Conference Speakers
Conference Speakers
- S A Huda – Former DGP, Government of Andhra Pradesh
- Prof. Akhtarul Wasey – President, Maulana Azad University, Jodhpur
- Mufti Shamail Ahmed Nadwi – Founder, Markaz Al Wahyain
- Dr. Abdul Azeez Abdul Raheem – Founder, Understand Quran Academy
- Wali Rahmani – Founder, Umeed Academy
- Akram Sayed – Founder, NASIM Foundation, USA
- Osama Manzar – Founder-Director, Digital Empowerment Foundation
- Dr. Fayaz Ahmed – Senior Cardiothoracic Surgeon, King Fahad Hospital
- Dr. Taha Mateen – MD, HBS Hospital, Bangalore
- Uzma Naheed – Founder, Iqra International Women’s Alliance
- Dr. Shaimaa Soharwardi – CEO, Integro Hospital, Hyderabad
- Dr. Shabistan Ghaffar – Chairperson of Girls Education, NCMEI Govt of India
- Dr. Sumaiyah Ahmed – Visiting Fellow, CSPS, New Delhi
- Aditya Menon – Senior Journalist, The Quint
- Prof. Muzaffar Assadi – Political Scientist, Mysore
- Shahid Siddiqui – Chief Editor, Nai Duniya
- Ameenul Hassan – Chairman, RIFAH Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Moulana Fasial Wali Rahmani – Secretary, All India Muslim Personal Law Board
- Lt. Gen. Zameeruddin Shah – Former Vice Chancellor, AMU
Conference Speakers Profile
S A Huda – Former DGP, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Founding Member of Governing Council,
Centre for Studies of Plural Societies, New Delhi
S.A. Huda, is a retired IPS officer, served as the Director General of Police (DGP) for Andhra Pradesh.
He was recognized for his administrative skills and commitment to public service.
He has actively engaged in community initiatives, particularly focusing on increasing the representation of underrepresented groups in civil services.
He has been a vocal advocate for educational reform and has emphasized the importance of guiding youth toward prestigious roles like IAS and IPS.
Prof. Akhtarul Wasey – President, Maulana Azad University, Jodhpur and Former Professor JMI
President, Maulana Azad University, Jodhpur and Former Professor JMI
Mufti Shamail Ahmed Nadwi – Founder, Markaz Al Wahyain
Founder, Markaz Al Wahyain
Dr. Abdul Aziz Abdur Rahim is the founder of Understand Quran Academy, an institution dedicated to simplifying the understanding of the Qur’an for non-Arabic speakers.
He holds a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering from Oklahoma University (1994).
He has delivered a short course called “Understand Al-Quran – the Easy Way” in different cities and countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE, United Kingdom, Malaysia, South Africa, and India.
The video recording of this course (52 episodes) is aired on Peace TV English and Peace TV Urdu and also relayed by GuideUS TV in the USA in English; and ITV of South Africa.
Wali Rahmani a 25-year-old social activist and lawyer from West Bengal, is the founder of Umeed Academy.
He gained widespread recognition for successfully crowdfunding ₹7 crore in just seven days to establish the academy.
He has been awarded the young social Hero award in 2019 at the south India NGO conference, also has been featured as one of the young top 20 achievers in India under the age of 20 by Mumbai coworking.
His works have been acknowledged by India times, Brut India, The Telegraph, India Times and the Indian Express.
Akram Sayed – Founder, NASIM Foundation, USA
Founder, NASIM Foundation, USA
Osama Manzar, Founder-Director of Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF), has over 25 years of experience in journalism, new media, and software enterprise.
He co-founded DEF in 2002 to empower communities through digital tools.
He played a pivotal role in the National Digital Literacy Mission and the development of Common Service Centers.
Osama also conceptualized the Wireless for Community program, leading to the 2020 PM-WANI initiative, and contributed to the GOAL program for tribal girls, adopted by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
Dr. Fayaz Ahmed – Senior Cardiothoracic Surgeon, King Fahad Hospital of University, Khobar
Senior Cardiothoracic Surgeon, King Fahad Hospital of University, Khobar
Dr. Taha Mateen is the Managing Trustee of HBS Hospital in Bangalore, a unit of the Shama Charitable Trust.
He is a renowned physician graduated from US University and MD of Acura Speciality Hospital and HBS Hospital in Bangalore.
Dr. Mateen has been vocal about the need for collective action during crises, particularly in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of frontline medical professionals rising to the challenge during emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Uzma Naheed, the founder of Iqra International Women’s Alliance (IIWA)
She is a renowned social activist focused on empowering women through skill development and economic opportunities.
