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Board of Directors

Board of Directors | Al-Huda International Welfare Foundation

1. Dr. Farhat Nasim Hashmi

Chairperson & Director
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Founder of Al-Huda International Welfare Foundation, and one of the most renowned female Islamic scholars and educators of the century. Awarded multiple national and international awards including Khadija tul Kubra award. She has been selected among 500 most influential Muslims around the world consecutively from 2011 to 2025. She has helped generations of Muslims develop a personal connection with the Quran and is regarded among the most influential contemporary Muslim scholars.

Education
  • Masters in Arabic – Punjab University, Lahore
  • Ph.D. in Hadith Sciences – University of Glasgow, Scotland
Experience & Contributions
  • Former Lecturer, Sargodha Degree College
  • Faculty Member, International Islamic University, Islamabad
  • Established Al-Huda International in 1994, which has since expanded globally with thousands of students
Publications

Authored several books

2. Dr. M. Idris Zubair

Director
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Co-founder of Al-Huda International Welfare Foundation, currently serving as Director of AIWF and Al-Huda Institute for Men (AIM).

Education
  • Masters in Arabic – Punjab University, Lahore
  • Ph.D. in Hadith Sciences – University of Glasgow, Scotland
Experience & Contributions
  • Former Lecturer, Department of Usool-ud-Deen, International Islamic University, Islamabad (1983)
  • Former Associate Professor, Islamic Research Institute
  • Former Chairman, Hadith Department, Allama Iqbal Open University
  • Established Al-Huda with Dr. Farhat Hashmi in 1994
  • Lecturer and trainer in Islamic Sciences worldwide
Publications

Authored several books

3. Dr. Atif Iqbal

Director, CEO AIWF (since June 2024) & AEF
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Oversees financial and corporate affairs of AIWF. Board-appointed to manage all branches of Al-Huda International School.

Education
  • Bachelors in Computer Science – FAST-NUCES, Pakistan
  • Masters in HR Management – Middlesex University, UK
  • Ph.D. (hc) in Education - Maryland University, USA
  • Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) – Binary University of Management and Entrepreneurship, Malaysia
Experience & Contributions
  • Director of Finance, Director of Al-Huda International School
  • CEO & Chairman, Al-Huda Publications (Pvt.) Ltd.
  • Managed multiple IT and educational projects

4. Mrs. Rifqah Asghar

Director & Company Secretary (since July 2024)
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Former CEO (2016–2024) and HR Director (2010–2017). Actively involved in developing organizational policies and multiple AIWF departments including HR, Correspondence courses, Examination, Publications and company secretary office.

Education
  • Master’s in Islamic Studies – University of Punjab
  • Elementary Islamic Law Course – Sharia Academy (1996)
  • Diploma in Islamic Education – Al-Huda International (1994–95)
Experience & Contributions
  • Served in Branches, Examination, and Publications departments
  • Established Correspondence Courses Department

5. Mrs. Samina Begum

Director
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Founder Member of AIWF, currently serving as Director.

Experience & Contributions

Senior Coordinator, Finance Department

6. Dr. Firdous Roohi

Director and In-Charge of PR Department
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Director of AIWF, Public Relations, and In-Charge of Guidance Zone Department. Active in publications, student guidance, and health awareness programs.

Education
  • MBBS – Fatima Jinnah Medical College Lahore (1984)
  • Diploma in Islamic Studies – Al-Huda International (1996)
  • Advanced Arabic Course – Al-Huda International (2005)
Experience & Contributions
  • Served in Raabta, HR, and Regions departments
  • Quran teacher at Al-Nafees Medical College and PC Rawalpindi
  • Publishes quarterly newsletters, annual reports, and brochures
  • Organizes Islamic perspective lectures and health sessions

7. Mrs. Munawar Shagufta Rastegar

Director Management & Decor
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Director Admin, responsible for management of related activities.

Education

Bachelor’s – University of Punjab

Experience & Contributions
  • Served as branch Incharge
  • Manages administrative operations and ensuring smooth, efficient support for the organization’s activities and mission.

