Imam Abdul Rahman Patel

Imam Abdul Rahman Patel is the head of the Imam Council of Central Florida serving our community for over 20 years. Imam Patel works with community leaders, government officials, educators, and the community to foster peace, unity, and love. He has traveled over 60 countries and brings his experience and understanding of different cultures to light by advocating across economic, social, religious and cultural spheres. His love for the entire community is exemplified in his actions.

He assisted in establishing the first free healthcare clinic in Osceola County and provided much needed medication resources to the victim service center of Central Florida ensuring no person in need is turned away due to lack of funds or medication. Imam Patel has joined forces with local domestic abuse shelters, working to educate the community on domestic violence and providing support to local shelters through cohosting events, providing medical services meals, and support to survivors of domestic violence.

As a Muslim American leader he started some of the first Islamic education within the United States. For two decades, he has been devoted to serving the community. He has also hosted an organized community Townhall meetings with local governments to unity shortly after the pulse nightclub tragedy in 2016 Imam Patel, along with other community leaders, organized an event to honor the victims from Osceola County. Since then he has actively worked with other leaders to reach out and expressed support for central Floridians of all backgrounds.

As a community leader, and father of 8 Imam Patel has champion many causes to inspire togetherness among everyone in Central Florida vowing to spread love without limitation.