Her organization supports over 3,000 women who create more than 150 high-quality products.
Uzma is also actively involved in various roles, including:
1) Director for UN initiatives on unity in diversity.
2) Global Secretary of the World Coalition Al-Quds in Turkey.
3) Vice President of the All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat.
4) Member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board.
Dr. Shaimaa Soherwardi is the CEO of the Integro Hospital Hospital in Hyderabad, India.
With a background in dentistry, she holds advanced degrees in Biotechnology and Oral Pathology.
Decisive and strategic leader with demonstrated track record of success in Hospital Management.
she recently ventured into the food industry, combining her entrepreneurial mindset with her commitment to holistic care.
Dr. Shaimaa is also pursuing Hospital Management at ISB and has completed exclusive programs at IIM-B, earning recognition for her innovative business strategies and entrepreneurial achievements.
Shabistan Gaffar is an educationist, reformer, philanthropist and social activist.
She served as the Honorary Chairperson of the Committee on Girls’ Education under the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI), Government of India.
She has also worked extensively in Jammu and Kashmir, advocating for gender justice, vocational education, and digital learning.
She also provided women with high-end vocational training and helped them with placements in the desired industries.
Dr. Sumaiyah Ahmed is Assistant Professor, at the Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi and Visiting Fellow at CSPS.
She holds PhD from School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University.
Her doctoral thesis focuses on Women’s Empowerment in the Gulf Countries.
Her research interests include Gender Issues in West Asia, Islamic Feminism, and Women Activism.
Aditya Menon is a senior journalist with over a decade of experience in Indian media.
Currently an editor at The Quint, he has also worked with notable organizations like India Today, NDTV, and Rajasthan Patrika.
His expertise spans political reporting, investigative journalism, and digital storytelling.
Prof Muzaffar Assadi is a Professor at Dept of Studies in Political Science and Public Administration, University of Mysore.
His areas of specialization include Agrarian Studies, Globalization, Gandhism, Political Sociology, Democratic Theory, Social Movements, Comparative Government and Politics, Human Rights in India, Ideology, Global Political Theory.
He has held various academic and administrative roles, including Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mysore, and has contributed significantly to the discourse on socio-political issues in India.
Shahid Siddiqui is a former member of the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of the Indian Parliament representing the state of Uttar Pradesh from 2002 to 2008.
He is a journalist and the chief editor of the Nai Duniya, an Urdu weekly published from New Delhi.
He received Rajiv gandhi award for excellence in secularism, urdu academy award for best urdu journalist, ghalib award for contribution to urdu etc.
S. Ameenul Hasan, is the Chairman of the Rifah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI).
He also serves as the Vice President of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind.
Under his leadership, RCCI focuses on initiatives like networking events, business summits, and mentorship programs.
He is a prolific speaker, certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) trainer, and psychologist.
As a counselor, he provides guidance and support to individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, relationship challenges, and feelings of purposelessness.
Maulana Faisal Wali Rahmani is currently serving as the Secretary of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB).
He is also Ameer-e-Shariat of Bihar, Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha.
Maulana Rahmani is part of the esteemed Khanqah Rahmani lineage in Munger, Bihar.
His contributions extend to the promotion of education and the upliftment of madrasa systems in India.
Lieutenant General Zameer Uddin Shah is a retired senior general of the Indian Army. He last served as the Deputy Chief of the Indian Army Staff.
He was also involved in active combat, including the 1971 India-Pakistan war at Longewala.
After retirement, he served for some time as an administrative member on the bench of the Armed Forces Tribunal.
Lt. Gen. Shah also transitioned into academics, serving as the Vice-Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) from 2012 to 2017.
Dr. Abusaleh Shariff
Abusaleh Shariff is Chief Scholar at the US-India Policy Institute, Washington DC and President, Centre for Research and Debates in Development Policy, New Delhi.
He was a Chief Economist at the National Council of Applied Economic Research, New Delhi (1994- 2012).
He was Secretary of the Prime Minister’s High Level Committee during 2004-6 and the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India during 2010-11.
He Was also nominated to the 13th (Indian) Finance Commission by the Finance Ministry, Government of India.
He was a recipient of the Rockefeller Foundation International Family Fellowship to undertake research at Economic Growth Centre of Yale University, USA during 1991-2.
Mohammed Hussain M. Malagi
Mohammed Hussain M. Malagi is a Chairman of the Sana Educational Charitable Trust, established in 2001 in Karnataka.
