MOHAMMED YASEEN
Ameer & Chair of Board of Trustees

Born in Kashmir, Mohammed Yaseen moved to Sheffield with his family at the age of six. He is the author of the award-winning children's book "The Colour Blind Boy" and has worked with Iqra Promotions as a Script Writer and Creative Director on  Ahmad Hussain’s 'Aye Khuda' Urdu Nasheed Video as well as doing a guest appearance in the video 'I turn to You'. His lyrical poem 'Allah is calling you' is featured in the Nasheed Album 'The Greatest Gift' released by London-based Nasheed group, Labbayk in Ramadhan 2012.

He has a Bachelors (Hons) Degree in Islamic Studies from the University of Leeds and a Masters (Distinction) Degree in Education from the University of Gloucestershire. Mohammed Yaseen also runs a driving school in Sheffield where he resides with his wife and 5 children. (www.alfdean.co.uk )

To contact Mohammed Yaseen email: yaseen@cubefoundation.org

HAFIDH RIYASAT SALEEM

Vice Chair and Trustee

Born in Rotherham, Hafiz Riyasat Saleem moved to Sheffield, South Yorkshire at an early age and was raised there. Whilst at School he also took evening classes at Markazi Jamia Masjid, Sheffield and completed his Hifdh at the age of 15. For the next few years, he led the Taraweeh prayer at the same Masjid as well at Masjid Elahi in Sheffield. Currently employed in the Public Service Sector, Riyasat lives with his family in Sheffield. He is currently serving on the Shurah Board for the Cube Foundation as well as working closely with local madrassah’s in order to improve the standards of learning.

To contact Hafidh Riyasat Saleem email: riyasat@cubefoundation.org

SYED IQBAL ISLAM

Trustee

Syed Iqbal Islam was born in Bangladesh, and had the dual experience of early childhood both in England and Bangladesh. In 1989 he moved and settled down in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. He has BSc (Hons) in Science with Education from Sheffield Hallam University. He is currently working as Digital Media Project co-ordinator. His keen interest in travelling and hiking has recently led him to the top of Mount Ben Nevis in Scotland. He hopes that his involvement with the Cube Foundation will enable him to contribute something positive in the field of da'wah and towards community development.

To contact Iqbal Islam email: siislam@cubefoundation.org

HAFIDH ZAHID MINHAS

CF Dawah Project Manager

Hafidh Zahid Minhas has managed the CF Dawah Project since 2010.

To contact Hafidh Zahid Minhas email: dawah@cubefoundation.org