DR. ABDALLAH ROTHMAN

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Principal of Cambridge Muslim College, UK Executive Director of International Association of Islamic Psychology (IAIP) Founder of Shifaa Integrative Counseling, over 15 years experience counseling Author, Developing A Model of Islamic Psychology and Psychotherapy Editor, Islamic Psychology Around the Globe and contributor to many research articles in the field of Islamic Psychology

DR. AHMAD RAMADAN ALTINOK

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Researcher, Lawyer. PhD in Economics (E-commerce), and his 2nd PhD in Public Management (e-Participation). Worked as head of the e-Government Advisory Group at the Prime Minister’s Office 2007-2015. Lecturer on e-Government/public management reform at various universities in Turkey. Awarded the Strategic Visionary Bureaucrat of the Year, 2010 by TASAM, and most Innovative Bureaucrat of the Year, 2011 by EMEA e-Gov Award

DR. AID SMAJIC

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Dr. Aid Smajic has a robust academic background in Islamic Studies, primarily at the University of Sarajevo. He has progressed steadily from a Teaching Assistant position in 2004 to his current role as a Professor and Vice Dean for International Cooperation since 2017. Throughout his career, he has held various positions, including Head of the Chair of Religious Pedagogy and Religious Psychology. With over 12 years of experience as a faculty member, Dr. Smajic’s expertise lies in religious pedagogy and psychology within an Islamic context.

DR. AIDA TULE

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is a prominent activist, psychologist, psychotherapist and author of the book “Architecture of the Soul”. She received her psychology studies degree from IIUM Malaysia and spent 20 years dedicated to raising awareness about mental health, emphasizing the importance of integrating religious values ​​in the process of treating post-war trauma. She is also a trainer and mentor in the human resources’ sectors.

DR. ALIZI BIN ALIAS

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Dr. Alizi bin Alias has PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). He is the Co-Founder of Psychospiritual Institute, Organizational Psychology Consultant, and a lecturer at UNIMY and OUM. Dr. Alizi bin Alias is also the author of the bestseller book titled ‘PENAT’ on how to manage emotion, energy and stress..

DR. AMBER HAQUE

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Dr. Amber Haque is the Program Director for Muslim Family Services, ICNA Relief USA. He is a psychologist by profession and obtained his master’s and Ph.D. from Michigan. After practicing psychology in Michigan for over 12 years, he switched to academia and taught as a professor of clinical psychology in five countries. He has more than 70 publications plus nine edited books to his credit. Dr. Haque has a keen interest in Islamic Psychology (IP) and teaches a Modern Trends in IP course at the Cambridge Muslim College, UK.

DR. BAGUS RIYONO

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President of International Association of Muslim Psychologists (IAMP) President of Indonesian Movement for Human Dignity President of Society for Intercultural Educators, Trainers, and Researchers (SIETAR) Indonesia. Faculty member of Universitas Gadjah Mada, Psychology Author and contributor to many research articles in the field of Islamic Psychology

DR. CARRIE YORK

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DR. FAHAD KHAN

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Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Masters degree in Biomedical Sciences. Hafiz of the Qur’an (having committed the entire Qur’an to memory). Currently studying at Darul Qasim (Arabic and Islamic studies) under the supervision of Sh. Amin Kholwadia. Faculty member at Concordia University Chicago and College of DuPage. Published book chapters and articles on Traditional Islamically-Integrated Psychotherapy (TIIP),and the effects of Acculturation & Religiosity on Psychological Distress. Fellow of the International Association of Islamic Psychology, serves as an editor for the Journal of Muslim Mental Health.

DR. FATIMAH BT. ABDULLAH

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Associate Professor in IIUM (International Islamic University of Malaysia), Faculty of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Working as a religious counselor at the International University’s mosque

DR. HOOMAN KESHAVARZI

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Licensed psychotherapist in the state of Illinois. Doctorate of Clinical Psychology, a Masters of Clinical Psychology and a minor in Islamic Studies. Currently a visiting scholar for Ibn Haldun University (Istanbul, Turkey), Adjunct Professor at American Islamic College, Hartford Seminary, instructor of psychology at Islamic Online University and founding director of Khalil Center in the United States. Fellow at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding at the Global Health Center.International public speaker and trainer currently serving as a Clinical supervisor of graduate students of clinical psychology at the Village of Hoffman Estates (DHS).

