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. 

Professor Sophie Gilliat-Ray is a leading voice in the study of Muslims in Britain. She is Professor of Religious and Theological Studies and Founding Director of the Centre for the Study of Islam in the UK at Cardiff University. Sophie has dedicated her career to understanding the social, religious, and cultural dynamics of Muslim communities. Her research explores how British Muslims integrate their faith into their daily lives, examining the roles of family, community, and religious institutions. Professor Gilliat-Ray’s extensive work on religious leadership and chaplaincy also sheds light on the support systems available to Muslim families within public institutions. She is a Fellow of the British Academy (FBA), a Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales (FLSW), and was awarded an OBE for her services to Education and Muslim Communities in Britain in 2020. These accolades highlight the impact of her scholarship and her commitment to fostering understanding between Muslim communities and wider society. Her publications, including her book Muslims in Britain: An Introduction (2010), and Muslim Childhood (with Prof. Scourfield et al., 2013), offer invaluable resources for parents seeking to raise confident, faith-filled children. Professor Gilliat-Ray’s work provides a strong foundation for understanding the unique context of Muslim families in Britain.

Brother Burhaan has just completed his final year of dental school at Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry. 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 ﷺ 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.  

Sister Najeeha is the eldest child of Murshid Faizul Aqtab Siddiqi Hijazi. She has completed both her medical degree at University College London Medical School and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL). She is now beginning her work as a resident doctor in Birmingham. As a Trustee of Hijaz, she plays a key role in overseeing the annual Blessed Summit and actively supports the wider activities of the Trust. 

My name is Dr Samina Khalil. I qualified as a doctor from the University of Liverpool with honours in 2007 and completed my GP training in Bradford. I currently work as a freelance GP across practices in West Yorkshire and mainly in and around Bradford. I also work as an out of hours doctor providing care and advice over the telephone, visiting patients in their homes and working from the hospital setting. I have a keen interest in geriatric medicine and in particular raising awareness of depression amongst the elderly. I am the project lead for Muslim Health Service’s ‘Community Companions’ having successfully received funding from Bradford’s Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) to work in partnership with Mind In Bradford. This project is designed to reduce social isolation and loneliness in those over the age of 65 years in Bradford. I am also the examinations content writer for Hijaz World. I currently reside in Bradford with my family and enjoy spending time and travelling with them.

Dr Nabeela is the blessed wife of Hazrat Shaykh Faizul Aqtab Siddiqi and is given the respected title of Bibi Sahiba, Spiritual Mother, of the Hijazi spiritual order. Bibi Sahiba qualified in Medicine from the University of Manchester. She has since worked in hospitals across the North and the Midlands. Since her time at university, Bibi Sahiba has played a leading role in mentoring young people and she continues to do so now in Hijaz. She spends most of her time in direct khidmat of Hazrat Saheb and raising their young daughter, as well as supporting initiatives that serve the community. Bibi Saheba has been proximate to the work of Hijaz in witnessing first hand the enrichment of young people especially women to fortifying their faith through rational understanding. Bibi Saheba says she is honoured to be in a position of serving the creation of Allah Almighty.

Maulana Arif Awan is an early graduate of Hijaz College. Since qualifying as a Solicitor, he worked in law firms before establishing his own, which specialises in property and commercial law. Maulana Arif has taught at Hijaz College and the Hijaz Diploma course over the years and has often been an inspiration to students at Hijaz for advancing in his religious and secular studies. Maulana Arif is married with enjoys spending his free time with his family.

Sister Ammarah Hannan is an English Graduate from the University of Birmingham. She works as a private tutor for young children and has been involved with many of the dedicated educational projects of Hijaz over the last decade, including delivering lessons for the Fun Factory classes which teach young children about Islamic topics and Islamic Mindfulness. She has also researched and developed lessons for various educational platforms, including the stories in the Wise Compass. She is a longstanding member of Hijaz Community and devoted to serving the community.