Imam Safwan Eid
Resident Imam and Scholar • Islamic Scholar • Community Leader • Educator
Resident Imam and Scholar
Alhamdulillah, the Islamic Center of East Brunswick is pleased to welcome Imam Safwan Eid as our Resident Imam and Scholar. Imam Safwan brings over fifteen years of dedicated service to the deen and Muslim communities across North America. He combines traditional Islamic scholarship, pastoral care, community leadership, youth engagement, and institutional development in a way that is deeply relevant to the needs of American Muslim communities.
His work has included religious leadership, youth development, hospital chaplaincy, interfaith engagement, counseling, education, fundraising, and the development of long-term community-building initiatives.
Imam Safwan’s vision for ICEB includes building educational programs rooted in the classical tradition, empowering youth with conviction and character, strengthening families through consistent pastoral care, and helping ICEB become a trusted and welcoming center for the broader community.
Email: Imam@icebnj.org
Education and Scholarly Formation
Academic Credentials
- Master of Arts in Islamic Studies and Leadership from Bayan Islamic Graduate School.
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Massachusetts Boston.
- Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Studies and Human Rights from the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Traditional Studies
- Studied Tafsir, Hanafi Fiqh, Tajweed, Usul, and Fatwa under Shaykh Talal Eid.
- Studied theology, legal theory, logic, and Islamic philosophy with respected scholars.
- Studied hadith, sirah, counseling, Islamic psychology, Quranic studies, and Arabic.
Languages
- Native English speaker and experienced khateeb.
- Advanced Arabic, strengthened through formal study and extended residence in Lebanon.
Professional Journey
Community Leadership
- Director of Religious Affairs at the Muslim Center of Greater Princeton.
- Director of Religious Affairs at the Islamic Center of Saginaw.
- Imam and Executive Director at the Islamic Institute of Boston.
- Instructor with Sanad Institute and Pillars Seminary.
Pastoral Care and Service
- Muslim hospital chaplain in major Boston hospital systems.
- Provided spiritual care during illness, grief, end-of-life needs, and family hardship.
- Experienced in counseling, family support, and community conflict care.
Areas of Focus
Youth and Families
Creating meaningful programs, mentorship opportunities, and spiritual spaces for youth and families to connect with the masjid and grow with confidence.
Education and Quran
Developing consistent Islamic learning opportunities rooted in the Quran, Sunnah, traditional scholarship, and the realities of Muslim life in America.
Community Building
Helping ICEB strengthen relationships, deepen belonging, support families, and become a trusted religious and civic presence in East Brunswick and beyond.
Serving the ICEB Community
We ask Allah ﷻ to place barakah in Imam Safwan’s service, bless his family, and make this new chapter a means of light, mercy, knowledge, and unity for our community.