DR. ILDUS RAFIKOV

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Dr. Ildus Rafikov is the Deputy Executive Director and the Director of Research at Maqasid Institute. He holds a PhD from ISTAC/IIUM in Philosophy, Ethics and Contemporary issues, Chartered Professional Certificate in Islamic banking and finance from the International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF), Kuala Lumpur and a bachelor’s degree in Communications from IIUM, with special interest in philosophy, Islamic economics, banking and finance. Dr. Ildus Rafikov has written and published a number of academic articles in indexed and non-indexed journals on economic methodology, speculation, scarcity, sustainability, financial crises, banking and finance, and reform in education from a historical and contemporary perspective. Additionally, he was the founding managing director of IKI Academy, where he is currently teaching Methodology of Research, Islamic Epistemology, Islamic Economics & Finance in both English and Russian languages.

DR. KAMAL ABU-SHAMSIEH

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Dr. Kamal Abu-Shamsieh is Director of the Graduate Theological Union’s Interreligious Chaplaincy Program and Assistant Professor in Practical Theology. The founder and director of Ziraya Muslim Spiritual Care, Dr. Abu-Shamsieh has extensive international experience in primarily Arab and Muslim countries as a trainer for spiritual-care providers. He provided spiritual care at Stanford Hospital since 2012 where he completed extensive spiritual-clinical training (CPE). He completed his Ph.D. in Practical Theology and Islamic Studies (with a focus on chaplaincy) at the GTU in 2019, and also holds a Certificate in Palliative Care Chaplaincy from California State University Institute for Palliative Care, an MA in Islamic Studies and Muslim-Christian Relations and a Graduate Certificate in Islamic Chaplaincy from Hartford Seminary, and a BA in Linguistics & Translations from Birzeit University. In 2018, Majlis Ulema Indonesia endorsed Dr. Abu-Shamsieh’s model of end of life care as a pathway for Hosn Alkhatima, a good ending.

DR. MOHAMMAD TAHIR KHALILY

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Dr. Muhammad Tahir Khalily is a highly accomplished psychologist and educationist with over thirty years of experience in teaching, research, clinical practice, and academic administration. Currently serving as the Dean of the Faculty of Social Science at Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad, he has made significant contributions to psychology and education in Pakistan. Dr. Khalily has authored numerous research publications, supervised numerous doctoral and master’s students, and secured research grants from various organizations. His leadership roles at the International Islamic University, Islamabad, and his efforts in establishing collaborations with international institutions have greatly contributed to the academic development of his field. He has received several awards and honors for his outstanding contributions to academia and has played pivotal roles in policy-making committees both nationally and internationally. Dr. Khalily’s dedication to integrating religious perspectives into professional psychology underscores his commitment to advancing the field while aligning with the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah.

DR. MUSTAFA MERTER

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Medical Doctor, MD and PhD in Psychiatry in Zurich, Switzerland from Burghölz Psychiatric Hospital. Decades of experience in Transpersonal Psychology from a perspective of Sufism. Currently working on a psychological taweel of the Holy Qur’an. Author of the popular book published in Turkish, Nefs Psikolojisi. Founder and president of the Turkish Transpersonal Psychology and Psychiatry National Association.

DR. NAVED IQBAL

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Professor in Psychology, for over 10 years at Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi Specialization in Clinical & Health Psychology Master Hypnotist, from California (2007) Supervisor has graduated 20 Ph.D students

DR. OMAR REDA

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Receiving his master’s degree from Harvard University in Refugee and Global Mental Health after completing medical school in Libya and while undergoing extensive training with the University of Tennessee, Dr. Omar Reda is now a board-certified psychiatrist practicing at the Providence Healthcare System, a member of the Al-Balkhi Institute of Islamic Psychological Studies and Research and a member of ISIP-International Students of Islamic Psychology’s Advisory Board. Dr. Reda is a leading expert in Psychotraumatology and Trauma-Informed Care as well as the mental health of Muslims, immigrants and refugees, the Libyan revolution, and the Arab Spring, and is the author of several books and a highly sought-after dynamic public speaker. Living in Portland, Oregon with his wife and three daughters, Dr. Reda’s passion for healing focuses on tackling the family dysfunction and youth vulnerability.

DR. RAMZI TALEB

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Dr. Ramzi Taleb holds a Ph.D where his dissertation was in Amir Abdul Kadir al-Jazairi. He is an Instructor/lecturer at Western University, University of Toronto and currently also teaching in the UAE. He specializes in North African Sufism, Sufi Qur’anic commentary and mystical theology.

