Profile

Member of Muslim Council of Britain’s Central Working Committee
Spokesperson for the Islamic Society of Britain and member of its national consultative body
Chair and Director of Communities in Action
Member of Haringey borough and Hornsey and Wood Green constituency Liberal Democrat Executives
Hornsey and Wood Green Lib Dem Equal opportunities officer
Member of the steering group for The London Faith Forum

I am a broadcaster and specialist production consultant. I have worked with a number of radio, TV and newspaper agencies at both professional and political levels.
I have written about Muslims in Britain, integration, Islam and political issues in the Guardian, the Times, the Asian Times and Islam on Line. I write regular comment pieces for the Evening Standard. I also have a blog page on the Guardian’s ‘Comment is Free’ website.
I have been a commentator on social, political and religious issues on BBC, ITV, Channel 4, CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, SKY, German, Finnish, French and Nigerian TV.

In addition I have also been a presenter and production consultant on the following programmes:

I stood in the local council elections in 2006 in Haringey
I have organized and led local campaigns on various issues including the environment, education, council tax, high rise buildings, fly tipping, litter on the street, facilities for young people and planning applications.
I have campaigned with Liberal Democrats against the Iraq invasion, student grants abolition and the genocides in Bosnia and Rwanda.

Regularly I am invited to speak on culture, religion, politics and society in the UK and abroad. Recent engagements include -

US Embassy - “Young Muslims between rejection and extremism: causes and solutions” - January 2007
The Treasury - “Are Multi-Faith celebrations the way forward?” – 2006
The Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - “One World Festival” 2006
The Crown Prosecution Service - Religion and Spirituality - 2006
The British Council UK, Switzerland and Nigeria - Muslims in Britain
Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) - “Combating Terrorism” - 2005
The Oxford Union Debate - “Is Islam Compatible with Democracy?” - 2004
St Ethelburger Centre for Peace and Reconciliation - “Peace in the world” 2003
International speaking tours covering Sweden, Switzerland, Romania, France, Turkey, Sudan, Nigeria and the USA.

Imam – I lead Friday prayers in 4 mosques in 4 London boroughs on a monthly rotation
I work in various communities as a mentor for young people
As a trained counsellor I support people with relationship and personal difficulties

Vice Chair of the London Civic Forum
Board Member of Vision for London
Member of Advisory board for Faith in London and Faith in the Future
Secretary to ‘Parents against Drug Abuse’ project
Member of the management committee for ‘Improving School Pupil Attendance’ project

I enjoy learning about new cultures and world food
I play badminton
I read extensively in my free time, particularly on history, society and politics

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