holy Quran Education & Voluntary Devotion Director. He also serves as a statewide Spokesperson, Press and Media Coordinator, and Advanced Holy Quran Class Teacher for the Tahir Academy, its school of religious education. His eldest brother Nasir Mannan serves as its Principal. He serves nationally as a Spokesman and on the national Press & Media Team for America's largest and oldest Muslim Youth Organization, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA). He also serves AMYA as the regional Interfaith Outreach Director. He is also a leading member of the Muslim Writers Guild of America and frequently publishes on theological, civil, and human rights import in Hartford Courant, New Haven Register, Record-Journal, and other news and media outlets locally and nationally such as the New York Times. He is also a leading member of the Executive Steering Committee of the Faith Based Initiative in Hartford, the Meriden Clergy Association, and the CT River Valley Clergy Alliance, which he helped found.

Zahir was recently chosen by the Meriden Police Department to serve as a voluntary Chaplain ministering to the needs of law-enforcement Officers. He has served a diverse spectrum of religious and humanitarian organizations in diverse capacities including national follow-up coordinator for muslimsforpeace.org 1-800-WHY-ISLAM, local Youth President, and Publications Director. Zahir frequently gives interviews on prominent press and media news outlets including BBC, PRI, NPR, Christian Science Monitor, WBUR, Think Progress, New York Times, FOX 61, NBC CT, WTNH News 8, WFSB Eyewitness News 3, ABC, and gave an interview with NBC’s the Today Show (featured on our national campaign website against extremism TrueIslam.com). He is an orator who delivers public talks and presentations on inter religious commonalities, harmony, interfaith understanding, and dialogue at diverse Houses of Worship and various institutes and other public and private venues to bring our focus back to our unified Creator and helping humanity in righteousness, peace, and justice.

Zahir served as a voluntary Chaplain at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury in 2016 where he spent hours with his brother Ted Hakey Jr. Zahir opens the doors of his Mosque to the public every Friday at 7 pm hosting an enlightening evening of “Coffee, Cake and Conversation on True Islam” to answer questions, dispel ignorance about religion, and unite fellow Americans in divisive times.

Professionally, Zahir is the Internship Director and Head Teacher at the Early Learning Program, Inc. at Central Connecticut State University and a Professional Development Trainer. He is a previous Associate Research Scientist at Yale University School of Medicine where he co-authored numerous papers published in acclaimed scientific periodicals on acute pancreatitis. Zahir holds a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Behavioral Science & Psychology and a Family Development Credential from UConn. He and his wife Syeda Sana Shah were awarded the 2016 Exemplary Early Childhood Parent Couple Leadership Hero Award by CT Parent Power. His father Manzur Mannan and mother Talhaht Mannan were the founding Presidents of the CT Chapter of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in the 1980's, and his maternal Grandmother Dr. Kurshid Razzaq’s house served as the first Ahmadiyya Mosque for over a decade until the current Mosque was purchased in 2007. Zahir resides in Middletown, with his wife and three children, Khadijah Sadiya Mannan, Elyas Mahir Mannan, and Esa Muhammad Mannan.

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Chaplain Zahir Muhammad Mannan Speaking Topics

Middle East

Social Responsibility

National Security

Overcoming Adversity

Diversity & Inclusion

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Chaplain Zahir Muhammad Mannan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Middle Eastern Heritage, Social Activism, Security & Defense, Muslim, Faith & Religion and Culture.

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Chaplain Zahir Muhammad Mannan generally travels from Middletown, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Chaplain Zahir Muhammad Mannan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity & Inclusion, Middle Eastern Heritage and Social Activism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Chaplain Zahir Muhammad Mannan for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Chaplain Zahir Muhammad Mannan generally travels from Middletown, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Blair Imani, Salam Al-Marayati and Halima Aden. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Chaplain Zahir Muhammad Mannan for an upcoming event.

Chaplain Zahir Muhammad Mannan Speaking Topics

  • Middle East

  • Social Responsibility

  • National Security

  • Overcoming Adversity

  • Diversity & Inclusion

  • How do I book Chaplain Zahir Muhammad Mannan to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Chaplain Zahir Muhammad Mannan for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Chaplain Zahir Muhammad Mannan, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Chaplain Zahir Muhammad Mannan or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Chaplain Zahir Muhammad Mannan for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Chaplain Zahir Muhammad Mannan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Chaplain Zahir Muhammad Mannan, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Chaplain Zahir Muhammad Mannan speak about?

    Chaplain Zahir Muhammad Mannan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Middle Eastern Heritage, Social Activism, Security & Defense, Muslim, Faith & Religion and Culture.
  • Where does Chaplain Zahir Muhammad Mannan travel from?

    Chaplain Zahir Muhammad Mannan generally travels from Middletown, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Chaplain Zahir Muhammad Mannan?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Chaplain Zahir Muhammad Mannan for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Chaplain Zahir Muhammad Mannan for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Chaplain Zahir Muhammad Mannan or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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