DR. RANIA AWAAD

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Dr. Rania Awaad M.D. is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine, serving as the Director of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab and Executive Director of Maristan.org. She holds positions as Associate Chief of the Division of Public Mental Health and Population Sciences, Co-Chief of the Diversity and Cultural Mental Health Section, and Senior Fellow at Yaqeen Institute and ISPU. Dr. Awaad is also the Director of The Rahmah Foundation, dedicated to educating Muslim women and girls. She previously served as Clinical Director of the Khalil Center-San Francisco and as a Professor of Islamic Law at Zaytuna College, having pursued classical Islamic studies in Damascus, Syria, with certifications in Qur’an, Islamic Law, and other Islamic Sciences.

DR. RECEP ŞENTÜRK

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Dr. Recep Senturk illustrates a distinguished professional trajectory, currently serving as the Dean of the College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at HBKU in Qatar and as President of the Usul Academy in Chicago. He holds a concurrent position as a Professor in the Sociology Department at Ibn Haldun University, where he previously served as the Founding President. Dr. Senturk has a rich academic background, having been a Professor of Sociology at various institutions, including Ibn Haldun University and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He has also held significant administrative roles, such as Founding Director General and Dean of Graduate Studies at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University’s Alliance of Civilizations Institute. Additionally, he has contributed as a Visiting Scholar at Oxford Brookes University and served as the Founding Director General of the Istanbul Foundation for Research and Education (ISAR). Dr. Senturk’s breadth of experience extends to roles as Dean of Alfred University’s Istanbul Campus and Research Fellow at Rensellear Polytechnic Institute.

DR. SALAMI MALAYSIA

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Dr. Salami Mutiu Olagoke is a clinical psychologist and senior lecturer at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia. He holds a Doctorate in Psychology (2017), a Masters in Clinical and Counseling Psychology (2011), and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (2005). His clinical experience includes providing psychological support to addicts undergoing Replacement Methadone Therapy and counseling services to women with breast cancer. He specializes in Clinical Psychology, Positive Psychology, and Islamic Psychology. Dr. Olagoke has taught undergraduate courses and currently teaches Ethics and Professional Issues and Family Intervention to postgraduate students. He is also a Clinical Psychology Specialist at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia and is working on a book on Psycho-religious Functioning of Man.

DR. SAMIR MAHMOUD

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Lecturer at the Cambridge Muslim College on the BA in Islamic Studies and the Diploma in Islamic Psychology. Previously, Assistant Professor at the Lebanese American University. MA in Architectural History, Theory & Urban Design with a focus on the traditional townscape from the University of New South Wales, Australia. MPhil in Theology & Religious Studies with a focus on comparative philosophy and aesthetics. PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Cambridge under the supervision of Dr. Timothy Winter (Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad).

DR. SYEDA RUKSHEDA

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Psychiatrist and psychotherapist, practicing in Lokhandwala since 2002, specializing in adolescents, young adults, women, and families. Founder of Trellis Family Centre. Has a prestigious WHO Fellowship in Psychosocial Rehabilitation and recipient of numerous international awards representing India. TEDx speaker and media mental health consultant and speaker for various TV, radio and print media.

DR. YOUSEF MUSALAM

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Dr. Yousef Musalam holds a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology and is also a psychotherapist who practices Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. He is the head of the Mood Clinic in Amman and Director of Kalema Center for Cognitive Behavioral Sciences. Dr. Musalam is on the Advisory Panel for ISIP Arabic –International Students of Islamic Psychology’s Arabic Regional chapter.

DR. ZAID BARZINJI

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Zaid is an economist with over 25 years of experience in education, NGOs, and community development. He is the founder and executive director of the Maqasid Institute and a member of prestigious Islamic scholarly organizations. Prior to his current role, he spent 15 years in advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, serving as Vice President of risk modeling at a leading US financial institution. Zaid holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Utah and a Bachelor in Islamic Economics from the International Islamic University Malaysia. He is a commentator on business and economic affairs for major media outlets and conducts research on sustainable development, artificial intelligence, and global strategic studies.

DR. ZUHAL AĞILKAYA ŞAHIN

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MA and PhD in Psychology of Religion; PhD Dissertation (Topic: Spiritual care and Counseling) Completed Clinical Pastoral Training in Germany. Currently Associate Professor at Istanbul University, Academic research, training, and practice in spiritual care and counseling.

