Shahaab was born in Livonia, Michigan. At the age of 13 months, he moved to Canton, where he and his younger brother were raised by his parents. The Muslim Community of the Western Suburbs (MCWS) has been the other hand in raising Shahaab. "Alhamdulillah, I have been so blessed in my life. To have parents, like the ones I do; to have a little brother who is more than just a brother, he is a friend; and to have a community of Muslims who looked out for me as if I was their own son."

Shahaab has many interests which include spending time with his friends, working out, playing sports, and eating (a lot!). Shahaab attended the University of Michigan-Dearborn where he majored in Economics and minored in Computer Information Systems. During that time he played lacrosse for the school and started the Muslim Football League. After graduation, he became a consultant. But his true passion was to help spread a positive message of Islam through entertainment.

From an early age, Shahaab had an urge to sing. In early 1998, Shahaab started his first group. In preparation for a friend’s wedding, he put together a group of five guys (including himself) to sing at the event. The group, Soundz of Heaven, also included future SEVEN8SIX member Saad. On the other end of town, there were two other guys who were known for their singing abilities as well. It was years later, at the wedding of a mutual friend that the four were brought together, planting the seed for the future group, SEVEN8SIX.

Being the oldest of the group, Shahaab brings his experience and work ethic to the group. Lending a hand in song writing and producing, Shahaab is a key element in the ongoing chemistry of SEVEN8SIX.