Samia Ahmed

Family Events

Samia joined Utrujj in 2003 and has had a variety of leadership and management roles over the years. Currently, Samia is responsible for organising personal development training sessions and family events in London.

Samia graduated from City University in Management and Systems and has a Masters in Islamic Studies from the Muslim College London. She has appeared on TV to discuss her findings and issues concerning marriage and divorce amongst Muslims in the UK.

She also played a role in the inception of the Tajweed centre which she taught beginner classes. She has studied under the instruction of both Shaykh Marwan and Shaykh Haytham.

She currently continues her path in education where she offers workshops assemblies and lessons in schools across south west London. She also is a freelance speaker and writer on topics pertaining to women in Islam and other areas. As well continuing to teach children Islamic topics and teaching Tajweed.

Samia lives in London with her husband and two children.

Ayesha Khan

Head of Operations

Growing up, Ayesha felt frustrated that she could not comprehend the Qur'an when she read its English translation. Along her journey, since 2013, she has been blessed with the opportunity to study the exegesis of the Qur'an with Shaykh Haytham Tamim. Having experienced its transformational power she is keen to share this knowledge with others and takes pleasure in writing her reflections on the Qur'an .

Ayesha read English at Oxford University. She has a love of languages and adventure and has travelled the world extensively. She is married and lives in London with her husband and children.

Dr. Saania Bhatti

Medical Advisor & Regular Classes

Saania has been a volunteer with Utrujj since 2001. She has been the main advisor to Shaykh Haytham Tamim on all medical matters. She's currently responsible for organising a regular ladies only tafseer class in North London.

Saania is a GP by profession; a master practitioner of NLP and a strategic health coach. Saania loves to empower people to fulfil their potential in all aspects of life. She is also a home educating parent.

Saania lives in London with her husband and four children.

Zahra Hrifa

Retreats

Zahra joined Utrujj in 2008 and was instantly attracted to the unique and balanced teaching style of Shaykh Haytham Tamim. Since this time, Zahra has been a regular student and has assisted Utrujj with various projects and retreats.

Zahra has a degree in law from the Sorbonne University in Paris and a Masters in Public International Law and International Organisations. She has worked for the charitable sector for 5 years and is now working in the legal sector.

Zahra loves learning, travelling, and is based in London.

Ayesha Malik

Family Events

Ayesha first experienced Utrujj in 2001 as a student of knowledge. She later was responsible for coordinating the Tajweed Centre, organising the delivery of Tajweed courses in Central London as well as online private tuition. In recent years, Ayesha has supported in organising a number of Utrujj courses and family events in London.

Ayesha is a qualified Time to Think Coach & Facilitator and lives in London with her husband and four children.