Sister Nada El-Alami

Muslim Chaplain to the Institute Office of Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life

I Can Help With ORSEL Staff; Muslim perspective on different topics; Intro to Islam; Islamophobia sessions; Muslim experience on campus

Phone
(617) 258-9285
Availability

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Sister Nada El-Alami has been the MIT Muslim Chaplain to the Institute since 2017. She works with Dr. Hossein Mosallaei, the Muslim Shia Chaplain and is the advisor to MSA (Muslim Student Association). Sister Nada serves the needs of all MIT Muslims by providing spiritual programming, supporting students, and advocating for student needs on campus.

Prior to coming to MIT, Sister Nada served for over 15 years in leading spiritual study circles. She has planned and supported faith-oriented programs, such as camps and retreats, both locally and nationally. She has also led educational institutions focusing on young Muslims.

Sister Nada holds a BA in psychology and an MA in Administration and Leadership, and is currently pursuing a second Masters Degree in Islamic Religious Leadership. Furthermore, Sister Nada has been awarded an Ijaza (authenticated certificate) in teaching Qur’anic reading.