Iqbal Islam

Lote Tree Academy Saturday School Co-ordinator

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 is currently doing Bachelors in Education at the Sheffield Hallam University which will enable him to qualify as a Secondary Science teacher (inshaAllah). He also runs his own business by the name of Refined Essence. 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

Niaz Khan

General Secretary

Born in Pakistan in 1965, Niaz Khan moved with his family to England whilst still an infant. He completed his vocational education at local schools and colleges in Sheffield after which he went on to read for his Bsc in Microbiology at The University of Sheffield. Niaz Khan’s career has been both varied and colourful. Before practising Islam, he worked as a successful model and actor. He then joined the police force and later worked at Sheffield Hallam University as a Microbiology Laboratory Manager. He has also worked as a youth leader with young Muslim men for many years up until 2002. He has also worked abroad in Canada and the USA. He completed his MBA from the Sheffield Business School in 2001. Currently he works as a Connexions Personal Adviser in pre 16 and post 16 work. He has always had a dual role in The Cube Foundation firstly as General Secretary and secondly as Manager of TAIP, the Truth about Islam Project. Niaz Khan currently resides in Sheffield with his family.

To contact Niaz Khan email:  niaz@cubefoundation.org

Hafiz Riyasat Saleem

Lote Tree Academy Madrassa Coordinator

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 as Treasurer 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 Hafiz Riyasat Saleem email: riyasat@cubefoundation.org