Umm Hamzah grew up in Dubai where she studied under female scholars before moving to the UK. Her association with Green Lane Masjid began over a decade ago when she attended the advanced level tajweed as a student. It was clear that she was very knowledgeable so shortly after she started teaching and has been teaching for the Sisters Tarbiyah Department for over 10 years. She currently resides in Dubai, where she continues to study under different Female scholars and is a student and teacher at Markaz Al Salam. Alhamdulillah she has been able to do continue teaching for Green Lane Masjid through online classes.