His Eminence Murshid Faizul Aqtab Siddiqi Hijazi is the authorised Principal Blessed Guide of the Naqshbandi Qadri Hijazi Spiritual Order. He hails from a blessed family lineage of famous scholars dating back to Murshid Khalifah Abu Bakr Al Siddiq (RA). He has been educated in the Revealed and the Natural Sciences and is a qualified Barrister in England. As a Principal Guide, His Eminence guides his thousands of Mureeds (spiritual students) across the globe to the true teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, so they attain the best in both spiritual progression and worldly matters. 

Brother Burhaan has graduated with his degree from Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry and is now completing his Dental Foundation Training (DFT) programme in Leicester. He is the second child of Murshid Faizul Aqtab Siddiqi Hijazi. Brother Burhaan plays an active role in the advocacy of safeguarding the honour of the Prophet Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص and promoting a minimal benchmark of civility through the Global Civility campaign. For this cause, he has met with several ambassadors and delegates from various countries. Like his noble grandfather, he is also an avid sportsman.

Faiha is a Computer Science & Mathematics graduate. Whilst living in London, she has built a diverse professional background, having worked at Pearson Publishing, followed by the Congestion Charge, and most recently serving as an Executive Assistant across a range of initiatives. Throughout the years, she has been deeply involved in various Hijaz projects, lending her expertise to setting up and maintaining websites and managing data. Currently, Faiha is channelling her skills into the Wise Compass project. Faiha is also a qualified NLP Practitioner, and her areas of interest include reflexology, going for walks, attempting to keep up with her children when they are on their cycles, and spending the 29th evening of every Islamic month squinting at the horizon in hopes of spotting the new crescent moon!

Imran Khan works as a Regulatory Affairs Consultant within the Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Industry, having graduated as a Molecular Biologist from University College London. Imran is involved in the building of a new Islamic youth centre which aspires to serve the local community in Watford. As part of his servitude to Creation, Imran also contributes his time and skills to Hijaz Community delivering project work and mentoring within London. He is happily married to Dr Saira Awan, who assists the sisters’ youth projects and they have three beautiful children. His hobbies include reading poetry and associated devotional music.

Naziema was born and raised in The Netherlands and holds a Masters degree in Applied Physics. She spent nearly two decades in the Research & Development department of one of Europe’s most successful hedge funds, applying abstract reasoning and logical thinking to some of the most demanding problems in modern finance. Having since made the United Kingdom her base, Naziema now devotes much of her time to business development management, where her scientific training meets a deep curiosity for people and ideas. Naziema is the mother of two boys and is regarded by those who know her for her thoughtfulness, composure, and clarity in communicating complex ideas.

Abdul Rahman holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Warwick and currently works as an IT Project Manager, overseeing the delivery of technology projects across a range of sectors. He takes a keen interest in emerging AI tools and technologies, and uses this knowledge to support deen-related projects, helping bring modern technological solutions to the service of the community.

Bilal Saleem is an entrepreneur, brand strategist and business leader with over 15 years of experience spanning technology, media, hospitality and consultancy. As the CEO of a branding and marketing agency, he has worked with a broad portfolio of national and international organisations, delivering strategic branding, digital transformation and commercial growth initiatives across multiple sectors. Alongside his work in marketing, Bilal is actively involved in the hospitality and franchising industry, where he operates and advises businesses on strategy, operations and expansion. He has developed a reputation for combining innovation with practical leadership, helping organisations embrace Artificial Intelligence while promoting its responsible and ethical adoption with a clear understanding of its opportunities, limitations and impact on society. Happily married, Bilal is the proud father of two delightful children.

Ibrar Hussain graduated in Computing and has over 25 years’ experience in the IT industry. He works as a cyber security architect for some of the UK’s most regulated organisations helping them improve their security posture, especially in the current environment where cyber-attacks are on the increase. He is the director of his own IT consultancy and heads up the IT department within Hijaz Group. He is happily married with four wonderful children.

Sister Nabeeha, our youngest speaker at the Blessed Summit event, is growing up in the esteemed household of her noble father and is also the youngest granddaughter of Mujaddid Murshid Abdul Wahab Siddiqi (RA). She is in the process of completing her Middle School education and is an avid reader. Nabeeha loves to participate in the service of others.