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Dr. Saleh Mubarak Bazead is the CEO of NAMA Foundation, distinguished for his visionary leadership in philanthropy and social development. Focused on youth development and volunteerism, he promotes social impact through entrepreneurship and sustainable initiatives. His friendly, supportive leadership style fosters professional growth among team members. At NAMA Foundation, Dr. Bazead orchestrates collaborations with governments and partners to enhance education and third-sector outcomes through institutional grants, partnerships, effective project management, and sophisticated measurement systems. His contributions earned him recognition among the 100 Most Influential Arab Personalities in Social Responsibility for 2021, particularly noting his service during the COVID-19 pandemic and his development work across the Arab region.
Hafiz Naveed Idris: Educator, Scholar, and Community Leader
Hafiz Naveed Idris is an accomplished educator and scholar from West Yorkshire who seamlessly bridges Islamic scholarship with modern educational leadership. After memorizing the Quran at age 13, he pursued extensive academic credentials including Islamic studies in Damascus, a law degree, and multiple educational leadership qualifications. His achievements include winning Headteacher of the Year (2019), receiving an OBE for education services (2020), and serving on the British Board of Scholars and Imams. Beyond his professional roles, Idris actively contributes to his community as a Scout Commissioner and Arabic school coordinator, while also translating literary works. His career exemplifies the successful integration of traditional religious knowledge with contemporary educational practice.
Positive Coach and Training Consultant and Director of Aksaa
Kaushar is a Management and Training Consultant and Director of Aksaa, specialising in delivering soft skills training courses including Leadership and Management; Personal and Professional Development and People Management; Business Ethics; Positive Parenting and Marriage Courses. He also delivers Islamic Cultural Awareness and Cultural Competency Training for non-Muslim public sector professionals and the civil service.
Since the establishment of his company in the year 2004, over 25,500 people have attended the Islam Awareness Course in over 80 different local authority locations across the UK with very positive feedback. He has also successfully delivered these courses in the USA, Canada, India, France, Sweden, and Barbados. Over 10,500 people have gone through the spiritual and personal development courses for the Muslim Community across the UK. This included the most popular courses: marriage; positive parenting; leadership and management, business ethics, essential qualities of a believer, personal development, and overcoming anxiety in light of the Quran and Hadith.
Kaushar has held senior management positions in Health and Social Care fields and Regeneration programmes and is a qualified Health and Social Care professional with experience in managing large and complex projects. Some of the Senior Management positions held include Programme Manager for SureStart, Chief Executive of Batley Community Development Ltd., Health Promotion Manager for the Department of Public Health & Medicine, and Assistant Director of Equal Access at the Leeds Hospitals NHS Trust.
In his voluntary capacity, Kaushar has served as a Non-Executive Director on the Primary Care Trust Board, Dewsbury College Board, School Governor Board, and the Police Authority Board. He was also a Speaker for Water Aid in Schools, Churches, and Community Groups. For 11 years he was also sitting on the Employment Tribunal Panel in Leeds as a Lay member and a Special Member hearing race and religious discrimination cases. For several years, he was an accredited Mediator for West Yorkshire Mediation Service. He has been the co-chair of North Kirklees Interfaith Council, championing dialogue between faith communities and actively promoting peaceful co-existence and working. He has been a Panel member of a Fostering Agency as well the IRM – Independent Review Panel. As a Foster Carer, he has assisted many local authorities and independent fostering agencies in recruiting Muslim Foster Carers across the UK.
He holds an MSc in Social Sciences, a Professional Certificate in Management, a Social Work qualification, and a diploma in Business and Management.
Kaushar has also delivered a diploma course on Employability Skills for Calderdale College and an online Leadership and Management and the Advanced Certificate in Chaplaincy Course for Al-Balagh Academy.
Kaushar has also completed NLP, MBTI, PTTLS, CTTLS, CELTA, Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work, and First Aid in Mental Health. His company, Aksaa is a registered and accredited learning Centre for CPD – Continuous Professional Development.
A Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon with a multifaceted professional and leadership profile, he bridges medical expertise with community engagement. He holds membership in the Faculty of Academic and Clinical Educators (UK) and provides clinical and educational supervision for medical students at the University of Liverpool.
As an Associate of the General Medical Council UK and an examiner for the Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB), he extends his professional contributions beyond surgical practice. His passion for community development is evident through his leadership roles, which include:
His scholarly contributions are reflected in his published works, which encompass educational resources and reflective texts:
Muhammad Nuruddeen Lemu is a multifaceted leader dedicated to social transformation through education, interfaith dialogue, and capacity building. From his teenage years, he has been committed to addressing societal challenges by building institutions and strengthening knowledge generation and management.
Motto: “Growth and contribution with compassion, wisdom, faith and fun.”
Personal Insight: “If you want to be happy, look for something that is a service, but also make sure that it is a contribution that you find pleasure and passion in doing.”
Fluent in English, Hausa, Arabic, and Nupe
Dr. Mashuq Ally is a distinguished leader with extensive experience in education, community development, and social cohesion. His current roles include:
Prior to retirement in 2017 from Birmingham City Council, Dr. Mashuq held pivotal roles:
His pioneering work in racial equality includes:
Between 1986 and 1997, Dr. Mashuq founded and directed the Centre of Islamic Studies at the University of Wales, Lampeter. He has made significant contributions to inter-faith relations:
MBE, Deputy Lieutenant of Leicestershire, Justice of Peace is a prominent advocate for the UK Muslim community, driving impactful social initiatives at local, national, and international levels.
Leicester City Councillor
Director of Learning Disabilities and Autism – Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Partnership Trust
Chair of Aqoon School Home Support Services
Farooq Murad is son of late Khuram Murad. He has worked as a management and training consultant, and developed community regeneration solutions in the fields of education, training and employment. He has also delivered community and cross-cultural training programmes for government departments and the voluntary sector. From 2010 to 2014 he was the Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain, chairman of Muslim Aid (2004-08) and President of the Islamic Society of Britain (1998-2000).
Salatu E. Sule is a dedicated educator and author based in Nigeria, currently working at New Horizons College. She is the author of One Breath at a Time, a publication by Kube, which reflects her insights and contributions to education and personal development. At New Horizons College, Salatu is known for her innovative teaching methods and commitment to student success. Her work extends beyond the classroom, as she actively engages in community initiatives focused on education and youth empowerment. Through her writing and teaching, Salatu continues to inspire and impact the educational landscape in Nigeria, making her a respected figure in her field.
Dr. Rafik Beekun is Professor of Strategy and Ethics, and former Chair of the Management Sciences Department at the University of Nevada. He obtained his MBA and Ph.D from the University of Texas, and his BA and MA from Columbia University, and is a former Fulbright Senior Scholar to Mauritius and to Turkey. He specializes in strategic management, business ethics, and leadership as well as on the relationship between management and spirituality. Dr. Beekun has published in many academic journals including the Strategic Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, Decision Sciences, Human Relations, Journal of Management, Journal of Business, Ethics, etc. He has published several books, and is working on a couple of new ones in the areas of leadership and business ethics. In 2012, he served as co-editor of a special issue of the Journal of Management Development. He has consulted globally for IKEA (Saudi Arabia), Savola, and formed part of consulting teams working with IBM, Proton and the World Bank.
Dr. Muhammad Wajid Akhter is a medical doctor. He is current Secretary General of Muslim Council of Britian. He is also the founder of a variety of multi-national projects including Charity Week for orphans and children in need, FIMA Lifesavers and the co-founder of the Islamic History Channel. He is also a founding member of the British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA) and the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management. Dr Wajid lectures in Social Media and the History of Medicine at London Medical Schools. His passions include history, public speaking, building teams and travelling.
Osman Sheikh has an interest healthcare chaplaincy, community development and education. This has been from policy formulation and service delivery perspectives.
