Hafiz Ikhlas Ansari is a graduate of Madrasah Al-Arabia Tajweedul Qur’an, who earned a double Masters in Islamic Studies from Karachi University and Information Systems and Computer Science from National University of Singapore. The Author has taught Qur’anic and Islamic Studies, and Information Technology courses for over twenty years. He has traveled extensively and participated in international conferences pertaining to Islamic studies and education. The author is associated with various interfaith groups to promote peace, harmony, and dispelling misconceptions aboutIslam. He is the founder of Light Upon Light. Currently he serves as faculty member of MCC Academy and Imam at MEC masjid in Morton Grove, IL where he also resides with his family.