Dr. Mahmood Hai
 Dr. Hai was born in India and completed his early education at
St.Xavier’s High school graduating in the first division of Cambridge
University level A. He earned his medical degree with distinction in
Anatomy and Surgery from the Prince of Wales Medical College in 1969.
In 1973 he completed his Masters in Surgery (M.S.) degree from Patna
University and proceeded to USA for higher studies.
Dr. Hai did a two-year Surgical residency in Boston and then completed
his Urology residency from Wayne State University in Detroit in 1978.
He was in the practice of Urology for 42 years in Michigan and is known
as a leading expert in the field of prostatic diseases. He is internationally
known for his pioneer work on the Green Light laser devices. Having
done the initial clinical trials, he received FDA approval for this
technology in 2000. Dr. Hai has been very active in teaching this
procedure and has trained a large number of physicians nationally and
around the world. He is often called upon and has performed surgery on
various diplomats, celebrities and world leaders. He has been an expert
witness for medico-legal and patent cases.
Dr. Hai has a long list of publications, presentations and achievements.
He was awarded Fellowship by the International College of Surgeons
and an Honorary Fellowship to the Association of Surgeon of India. In
2015 he was awarded the prestigious Dr. Edwin L. Thirlby award for the
best presentation at the annual meeting of the American Urological
Association, North Central section.
He has been on the Advisory Board of Endo Pharmaceutical, American
Medical System, Boston Scientific Corporation, Storz Corporation, Bayer
Pharmaceutical, Photocure, Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Indiana
University , Chairman of the Board, Unity Productions Foundation,
Michigan Educational Council. Nagamia Institute of Islamic Medicine &
Science.
He recently published a book: WISDOM COMES which has gained
popularity both among professionals and non-professionals.
Dr. Hai retired from active practice as Senior Urologist with
Comprehensive Urology, a division of Michigan Healthcare
Professionals. He is currently Medical Director of the Surgical Institute
of Michigan. Being a community activist, he is involved with many
projects involving services to the community for the betterment of
humanity. He is a happy family member with his wife Annette, four
children and eight grandchildren. 

About NIIMS

Formerly known as the International Institute of Islamic Medicine (IIIM), NIIMS has evolved into a more dynamic organization, with the goal of inspiring young people to learn about and find their passion for medicine and science. 

Drawing on centuries of research, we hope to showcase some of the amazing contributions Muslims have made to various scientific fields, and to demonstrate how those very discoveries are still being used today. 

As an active network of scientists, physicians, historians and academics, we plan to share our ongoing discoveries, and to present them in new interactive formats to help involve young people as well as adults.

 

Mission: Nagamia Institute of Islamic Medicine and Sciences (NIIMS) acquires and disseminates knowledge of the rich history of Islamic medicine and fosters its contemporary application

 

Vision: It is in the preservation and dissemination of knowledge and history that we aim to inspire excellence and action through faith. 

 

​Values: respect for all people, differences and spiritual heritage
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For this purpose it hopes to become a collection house for all knowledge: past, present and future related to the History and Practice of Islamic Medicine.

 To promote its purpose: ​

• It will establish, maintain and nurture a library both traditional and digital on the subject of Islamic Medicine.
• It will also promote research, translation and publication on this subject in the US and worldwide.
• It holds conferences, lectures, courses and discussions on this subject in the US and worldwide.
• It will endeavour to establish curricula for utilization in medical schools for educating faculty as well as students.​

 

The History of NIIMS

Nagamia Institute of Islamic Medicine and Sciences (NIIMS) was originally named International Institute of Islamic Medicine (IIIM).  The Islamic Medical Association of North America (IMANA) mandated the formation of IIIM at an extra ordinary Council meeting of its Executive in Orlando Florida, in 1992.

The purpose, for which IIIM was formed, was to collect, collate, catalogue, annotate, research and disseminate information about the History of Islamic Medicine. Islamic Medicine was the Medicine that developed and was practiced during the Islamic period of Civilization. IIIM was also to research and publicize the multitudinous contributions that Islamic Medicine made to the development of Modern Medicine.

Since 1992 IIIM has:

• Held two national and five international conferences on History of Islamic Medicine
• Published and encouraged numerous articles on subjects related to Islamic Medicine and published them in national and International journals
• Undertaken translation of pertinent works to enhance our knowledge of the subject
• Encouraged research into the subject by providing grants and scholarship
• Has gathered and housed a unique and a special collections Library, on the subject of History of Islamic Medicine (click Library).
• Created a traveling exhibit on History of Islamic Medicine, which has exhibited in cities nationally and internationally, disseminating information and increasing awareness about the subject
• Published monographs and occasional papers for distribution (click Medicine in Islam, Prophetic Medicine etc).
• Created a dynamic interactive website for reference, research and interactive exchange of information on the subject (www.iiim.org).
• Is developing a curriculum for Medical schools for courses on History of Islamic Medicine (click curriculum and courses).
• Has a proposal for the design and construction of a Museum and Library of History of Islamic Medicine

Building on this foundation, NIIMS hopes to continue this work, while focusing on introducing the next generation to this rich history of invention and discovery, not only in medicine, but in other scientific fields as well. 

