Dr. Rabab Gomma

Dr. Rabab Gomaa (maiden name Razik), a University of Houston graduate, began her career as an architect. However, over the past 33 years, she has devoted her life to the study and teaching of Islamic Studies. She holds an Islamic Studies degree from Islamic American University, a Master’s in Islamic Studies from American Open University, and a PhD in Islamic Law from American University for Human Sciences. Dr. Gomaa has a deep-rooted interest in women’s studies under Islamic law, general Islamic law, Islamic history, and comparative fiqh. She is a frequent speaker and guest at churches and on interfaith panels, as well as a sought-after speaker at colleges and universities in the Chicagoland area, where she addresses topics such as spirituality, Islamic law, women’s rights in Islam and Islamic creed. Her fluency in Arabic enhances her research and communication skills.
Dr. Gomaa is and has served as a member of various institutions. At Northwest Suburban College, she taught courses such as Qur’anic Arabic and Religion in Architecture. She is also affiliated with the Arab Academy for Shari’a Sciences in Beirut, Lebanon, where she specializes in Comparative Fiqh and serves as a PhD Thesis Review Advisor and
Academic Dissertation Panelist. She taught Principles of the Islamic Faith at American Open University and recently taught Comparative Fiqh at the Islamic Society of Northwest Suburbs in Rolling Meadows, IL. Dr. Gomaa is actively engaged in teaching at various times of the year in community centers, mosques, and organizations, including the Islamic Foundation in Villa Park and Al-Huda Academy in Schaumburg, IL. Her dedication to teaching and her ability to make learning an enjoyable experience for her students define her teaching philosophy.
Her recent debut book, “The Wealth of Women: Understanding Islamic Financial Laws” summarizes the fiqh opinions of various classical and traditional scholars, and also highlights areas of controversy. The book also features the diverse stories of 21 women, showcasing the extent to which Islamic financial laws are commonly upheld in practice.
Rabab Gomaa-Razik was born in Cairo Egypt and her parents immigrated to the U.S. when she was eight years old. She is married and has four children and four grandchildren. She resides in South Barrington, IL.