He is recognized as a philanthropist in Karnataka.
He has supported the development of educational facilities such as hostels and academic centers in Hubballi, emphasizing the importance of uplifting the Muslim community through education.
Ziaullah Sheriff
Ziaulla Sheriff is the Founder and Chairman of the Sheriff Foundation and serves as the Chairman & Managing Director of Starcom Information Technology Ltd.
He has built a business empire valued at approximately ₹13,000 crore.
His journey reflects a remarkable tactics of entrepreneurship, strategic vision, and leadership.
Ziaulla Sheriff actively engages in supporting community welfare and social development initiatives.
Prof. Shamsuddin Punekar
Prof. Shamsuddin Punekar established SECAB – Socio Economic Cultural Association Vijayapura, in the year 1969.
Under his guidance SECAB has grown to include over 25 institutions ranging from kindergarten to professional courses in engineering, medicine, and management.
Prof. Punekar is also the founder of th degree college for women as part of his commitment to promoting women’s education.
Dr. Ahmad Abdul Hai
Dr. Ahmad Abdul Hai, serving as Director-General & Laparoscopy Surgery at Paras HMRI Hospital, Patna, is a distinguished General Surgeon with over 34 years of expertise.
Dr. Ahmad Abdul Hai is a respected member of prestigious medical associations including the International College of Surgeons, Indian Medical Association, and the Government of India committee on Curriculum for Organ Transplant.
Dr. Abdul hai achieved multiple awards:
1) Awarded TC Guns Gold Medal for standing first in Pharmacology
2) Awarded Sitton Gold Medal for standing first in Medicovi
3) Awarded Stephenson Gold Medal for standing first in surgery
Dr. M. A. Rafeeq
Dr. M. A. Rafeeq is a prominent educationist from Hyderabad who is deeply involved in promoting educational initiatives and intellectual discourse.
He served as a neonatologist in Saudi Arabia for three years, saving countless innocent lives. Upon his return, he dedicated over a decade to the Shadan Group of Institutions, imparting his knowledge and expertise to numerous aspiring medical professionals.
He has been actively involved in numerous NGOs and orphanages, providing unwavering support to children in need. His commitment to education and poverty alleviation is truly inspiring.
Dr. Rafeeq exemplifies what it means to practice medicine with integrity, empathy, and a genuine respect for human life.
Maulana Ghulam Mohammad Vastanvi
Maulana Ghulam Mohammad Vastanvi is the founder of Jamia Akkalkuwa, an institution dedicated to providing quality education and promoting social and educational development.
He played a key role in improving madrasa education by adding subjects like medicine, engineering, and other useful courses to Darul Uloom schools.
He is former vice chancellor of, Darul Uloom Deoband.
Maulana Huzaifa Vastanvi
President Jamia Akkalkuwa
Dr. Javed Jamil
Dr. Javed Jamil is the Chair Professor at the Department of Islamic Studies and Research at Yenepoya University, Mangalore, Karnataka.
Dr. Jamil’s academic background includes MBBS from KG Medical University, Lucknow.
He is also a renowned thinker and author, with numerous books and articles to his credit.
Some of his notable works include:
1) Muslim Vision of Secular India: Destination & Road-map.
2) Islam Means Peace.
3) Qur’anic Paradigms of Sciences & Society.
Ameer Ahamed
Ameer Ahamed is the Chairman of the Manappat Group, leading operations across the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, India, and the UK, With over 30 years of experience.
He is also a Director of Sahulat Microfinance Society and a Court member of Aligarh Muslim University.
His CSR efforts focus on education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation, particularly through the Vision 2040 initiative in India.
Saiju Aravind
Saiju Aravind, founder of Edubrisk, is a Post Graduate from IIT, Delhi.
He served as a Senior Scientist in the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for over two decades.
He is a member of the Institute of Defence Scientists & Technologists (IDST) since 2014 and has published over 10 International Papers in Science & Technology.
He has won the ‘Tukral Memorial Award’ and ‘Commodore Garg Silver Medal’ at IIT, Delhi, Chief of Naval Staff Commendation and other Awards.
Saiju Aravind’s innovative approaches have garnered recognition, including the Emerging Technology Solutions award at the Education Innovation Awards 2022 and approval from KHDA Dubai.
Ayatollah Mahdi Mahdavipour
Ayatollah Mahdi Mahdavipour is the representative of the Supreme Leader of Iran and serves as a key figure at the Iran Cultural House in New Delhi.
His role includes promoting interfaith understanding and organizing initiatives focusing on Islamic jurisprudence and culture.
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