Our Team
At Utrujj, we deeply value the dedication and contributions of our volunteers, without whom our work would not be possible. Every effort, large or small, plays a vital role in our mission and is greatly appreciated. Join us in making a difference! Sign up as a volunteer today and be a part of our mission at Utrujj.
Ayesha Khan
Ayesha oversees the operations at Utrujj while supporting Shaykh Haytham. Her passion lies in preserving and sharing sacred knowledge. She has been a student of Shaykh Haytham since 2012 and has an Ijazah from him.
Samia Ahmed
Samia joined Utrujj in 2003 and has held various leadership and managerial positions. She has overseen operations, volunteers, retreats and educational resources. She holds an Ijazah and a Master’s in Islamic Studies.
Hana Khan
Hana has volunteered since 2017, providing IT support, video management and event assistance. She also transcribes Taraweeh reminders and contributes to graphic design. She graduated from the University of Cambridge in Engineering.
Sabeen Sheikh
Sabeen transcribes Shaykh Haytham's weekly Tafseer classes and helps with Arbaeen Nawawiya lectures. She has been awarded an Ijazah and holds degrees in Psychology, Public Health and an Alimiyya degree.
Rose Roslan
Rose has supported Utrujj by transcribing Shaykh Haytham’s lessons since 2017. She has been a student of Shaykh Haytham for over 20 years and holds an Ijazah.
Nimni Sultan
Nimni has been the creative force behind the Daily Gems since 2017, using design to connect knowledge with action. Her background is in dentistry and she also enjoys travelling, cooking and dawah.
Ayesha Malik
Ayesha has been involved with Utrujj since 2001. She coordinated the Tajweed Centre and helped organise courses and family events. She holds an Ijazah and is a qualified Time to Think Coach, Facilitator and Consultant.
Yaqoob Johnson
Yaqoob helps proofread publications and translate Qur’anic verses and hadith into clear English. He has a strong grasp of Arabic and experience in teaching English and computer programming.
Abu Shama
Abu Ibrahim Shama has been a close student of Shaykh Haytham since 2003. He advises Utrujj on writing, graphic design, history and Islamic studies. He holds an Ijazah, a Masters in IT and a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Jasmine Ansari
Jasmine helped sort and categorise a thousand blogs for the website, including khutbahs, articles and lectures on Al-Ghazali. She came to London from Pakistan in the 1960s and was introduced to Islam through FOSIS.
Saania Bhatti
Saania is a GP and Utrujj’s main medical advisor. She has been a student and volunteer since 2001 and has an Ijazah. She has a special interest in mental health, neurodiversity and wellbeing.
Jamila Sherif
Jamila has been a student of Shaykh Haytham since 2001 and holds an Ijazah. She supports Utrujj retreats and initiatives and helped establish a Hadith class in Watford. She is also an NHS GP, trainer and appraiser.
Siaf & Sazeda Alam
Siaf and Sazeda volunteer with their children at Utrujj events. They run reflection-based sporting activities and organise family events. Siaf is a lawyer and co-founded Fitzrovia United.
Zayna Sheikh
Zayna is currently Utrujj’s youngest volunteer. She enjoys transcribing talks and helping at events, as well as sports, learning languages and travelling.
Mona Naem
Mona takes photographs for Utrujj and provides images for the website and blogs. She is a family and wedding photographer based in North London and also teaches children, teenagers and adults.
In addition we have many other volunteers who help support and advise us. We are very grateful for their assistance.