National USA Quran & Science Symposium 2026: The Quran and AI

Saturday, September 12, 2026

The Chino Mosque - Baitul Hameed
11941 Ramona Avenue Chino, CA, 91710 United States (map)

Program Travel Info Event Flyers

Program

4:45 AM
Congregational Salat-ul-Tahajjud
Led By Hafiz Haseeb Hussain
Salat-ul-Fajr
Led By Missionary Salman Sheikh
Dars-ul-Quran
Delivered By Missionary Salman Sheikh
9:00 AM
Breakfast, On-Site Registration, Badge Pickup, Abdus Salam Science Fair Posters and Displays Setup, and Open Networking
🍳 View Breakfast Menu ▼
Scrambled Eggs Breads & Bagels Fresh Fruits Cereal & Milk Yogurt Fresh Chai Orange Juice
10:00 AM

Session 1: The Foundations of AI

Ladies: Masroor Hall Men: Tahir Hall
Chair Athar Malik, MD, PhD
Co-Moderators Amtul Rehman Ahmad, MD, Nadia Malik, MD, and Rafi Ahmed, PhD
Recitation of the Holy Quran
Reciter Abdullah Khan
English Translation Salman Noor
Holy Quran (2:269-270) ↗
Welcoming and Framing for the Day
Presenters Sohail Husain, MD and Sherjeel Rauf, BS
An Overview of AI and Its Current State
Presenter Ibrahim Ahmed, PhD
Presentation Slides ↗
Emerging Trends in AI
Presenter Syed Amaar Ahmad, PhD
Presentation Slides ↗
Panel Discussion
11:05 AM

Session 2: AI for Biomedicine

Ladies: Masroor Hall Men: Tahir Hall
Chair Aziza Rahman, PhD
Co-Moderators Missionary Haasher Ahmed, Ijaz Rauf, PhD, and Daniya Chowdhury, MPH
AI in Drug Discovery
Presenter Sadiqa Mian, MD, MPH
An Eye on AI
Presenter Tayyeba Ali, MD
Presentation Slides ↗
Panel Discussion
Short Break
12:00 PM

Session 3: Lightning Rounds of Selected Abstracts

Ladies: Masroor Hall Men: Tahir Hall

Abdus Salam Science Fair Poster & Display

Directors Asif Jamil, PhD and Madeeha Rahman, BS
12:50 PM
Prayer Halls
Salat-uz-Zuhr & Salat-ul-Asr
Led By Missionary Salman Sheikh
1:00 PM

Session 4: Lunch and Open Networking

Ladies: Masroor Hall Men: Langar Khana
  • Abdus Salam Science Fair Poster & Display Judging and Viewing (Men)
    Prayer Halls
    Directors Asif Jamil, PhD and Madeeha Rahman, BS
  • Speed Mentoring
    Ladies: Masroor Hall and Lajna Conference Room Men: Conference Room
    Directors Daniya Chowdhury, MPH and Maaz Bajwa
🍛 View Lunch Menu ▼
Chicken Korma Fried Rice with Peas Mix Da'al Veggie Pasta Fresh Salad & Roti Ice Cream Fresh Chai
2:15 PM

Session 5: Applications of AI in Sciences and Finance

Ladies: Masroor Hall Men: Tahir Hall
Chair Missionary Umar Nayyar
Co-Moderators Sadiqa Mian, MD, MPH, Arshad Khan, PhD and Sabahat Rahman, MD, PhD Candidate
Recitation of the Holy Quran
Reciter Ataul Mohsin
English Translation Arhum Ahmad
Holy Quran (4:30-33) ↗
Robotics and AI
Presenter Nasir Boakye-Boateng, PhD
Presentation Slides ↗
Economics and AI
Presenter Syed Bashir Hydari, MS
Presentation Slides ↗
The Quran and the Birth of Islamic Finance and Inheritance
Presenter Saadia Ahmed, CFP®
Presentation Slides ↗
Panel Discussion
3:15 PM

Session 6: Parallel Sessions

Session 6A AAMS General Body Meeting
Ladies: Masroor Hall Men: Tahir Hall
Conducted By Abdul Naseer Malmi Kakkada, PhD (General Secretary AAMS)
Session 6B Science Kitchen for Youth
Girls: Classroom A Boys: Classroom B
Directors Kinza Azim, BS and Azeem Rahman, PhD
Lab Handbook ↗ Slideshow ↗
Session 6C Abdus Salam Science Fair Poster & Display Judging (Women)
Prayer Halls
Directors Asif Jamil, PhD and Madeeha Rahman, BS
Session 6D Speed Mentoring
Ladies: Lajna Conference Room Men: Conference Room
Directors Daniya Chowdhury, MPH and Maaz Bajwa
☕ Afternoon Refreshments: View Snack Menu ▼
Fresh Chai Cake Rusk & Cookies Fresh Cut Fruits Protein Bars
4:15 PM

Session 7: Concluding Session

Ladies: Masroor Hall Men: Tahir Hall
Chair Fizan Abdullah, MD, PhD
Co-Moderators Aziza Rahman, PhD, Sadiqa Malik, MBA, and Sohail Husain, MD
Recitation of the Holy Quran
Reciter Hafiz Musa Chaudhary
English Translation Christopher Perez
Holy Quran (23:13-15) ↗
The Future of AI
Presenter Faysal Sohail, BS
Presentation Slides ↗
Quran and Ethics of AI: Will AI Gain Consciousness or a Soul?
Presenter Zahid Mian, MS
Presentation Slides ↗
Panel Discussion
Awards, Recognitions, and Summary of Proceedings
Delivered By Sherjeel Rauf, BS and Sohail Husain, MD
Special Remarks on Quran and Science
Keynote Speaker Sayyeda Tahira Siddiqua Nasir, MBBS
Presentation Slides ↗
6:00 PM

Dinner and Open Networking

Ladies: Masroor Hall Men: Langar Khana
  • Speed Mentoring
    Directors Daniya Chowdhury, MPH and Maaz Bajwa
🍲 View Dinner Menu ▼
Mutton Korma Fried Fish Fried Rice with Mix Vegetables Da'al Masoor Roti & Dahi Phulki Kheer Fresh Chai
7:00 PM
Masroor Hall
Lajna Special Session
Q&A with Sayyeda Tahira Siddiqua Nasir, MBBS
8:30 PM
Prayer Halls
Salat-ul-Maghrib & Salat-ul-Isha
Led By Missionary Salman Sheikh

Travel Info

Attendees are kindly asked to arrange their own transportation and accommodation. For assistance, please contact Nazim-e-Ala Sherjeel Rauf Sahib at ua.lax@ahmadiyya.us.

🏨 Suggested Hotel

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Chino
14705 Ramona Ave, Chino, CA 91710

✈️ Nearby Airports

  • ONT – Ontario International Airport (Preferred)
    Approximately 9 miles (15–20 minutes)
  • SNA – John Wayne Airport
    Approximately 34 miles (35–50 minutes)
  • LAX – Los Angeles International Airport (Least Preferred)
    Approximately 55 miles (60–90 minutes, depending on traffic)

Event Flyers & Posters

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🏛️ Main Event Flyer – 2026 Quran & Science Symposium ▼
2026 Quran & Science Symposium Main Flyer
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🧪 Science Kitchen Flyer – Hands-Hands-On Science for Youth ▼
Science Kitchen Hands-on Workshop Flyer
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🔬 Abdus Salam Science Fair – Call for Abstracts Flyer ▼
Abdus Salam Science Fair Call for Abstracts Flyer
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