Education Committee
Management
Meet Our Advisors
Dr. Abdul-Haqq has an extensive experience in the legal, charity, and educational sectors. He spent a decade practising law before transitioning to leadership roles in education and community service. His past positions include Chair of Brixton Mosque and Iqra Independent School, as well as directorial roles in various educational centres across the Middle East.
Dr. Abdul-Haqq holds a PhD in Political Studies and an MBA in Education. He has been an academic force, lecturing at the University of St Andrews, and serving in various capacities such as Principal, Head of Academic Affairs, and Head of English in prestigious institutions in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
A regular contributor to scholarly publications and online platforms, he shares insights that enrich the broader educational and civic community. With his strong background and leadership, we are sure that Dr. Abdul-Haqq will guide GLMCC in reaching new goals in our mission to Inspire, Educate, and Serve our local and international communities.
Sidrah Awan
Head of Sisters Centre, Services and Activities
As Head of the Sisters Centre, Sidrah is accountable for the services and activities related to the sisters at Green Lane Masjid. She also acts as the sisters’ Office Manager, responsible for all female volunteers and staff.
Sidrah is a qualified teacher by profession. She gained a BSc in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Birmingham and went on to gain a PGCE in Chemistry from the University of Oxford. Before joining Green Lane Masjid, she was the Deputy Head of a local Islamic Girls’ School. Due to her extensive experience in teaching and working within the Education sector, Sidrah was the Head of Education at Green Lane Masjid for 3 years. In her new role, she will now be focussing on the provision for sisters within the masjid.
Shaykh Zakaullah Saleem
Head Imam and Head of Education
Qari Zakaullah is the Head Imam and Head of Education at the Masjid. After completing his Islamic Education, he worked in numerous roles before becoming the Imam of Green Lane Masjid in the UK. He memorised the Qur’an at a very young age and has led the taraweeh prayers on numerous occasions. He has recently completed his Masters in Islamic Education from the Markfield Institute of Higher Education.