 

Board Members

Dr. Nagamia

Dr. Nagamia is the founder/chairman of International Institute of Islamic Medicine (IIIM) founded in 1992,(www.iiim.org), a subsidiary organization of IMANA, devoted to research and development of “History of Islamic Medicine”. In 2019 the IIIM was renamed Nagamia Institute of Islamic Medicine and Science (NIIMS) by the Board of Directors of IIIM to honor the founder. www.niims.org
 
Dr Nagamia has been actively involved in establishing and volunteering for a number of Islamic Organizations locally, nationally as well as internationally. He is a member of Founder’s Committee for Islamic Society of North American (ISNA) the largest Islamic Organization in North America. He has served as President of Islamic Medical Association of North America (IMANA) in 1982, and was Editor-in-Chief of Journal of the Islamic Medical Association of North America (JIMA) for five years.
 
He is the Vice Chairman of International Society of History of Islamic Medicine (ISHIM) based in Doha, Qatar. www.ishim.net 
Dr. Nagamia has published and presented numerous papers on the “History of Islamic Medicine”. He is also publishing a book on this subject.
 
He has lectured all over the world on the subject of “History of Islamic Medicine” including: USA (many cities), U.K., Qatar, UAE, Libya, Tehran, Turkey, Pakistan, India, South Africa, China, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Canada.

Tajuddin Ahmed, M.D.,

​Tajuddin Ahmed, M.D.,
1. Founding member of IMANA 1967 in Columbus,Ohio.               
2.First to join NIIMS as a member and treasurer of both NIIMS and IIIM. Past president of IMANA.
3.Member of founders committee of ISNA from its inception.           
4.Past president of AFMI.
5.Founding member and president of MVIA.1975.                       
6.Past president of Clark County medical Association.       
7.Founding president and director of cardiology community hospital 1973.                    
8.founding president of Clarkb and Champaign county cardiology 
9.Corporate chairman of NWSC ( Muslim college).
10.Founder and president of Taj Foundation (a nonprofit educational foundation)

Dr. Marium Husain, MD, MPH 

Dr. Marium Husain, MD, MPH is a hematology/oncology fellow at The Ohio State University James Comprehensive Cancer Center. She graduated from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed a residency in Internal Medicine. She recently worked as an oncology hospitalist at the James. She is also the Vice President of the national non-profit, IMANA (Islamic Medical Association of North America).

Dr. Shakaib

Dr. Shakaib completed his Medical degree from India and subsequently finished his Internal Medicine training and then specialized in Nephrology from University Of Chicago 
Apart from spending time with his family Dr Shakaib saw the need for bringing Muslim physicians in Illinois on a platform to Help the needy and so Formed  and became the Co Founder and Treasurer of  CMMA (Chicago Muslim Medical Alliance ) also a Board Member of DAANA(Deccan Alumni Association Of North America) and NIIMS (Nagamia institute Of Islamic Medicine Sciences)

He has organized many successful unifying events for Physicians in Chicago and organized CME Events In Partnership with University of Chicago

Akber Mohammed. MD, FACC

Akber Mohammed. MD, FACC.
Interventional Cardiologist in practice for about 26 years. Born & raised in Hyderabad, India. Graduate of Osmania
Cardiology fellowship, Harvard program.
Interventional fellowship, strong Memorial hospital, Rochester New York.
Founding member of MESCO, Hyderabad.
Past president Miami Valley Islamic association.
Past president of Medical staff, Springfield regional Medical center.
Current chair of department of medicine, Springfield regional medical center.
On the board of NIIMS ( Nagamia Institute of Islamic medicine & sciences ).
Recipient of Heart of Gold award, Springfield Regional medical center.
Current president of AFMI ( American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin )
Heavily involved in Interfaith activities.
Write Urdu poetry.
Active participant in Refugee medicine with IMANA & other organizations.
Participant CBS documentary “Beyond tolerance” as a Muslim representative, nationally televised in USA June 2017

Madiha Saeed, MD

Madiha Saeed, MD, aka HolisticMom, MD, is a board certified family physician, best-selling author of The Holistic Rx: Your Guide to Healing Chronic Inflammation and Disease, author of Adam’s Healing Adventures (release September 2020) and The Quranic Rx: Living Quran and Sunnah to Optimize Health Healing and Save our Future (release 2021), director of education of Documenting Hope, writes regularly for Holistic Primary Care, and on Wellness Mama and Mommypotomous medical advisory board. She speaks internationally igniting the world with her passion to ignite a healing revolution! She has appeared in numerous prestigious holistic online summits, conferences (MAS-ICNA, ICNA-MAS, even Dr. Terry Wahl's conference, Academy of Integrated Health and Medicine).  She is a regular on the international Emmy winning medical talk shows, the Dr. Nandi Show, radio and print media. She is the founder of the first Family Health Expo in the USA.

Dr. Shahaab Uddin, MD

Dr Shahaab Uddin, MD is a board certified internal medicine doctor working as a hospitalist in the Chicagoland area. He has been treating COVID-19 patients since the beginning of the pandemic and has watched the evolution of the treatment and disease as more information has emerged. He is also a physician executive working to create better standards of care and easing medical debt for patients in the acute care setting. He is the founder of Hayath Relief foundation, a non-profit working on projects in refugee camps in Bangladesh, people displaced in the Delhi riots, and other at need areas.

 

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Advisors

Meet our lead advisors, specialists in their respective fields

Dr. Abdul Nasser Kaadan

Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and the History of Medicine - Aleppo University

Dr. Syyed Hossein Nasr

Specialist in Islamic Science and Philosophy - Harvard University

Dr. Omar Kasule

Specialist in Clinical Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Medical Ethics - Harvard University