Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Graduated from Quba Institute, in 1997, in which he was able to memorize the Holy Qur’aan under tutelage of Imam Anwar, and Anas Muhaimin. He then moved on to Penn State in which he graduated with degree in Biology in 2001. At the age of 13, his dream was to become a physician, and that became true in 2006.

Graduated from Temple University School of Medicine, in 2006, located in his hometown of Philadelphia. Completed residency in Internal Medicine, at Lankenau Medical Center in Philadelphia, 2009. Same year obtained Board Certification in Medicine from American Board of Internal Medicine.