Ayda Doski

About Sis. Ayda

Ayda Doski, originally from Mosul, Iraq, was raised in a religious family in Duhok. She excelled in Quranic studies from a young age, memorizing portions of the Quran and mastering Arabic. In 1997, she and her husband moved to Nashville, TN, where they co-founded the Salahadeen Center of Nashville (SCN). She became a dedicated Quran teacher while learning English and working in various jobs, including as a medical interpreter.

Ayda later earned a degree in Computer Accounting at Nashville State Community College in 2013 while supporting her family’s bookkeeping business. Despite her responsibilities, she remained committed to Quranic education, taking leadership roles in local organizations, including Valor Collegiate Academies and Tennessee Iqra’ Academy (TIA). She continues to teach the Quran using advanced methods and serves as the Director of Memorization at TIA.