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Dr. Mohammed Kaiseruddin Received Islamic Society of North America President's Award 2025

Dr. Mohammed Kaiseruddin received the ISNA President's Award for his unwavering dedication to community service.

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Dr. Mohammed Kaiseruddin received the ISNA President's Award for his unwavering dedication to community service. by his passion, leadership, and hard work.
The 62nd Annual Convention of the Islamic Society of North America, or ISNA Convention 2025, was held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, from August 29 to September 1, 2025.

By promoting the welfare of the Muslim community and encouraging a spirit of service, Dr. Kaiseruddin has had a long-lasting influence. Among his achievements during his eight years as President of the Muslim Community Center (MCC) in Chicago were the acquisition of a Public School building and the construction of a Masjid within the school.

Dr. Kaiseruddin co-founded the Council of Islamic groups of Greater Chicago (CIOGC), which he headed for eight years to facilitate cooperation between the rapidly expanding Masajid and other Islamic groups. He served Islamic schools, organized interfaith discussions, managed media relations, and collaborated with other groups for the betterment of Muslims. Dr. Kaiseruddin was also in favor of the Chicago ISNA Conventions. Dr. Kaiseruddin is the founding member of the board and current chair of the Downtown Islamic Center, and he is leading a major initiative that may lead to the construction of a new mosque. Professionally, Dr. Kaiseruddin earned a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from Kansas State University.

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