Addressing the challenges and solutions
Join us for an inspiring event exploring practical solutions to the key challenges facing our masjid centred communities.
This full day event is exclusively for Imams and Masjid centred Community Leaders from across the UK discussing the challenges and practical solutions facing our communities.
Date: Sunday 26th April 2026.
Location: De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. 61-65 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5DA.
Itinerary
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Arrive early to enjoy a nourishing and healthy breakfast before the start of the event.
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Qur’aan and Salawaat Recitation followed by the welcome address to the UK National Summit 2026 - Imams and Community Leaders
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Chair - Mr Iqbal Nasim (Educator & strategic adviser, Ex-CEO of National Zakat Foundation)
Ust. Nisar Shaikh (Osswa Jiu-jitsu, Ashford & Staines Community Centre)
Mr Toufik Kacimi (CEO of Muslim Welfare House)
Imam Ajmal Masroor (Southgate Masjid, Trustee, Abdullah Quilliam Mosque)
Mr Nasar Mahmood (Chairman, British Muslim Heritage Centre) -
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Refreshments, coffees and teas to re-invigorate the senses.
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Chair - Mr Ayub Seedat (CEO, Here For Youth)
Imam Muhammad Kazi (Ashford & Staines Community Centre)
Shaykh Omar Hajaj (Director, Yaseen Youth)
Mr Serim Syed (Kingston Muslim Youth) -
Time to pray Zuhr, have an exquisite lunch, network and meet our exhibitors and sponsors. Furthermore we are delighted to have “Exhibition Islam” present with their unique displays for all delegates to enjoy.
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Chair - Mr Jahangir Mohammed (Director, Ayaan Institute)
Mr Asim Mahmood (Trustee, Karima Foundation)
Dr Riyaz Timol (Lecturer / Researcher, Cardiff University) -
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Refreshments, coffees and teas to re-invigorate the senses before the last session.
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Chair - Mr Umer Suleman (Trustee, National Waqf. Chief Risk Officer, Wahed)
Shaykh Salman Hasan (Certified Shariah Advisor & Auditor, Chief Legal Officer of Pfida)
Mr Dilowar Khan (Past Executive Director, East London Mosque)
Mr Fezaan Azam (Director of Cambridge Central Mosque) -
A closing few moments to reflect on the aim for excellence.
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