DR.ESHRAGA SANHORY

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PhD in Psychology, Masters in Psychology, Bachelor in Psychology, Diploma in Clinical Psychology “Consultant for different organisations. Psychologist working street children and homeless, 4 years Psychologist working with prisoners,10 years Hospitals in Department of Psychiatry, 6 years

HAWA BIBI KHAN

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Sister Hawa Bibi Khan is the founder of the Habika Trust and is a chartered accountant and private equity fund manager. She is part of the first generation of Black and Women Investment professionals in the post-apartheid South Africa. She is a governing council member of the Nelson Mandela University, higher panel steering committee member of President Kgalema Motlanthe’s Inclusive Growth Forum, Fellow of University of Johannesburg’s Centre for China Africa Studies, former member of BRICS Financial Services Working Group, advisor to the Ynus Emre Institute in Johannesburg.

IMAM DAWUD WALID

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Imam Dawud Walid is the Executive Director of the Michigan Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), America’s largest advocacy and civil liberties organization for American Muslims. He’s a seasoned lecturer, speaker, and scholar with a diverse professional background. He served honorably in the United States Navy, earning two United States Navy & Marine Corp Achievement medals. Walid has extensive media presence, being interviewed and quoted in approximately 150 outlets including prestigious platforms like the New York Times and CNN. He has lectured at over 70 institutions of higher learning worldwide, including Harvard University and the University of Bamako in Mali. Walid is deeply involved in community service, having served as an imam at various mosques and receiving recognition from city councils and religious organizations for his contributions. He’s also an accomplished author and fellow at esteemed institutions such as the University of Southern California and Wayne State Law School.

MUFTI ASHFAQ KAZ

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Mufti Ashfaq Kazi is a prominent scholar with over 20 years of experience in Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh & Usool al-Fiqh), specializing in resolving marital issues and financial matters. He holds a postgraduate degree from The King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). Mufti Kazi heads the Fatwa Department and Judicial Committee at the Juma Masjid of Bombay Trust, Mumbai, and has led the digitalization and preservation efforts of the Madresiaya Mohamadia Library, housing over 1600 ancient manuscripts and 10,000+ books. He is the founder and director of the Family First Guidance Centre, dedicated to solving community problems and providing counseling on family, mental health, and financial matters. Additionally, Mufti Kazi serves as a Shariah advisor to various organizations, including TASIS, BSE-listed Octaware Technologies, SenSage Wealth Management, and IDAFA Investments. He is also an executive member of the Masjid One Project and holds specialized licenses in Sharia-compliant financial solutions and Qadhaa (legal responses), along with diplomas in Dynamic Counseling & Coaching Therapy.

PROF. DR. G. HUSSEIN RASSOOL

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Professor Dr. G.Hussein Rassool is a Consultant and Director, Riphah Institute of Clinical and Professional Psychology/Centre for IslamicPsychology, Riphah International University, Pakistan. He is also a Fellow of the International Association of Islamic Psychology and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health. He has served as Editor/ MemberEditorial Board of international journals in the UK, USA and Brazil. He is an author /editor of ten books and has published over 120 papers and reviews.

PROF. DR. OSMAN BAKAR

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Doctorate in Islamic philosophy from Temple University,Philadelphia (USA). Currently Holder of Al-Ghazali Chair of Epistemology and Civilizational Studies and Renewal at ISTAC-IIUM (International Islamic University of Malaysia). Emeritus Professor in Philosophy of Science at University of Malaya. Formerly Distinguished Professor and Director of Sultan Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Centre for Islamic Studies (SOASCIS), Universiti Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia Chair of Islam in Southeast Asia at the Prince Talal al-Waleed Centre for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Georgetown University, Washington DC and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic and Research) at University of Malaya. Author and editor of 41 books and more than 300 articles on various aspects of Islamic thought and civilization, particularly Islamic science and philosophy in which he is a leading authority. Some well-known books are Classification of Knowledge in Islam (1992) and Tawhid and Science (1992). Latest books are titled Al-Farabi: Life, Works and Significance (2018), Colonialism in the Malay Archipelago: Civilizational Encounters (eds) (2020), Environmental Wisdom for Planet Earth, The Islamic Heritage (2nd Ed) ( 2022). Among the 500 most influential Muslims in the world since 2009.

PROF. DR. SULEYMAN DERIN

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Professor Suleyman Derin is a native of Istanbul Turkey, graduated from the Faculty of Theology and completed his PhD at Leeds University, UK. He is a teacher at Marmara University, the Faculty of Theology, in Istanbul. Currently, he is a full time professor in Marmara University. Professor Derin has authored several books and articles in the field of Tasawwuf and Sufism. His research interests focus on Sufi Psychology and he hosts a radio program titled “Sufism and Psychology”. Some of his articles include; “The Self and the Other in Ibn Arabi and Rumi” and “Spiritual Psychology and Al-Ghazali”. He is also a part of the Al-Balkhi Institute of Islamic Psychological Studies and Research, ISIP affiliate organization.

