Training rooted in responsibility

Qawwam Tactical is the brain child of our lead instructor Syed Hussain Rehman. Hussain has spent the last 10 years competing in action shooting sports, traveling around the country to compete in the most rigorous and competitive matches available. Hussain has also spends time training at schools run by US special operations veterans teaching tactics that have been documented and tested in the field.

Qawwam Tactical was brought forth when Hussain identified a need for developing and honing the skills of volunteer security teams protecting American masajid, as well as a need to set higher standards when it comes to preparedness in our communities, through a professional and data minded approach.

Hussain is passionate about teaching safe weapons handling, marksmanship, and tactics to individuals and organizations across the country.

"The society that separates its scholars from its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting by fools." -- Thucydides

Maha Ayesh is a trailblazing detective with the Bartlett Police Department in Illinois, recognized as the first Muslim woman to wear a hijab on duty. Born in Chicago and raised in Lombard, Ayesh the eldest of five, has been strongly influenced by her family's commitment to culture and faith. Ayesh holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Elmhurst University and a master's in forensic psychology from Adler University. Prior to her law enforcement career, she worked as a forensic therapist and juvenile justice liaison.

At Bartlett PD, Maha has joined the Major Case Assistance Team (MCAT), a multi-jurisdictional task force investigating major crimes/homicides and other death-related cases. She has earned certifications as a Juvenile Officer, Crisis Intervention Officer, FBI Negotiator, and Homicide Investigator.

Furthermore, alongside required department's pistol qualifications, Maha also completed her department's rifle qualification.

Maha is very excited to utilize her investigatory experience, her firearms training, and being the first police officer to provide a unique perspective to students training at Qawwam Tactical.

Maha will be heading the women's program at Qawwam Tactical, as well as providing training and guidance to Mosque security teams across the USA.

S. Shahnawaz serves as an instructor and lead range safety officer, supporting Qawwam Tactical classes with disciplined range operations, safety oversight, and student coaching. His role focuses on keeping training organized, controlled, and productive while helping students build safe, repeatable fundamentals.