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
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Abdus Salam Science Fair Online Abstract Submission: Submit Your Abstract Here →
Program
4:45 AM
Congregational Salat-ul-Tahajjud
TBA
Salat-ul-Fajr
TBA
Dars-ul-Quran
TBA
9:00 AM
Breakfast, On-Site Registration, Badge Pickup, Abdus Salam Science Fair Posters and Displays Setup, and Open Networking
10:00 AM
Session 1: The Foundations of AI
Athar Malik, MD, PhD
Amtul Rehman Ahmad, MD, Nadia Malik, MD, and Rafi Ahmed, PhD
Recitation of the Holy Quran, with English Translation
TBA
Welcoming and Framing for the Day
Sohail Husain, MD and Sherjeel Rauf, BS
An Overview of AI and Its Current State
Ibrahim Ahmed, PhD
Emerging Trends in AI
Syed Amaar Ahmad, PhD
Panel Discussion
11:05 AM
Session 2: AI for Biomedicine
Aziza Rahman, PhD
Missionary Haasher Ahmed, Hameed Mirza, PhD, and Daniya Chowdhury, MPH
AI in Drug Discovery
Sadiqa Mian, MD, MPH
An Eye on AI
Tayyeba Ali, MD
Panel Discussion
Short Break
12:00 PM
Session 3: Lightning Rounds of Selected Abstracts
Abdus Salam Science Fair Poster & Display
Asif Jamil, PhD and Madeeha Rahman, BS
12:40 PM
Salat-uz-Zuhr & Salat-ul-Asr
TBA
1:00 PM
Session 4: Lunch and Open Networking
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Abdus Salam Science Fair Poster & Display Judging and Viewing (Men)Prayer HallsAsif Jamil, PhD and Madeeha Rahman, BS
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Speed MentoringLadies: Masroor Hall and Lajna Conference Room Men: Conference RoomDaniya Chowdhury, MPH
2:15 PM
Session 5: Applications of AI in Sciences and Finance
Missionary Umar Nayyar
Sadiqa Mian, MD, MPH and Sabahat Rahman, MD, PhD Candidate
Recitation of the Holy Quran, with English Translation
TBA
Robotics and AI
Nasir Boakye, PhD
Economics and AI
Syed Bashir Hydari, MS
The Quran and the Birth of Islamic Finance and Inheritance
Saadia Ahmed, CFP
Panel Discussion
3:15 PM
Session 6: Parallel Sessions
Session 6A: AAMS General Body Meeting
Ladies: Masroor Hall
Men: Tahir Hall
Session 6B: Science Kitchen for Youth
Girls: Classroom A
Boys: Classroom B
Kinza Azim, BS and Azeem Rahman, PhD
Session 6C: Abdus Salam Science Fair Poster & Display Judging and Viewing (Women)
Prayer Halls
Asif Jamil, PhD and Madeeha Rahman, BS
Session 6D: Speed Mentoring
Ladies: Lajna Conference Room
Men: Conference Room
Daniya Chowdhury, MPH
4:15 PM
Session 7: Concluding Session
Fizan Abdullah, MD, PhD
Aziza Rahman, PhD, Sadiqa Malik, MBA, and Sohail Husain, MD
Recitation of the Holy Quran, with English Translation
TBA
The Future of AI
Faysal Sohail, BS
Quran and Ethics of AI: Will AI Gain Consciousness or a Soul?
Zahid Mian, MS
Special Remarks on Quran and Science
Sayyeda Tahira Siddiqua Nasir, MBBS
Panel Discussion
Awards, Recognitions, and Summary of Proceedings
Sherjeel Rauf, BS and Sohail Husain, MD
6:00 PM
Dinner and Open Networking
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Speed MentoringDaniya Chowdhury, MPH
7:00 PM
Lajna Special Session
Sayyeda Tahira Siddiqua Nasir, MBBS
8:30 PM
Salat-ul-Maghrib & Salat-ul-Isha
TBA
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
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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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🧪 Science Kitchen Flyer – Hands-Hands-On Science for Youth ▼
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🔬 Abdus Salam Science Fair – Call for Abstracts Flyer ▼
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