About
Mission Objective
Meet the Team
Imran Hussein
Imran Hussein holds an MA in Islamic Studies and a BSc in Engineering, and has studied Qur’anic Arabic at SOAS. An author and researcher with a background in philosophy and worldview analysis, he provides critical insight, context, and guidance on this rapidly evolving subject.
Faruq McDermott
Faruq McDermott is an author and researcher focused on exotic phenomena and their interpretation within Islamic thought. He studied at Madinah University and continues his Islamic studies and research, with particular interests in theology, metaphysics, and contemporary anomalous claims.
Tariq Kurd
Holds a BA Hons in History and has a deep passion for learning with a keen interest in military and Tribal history. He is an avid writer and speaks multiple languages which is an invaluable tool in researching.
Abu Zakariyyah
Author of Forbidden Prophecies, The Eternal Challenge, and Jesus: Man, Messenger, Messiah. He has been teaching the world about Islam, magic, and the occult for many years. His drive for knowledge and analytical approach make him an invaluable member of the team.
Isa Hales
A history buff with a thirst for knowledge. With over a decade of experience building computers, his methodical approach to investigating brings conformity. His favorite topics include Science and the Occult, History and Islam.
Abu Salih
With a BTech in Computer Systems and Networking and Security, Abu Salih acts as the digital architect for the team. He combines technical discipline with a passion for graphic design to shape IREP’s visual identity. His personal research delves into the mysteries of ancient civilizations, alternate history, and eschatology.
Dr. Uthman Lateef
He has a BA in History, an MA in Crusader Studies, and has completed a PhD in the Place of Fada'il al-Quds and Religious Poetry in the Muslim effort to recapture Jerusalem in the Crusades. He also has a PostDoc in Politics and International Relations. He is the author of several other books.
Afaaq Siddiqui
Holding a BA in Finance, he brings a strong analytical foundation to IREP’s mission. With a deep passion for history and exotic phenomena, he contributes his skills toward expanding IREP’s reach and ensuring the organization remains at the forefront of research, engagement, and public discourse.
Khalid Khatri
Khalid is a researcher focusing on atheism, materialism, and contemporary challenges to Islamic theism. He is the founder of Incisive Thoughts, a platform where academics, scholars, and researchers present their work on philosophy, theology, and religion.
Essam Fathi
Essam Fathi is a researcher specializing in Islamic and biblical eschatology, with a focus on Qur’anic linguistics and classical Arabic. His interests include comparative prophetic literature and the intersections of pre-Islamic, Ancient Egyptian, Hindu, and New Age traditions, with attention to their modern expressions through reported spiritual and paranormal phenomena.
Hossam Fathi
Hossam Fathi is an eschatology researcher, specializing in prophetic literature and Qur’anic Arabic. His interests extend to occultism, UFO experience phenomena, jinn encounters, and the relationship between ancient religious traditions and contemporary accounts of the paranormal & New Age movement.
Abdullah Jamil
Abdullah Jamil is a khateeb, dāʿī, and community educator who studied Arabic and Qur’an in Egypt and serves as an instructor with Sapience Institute. He is the founder of an initiative supporting incarcerated youth through mentorship, Islamic education, and reintegration programs. Abdullah holds a BA in Psychology from George Mason University and is currently pursuing an MA in Political Psychology, with research interests focused on resistance movements, political violence, and counterterrorism.
Abdulkarim Hattin
Abu Salah-hu-deen Abdulkarim Hattin is an accomplished researcher, lecturer, and documentarian recognized for his groundbreaking work, From the Shadows....Exposing the New World Order. A prolific speaker across the United Kingdom, he seamlessly bridges classical knowledge with critical modern analysis. His academic background in media studies allows him to deconstruct the mechanics of mass communication, unravelling the subtle ways contemporary media can be utilized as a tool for public persuasion and propaganda. Grounded in traditional scholarship, Abu Salah-hu-deen expanded his foundational knowledge through intensive short Islamic studies in Morocco, cultivating an analytical framework that is deeply rooted yet distinctly contemporary. Today, his research focuses on cutting-edge global phenomena, most notably UAP and NHI.