Imam Wesley Lebrón, raised in Passaic, NJ with Puerto Rican heritage, embraced Islam in 1998, beginning a transformative path of faith and service. He later earned a Bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies from MISHKAH University and quickly became a prominent voice in Latino Muslim outreach. His leadership was especially felt in Illinois, where he served as President of the Latino Muslims of Chicago, actively working to build bridges through education and da’wah.
He played a key role in the development of the first IslamInSpanish Centro Islamico in Houston, serving as a national representative for the organization. His commitment to humanitarian service led him to co-found the 3 Puerto Rican Imams, through which he helped spearhead critical hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico—work that gained national attention. He expanded these efforts globally, providing aid to communities in Gaza, Nigeria, Pakistan, South and Central America, and throughout the United States.
Imam Wesley currently serves as the President of Miftaahul Uloom Academy and the Imam and Director of Reverts Reconnect, a groundbreaking initiative under the Muslim American Society of New York. As the first full-fledged program of its kind in the United States, Reverts Reconnect is dedicated to dawah and the holistic support and development of new Muslims. The program includes an annual Umrah journey for over 50 reverts, daily Qur’anic readings in English, and weekly Qur’anic sessions in Spanish, ensuring spiritual growth across linguistic backgrounds. It also emphasizes leadership development within the revert community, offering 11 weekly classes at various levels specifically designed for new Muslims, alongside a host of other educational and support initiatives. Through these roles, Imam Wesley continues to inspire and uplift both new Muslims and underserved communities, driven by his deep Islamic knowledge and unwavering commitment to service and outreach.