PROF. DR. WAHBIE LONG

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Wahbie Long, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and associate professor in the Department of Psychology, the director of the Child Guidance Clinic, and a deputy dean in the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Cape Town. Widely published on the history, theory and indigenization of psychology, he has held research fellowships at Durham and Harvard and serves on the advisory board of the Alkaram Institute. His new book is Nation on the Couch: Inside South Africa’s Mind (MF Books, 2021).

PROF. DR. YASIEN MOHAMED

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Yasien Mohamed is Emeritus Professor of Arabic & Islamic Philosophy in the Department Foreign Languages at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), South Africa. Professor Mohamed took his doctorate in Islamic ethics from the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany. He was a research fellow at the Oxford Centre of Islamic Studies, Oxford. He is currently a Senior scholar at Yaqeen Institute. He is an Advisory Board member of the International Association of Islamic Psychology and International Students of Islamic Psychology. Mohamed contributed over 100 scholarly papers to peer-reviewed journals and books. He is the author of Fitrah: The Islamic Concept of Human Nature and recipient of the international book prize for The Path to Virtue.

PROFESSOR DRSHUKRAN ABD. RAHMAN

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Prof. Dr. Shukran Abd Rahman is a distinguished Psychology Professor with expertise in Organisational Psychology. He obtained his Doctor of Occupational Psychology degree from Murdoch University, Australia. Currently serving as the Dean of AbdulHamid AbuSulayman Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), he is also the President of the Malaysian Psychological Association. Additionally, he holds the position of Associate Research Fellow at the National Higher Education Research Institute (IPPTN). His teaching and research focus on various aspects including Personnel Psychology, Organisational Change and Development, Career Development, and Academic Culture within higher education institutions..

PROFESSOR RASJID SKINNER

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PROFESSOR SALISU NIGERIA

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Professor Salisu, a renowned educational psychologist and university administrator from Northern Nigeria, currently serves as the Vice Chancellor of Al Istiqama University Sumaila in Kano state. With extensive experience in academia and leadership, he has held prominent roles including National Coordinator of the Nigerian Office for IIIT (i.e International Institute of Islamic Thought) and Deputy Secretary General of the Nigerian Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs. As a prolific author and professor, his research spans Islamic education, developmental psychology, and peace education. Professor Salisu’s commitment to societal development is evident through his involvement in national commissions and his leadership in educational institutions. Additionally, he is a respected traditional leader, holding the title of Walin Tafawa Balewa in Bauchi state. He has traveled widely across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, fostering dialogue and collaboration in education, social justice, and youth empowerment.

BR. QASIM BADRI

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Son of Late Prof. Dr. Malik Badri, Rahimullah, Student

SYED BASHEERUDDIN IMRAN

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Consultant in the field of Strategic Counseling for Individuals and Organisations. He is the Director of Institute of Human Excellence and Professional Management (IHEPM). Areas of specialization are Personal Leadership,Social Entrepreneurship and Building Organization Culture. has extensively studied IBERR and the Tarbiya models propounded by Dawood Tauhidi and Mohammed Al Mahdi.

USTAD KAUSHAR TAI

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Ustad Kaushar is a Management and Training Consultant and Director of Aksaa, specialising in delivering soft skills training courses including Leadership and Management; Personal and Professional Development and People Management; Business Ethics; Positive Parenting and Marriage Courses. He also delivers Islamic Cultural Awareness and Cultural Competency Training for non-Muslim public sector professionals and the civil service. He holds an MSc in Social Sciences, a Professional Certificate in Management, a Social Work qualification, and a diploma in Business and Management. Ustad Kaushar has also delivered a diploma course on Employability Skills for Calderdale College and an online Leadership and Management and Chaplaincy Course for Al-Balagh Academy

USTAD SAEED NASSER

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He is a qualified integrative counsellor and a clinical supervisor with proven experience supporting individual clients, couples and supervisees in a variety of settings. He is committed to delivering Islamic-centered therapy and supervision that supports the empowerment of individuals, couples and families to enable them to grow, make informed choices and fulfill their potential. His areas of expertise are person centered therapy, couple counselling, bereavement counselling, Trauma therapy oriented in an Islamic counselling/psychotherapy. In his therapeutic work, Saeed aims to promote an Islamically rooted paradigm and culturally sensitive approach to psychotherapy and supervision. Sheikh Saeed Nasser is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a fellow member of the International Association for Islamic Psychology (IAIP). He also delivers lectures on IAIP courses on Islamic counselling including ethics.