Asatizah Biosketch

Ustaz Abu Sufian, (ARS), also known as Brother Sufian, graduated with a Diploma in Islamic Studies from IIUM. He has served as an imam for more than 20 years, and is currently based at Darul Makmur Mosque. He was formerly a trainer with the Teens Alive programme when it was first rolled out by MUIS as a pilot programme. He was also formerly a teacher with the madrasah at MRKL Mosque, as well as with Attartil Quranic Institute under the tutelage of Ust Zulkiflee Bachik. Bro Sufian was part of the pioneer batches of asatizah who enrolled voluntarily in ARS under Pergas in 2005. Subsequently, he also obtained a certification under QTRS (for Quran teachers) under Darul Quran, before the scheme was reintegrated into the ARS under MUIS. Holding an oral ijazah of the Quran, he remains passionate about learning and teaching Quran recitation.

As a social worker and counsellor working with families and working with mental health issues, Bro Sufian has facilitated pre-marriage and pre-divorce programmes endorsed by both the ROMM and the Syariah Court, and was mentored by esteemed asatizah resource persons within both practice domains. He has also conducted training for asatizah in the field of mental health and counselling, as well as provided counselling support for asatizah. ​In the community, Bro Sufian has also held posts as Head of Converts Development Division at Darul Arqam, and Honorary Secretary at Darul Makmur Mosque. Occasionally, he also delivers courses at MuslimParents.SG, such as their signature programme, Aqil Baligh for Boys. He currently runs his own solo private practice and has been featured on local media providing insights into counselling issues.