Qari Haris Akhtar completed the memorization of the Quran in 2011. He specializes in the sciences of recitation. Qari Haris also holds a degree in Public Policy and City Studies from the University of Toronto. He has led Taraweeh prayers across Canada and the US. He served as Part-time Imam and Youth Coordinator at Baitul Jannah Islamic Centre. Currently, he teaches Tajweed at Toronto Hifz Academy and also works for the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services. Qari Haris lives in Toronto with his wife and son.