8. Mrs. Qurat-ul-Ain Khan

Regional Coordinator (KP / Baluchistan), Member BOD, Member Think Tank
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Daughter of Lt. Gen. (R) Saranjam Khan and Mrs. Shamim Saranjam (founder member), is a long-serving Director leading Al-Huda’s expansion across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Baluchistan. An educationist and humanitarian with over 25 years of service, promoting Islamic ideology in a balanced and moderate way.

Education

Masters in Islamic Studies - University of Peshawar (2006–2008, 1st Division)

Experience & Contributions
  • Conducting classes of Islamic knowledge, motivational lectures, and Annual Hajj Training Workshops since 2000.
  • Led Training, Examination, Financial Management, Outreach, Street Children Development, HR, and Regional Data Monitoring departments.
  • Humanitarian leadership: Earthquake Relief (2005), FATA/PATA IDP (2008–09), Nowshera Floods (2011), APS Attack counselling (2014), COVID-19 Relief (2020), National Floods (2022), KPK Flood Relief (2025).
  • Heads projects including Mosque Construction, Water Projects, Prisoners’ Support Program, Al-Huda Guloona Orphanage (since 2017), and Tree Plantation.
Awards & Recognition
  • Appreciation Shield by the President of Pakistan (2011)
  • Women Entrepreneur “Parwan-e-Khanum” Award (2020)
  • Inaugural Member – LADIESFUND Peshawar (2025)

9. Dr. Umbreen Sajjad

Chairperson ARCC
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Education
  • Ph.D. in Islamic Studies (Islamic Finance)
  • Fellow member of the Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants. CA- Inter
Experience & Contributions

Currently serving as Chairperson ARCC, providing leadership in audit, risk, and compliance oversight. Previously served as Regional Operations Lead, Finance Coordinator, and Assistant Regional Coordinator. Actively involved in organizational governance, policy implementation, and quality assurance at AIWF.

Publications & Research
  • Ph.D. Dissertation: Informal Agricultural Credit Practices in Pakistan: A Shariah Perspective
  • M.Phil. Thesis: Jurisdiction of Islamic State in Qisas and Diyat
  • Articles: System of Zakat and Ushr (2021), A FinTech-based Islamic Model for Agriculture Marketing (ICRB), Morality from Classical Civilizations (2024)
  • Presentation: Religion and 21st Century Business Practices
  • Book: Qawaneen-e-Qisas-o-Diyyat: Sharai aur Aaeeni Tanazur Main

10. Neelofer Jamil

Director
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An experienced educationist with over 24 years of service at Al-Huda International Welfare Organization, contributing to academic development, student learning, and institutional growth. Skilled in academic coordination, course management, eLearning development, training, and leadership.

Education
  • MSc. Mathematics - University of Karachi (1989 – 1991)
  • Bachelor of Science (Honors) - University of Karachi (1983 – 1985)
  • Taleem Al Qur’an Diploma Course & Advance Course - Al-Huda International
Experience & Contributions

Held key positions including Academic Coordinator (Karachi), Assistant Academic Coordinator, Branch & Course Incharge, Coordinator – WhatsApp Tafseer Groups, eLearning Coordinator, Online Trainings Incharge, and Director of Academic Monitoring and Evaluation.

11. Abida Ashraf

Coordinator Accounts
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Education & Achievements
  • Master’s in Business Education
  • Diplomaed Associate of Institute of Bankers in Pakistan (1998)
Experience & Contributions

A dedicated professional with extensive experience in administrative coordination, student affairs management, and operational support. Provided effective administrative and financial assistance to enhance operational efficiency. Participated in various trainings to enhance professional skills.

Key Positions / Consultants

Chairperson Dr. Farhat Hashmi
Chief Executive Officer Dr. Atif Iqbal
Chief Financial Officer Faisal Javed
Auditor RSM Avais Hyder Liaquat Nouman and Co, Chartered Accountants
Legal Advisor THE MAVENS|JURIST Advocates & Corporate Consultants