Born in Kenya, Osman spent nine years in India pursuing higher religious studies and gained qualifications in Theology and Jurisprudence. Osman embraces classical positions in Islamic jurisprudence but with an eager eye for its application within contemporary contexts.
Osman has been involved in chaplaincy work over a decade providing pastoral and spiritual care to staff, patients and relatives. He mentors Muslim Seminary graduates by helping them navigate career aspirations.
Osman has developed customised resources on integration & cohesion and facilitated workshops promoting positive sense of identity and belonging, thus enabling young minds to resist peer pressure and challenge negative narratives with confidence.
Dr Javed Akhtar became Consultant Cardiologist in 1989 and joined as Consultant Cardiologist at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals in 2004.
Dr Akhtar is Lead for Pacemaker Implantation Service at BHR NHS trust which he has established and implants approximately 150 pacemakers every year.
Dr Akhtar is a Senior Cardiologist and has a long range of interest and extensive experience in all the major fields of Cardiology. He is in-charge of the cardiology training programme at Queen’s Hospital for the Specialist Registrars (trainees to become cardiologist), junior doctors and cardiac physiologists. He is also training supervisor for MSc and Diploma in Cardiology.
Dr Akhtar continues to give talks and interviews on various Asian TV channels. His interviews have been relayed live on BBC international radio programmes on topics related to the heart.
Dr Javed Akhtar has written a Book in 2023 – “Parenting and Nurturing Muslim Children in the Digital Era” His book is is an invaluable guide for Muslim parents navigating the challenges of raising children in today’s digital landscape.
Prof. Dr. Dawood AL-Hidabi is a Professor of Education at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and Director of the International Institute for Muslim Unity (IIMU). He holds a BSc in Physics (1977) from Sanaa University, Yemen, and a P.G.C.E, MEd, and PhD in Education from the UK (1980-1986).
He served at Sanaa University (1987-2015) and was the founding president of the University of Science and Technology, Yemen (1994-2007). With over 140 publications, 150 supervised theses, and co-authored textbooks, he is a prolific scholar. Currently, he is Editor-in-Chief of three academic journals and serves on advisory boards for numerous national and international education journals.
At IIUM since 2016, he has held roles including Assistant to the Deputy Rector for Internationalization and Chairman of the Islamic Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation (FUIW). He provides consultancy and training for organizations like UNESCO, UNICEF, ISESCO, OIC, and the World Bank. His expertise includes Curriculum and Instruction, Quality and Governance, Integration of Knowledge, Strategic Planning, and Higher Education Leadership.
A distinguished academic in Computer Science at University College London (UCL), specializing in Software Engineering and Industry Projects. As a key member of the Software Systems Engineering group in the Department of Computer Science, his work bridges the gap between academic learning and industry application.
Professor Mohamedally is the author of the globally recognized Industry Exchange Network (IXN) methodology, a pioneering framework that integrates industry-led proof-of-concept initiatives into degree-level education. Through the IXN, he has cultivated partnerships that align academic goals with real-world industry needs, benefiting students, educators, and businesses alike. His methodology has been adopted nationally as part of the UK Government’s National Framework for IXNs, which he co-chairs.
At UCL, he co-founded and directs the UCL IXN programme, a flagship initiative noted in the NHS England Topol Review for advancing early R&D in healthcare. Under his leadership, this programme has enabled over 500 student-led projects addressing healthcare challenges, and its impact extends across multiple sectors.
Professor Mohamedally also leads collaborations with major organizations, including Microsoft, to advance software publishing and innovation. He mentors students in creating open-source solutions and advancing technologies in areas like AI, NLP, healthcare, and accessibility. His work has earned recognition for fostering entrepreneurial thinking, diversity in education, and interdisciplinary problem-solving.
As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of the British Computing Society, Professor Mohamedally’s dedication to education is evident in his commitment to constructionist and problem-based learning approaches. His legacy includes equipping the next generation of changemakers to develop practical, impactful solutions for societal challenges.
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