“And We appointed from among them leaders, guiding by Our command…”
Qur’an 32:24

Sejad Mekić
Hafiz Sejad Mekić studied in Bosnia before obtaining a BA from the University of Wales, an MPhil from University of Cambridge and a PhD from SOAS, University of London.
He has served as Imam in mosques across Bosnia and the UK, as well as serving as chaplain at HMP Highpoint. He has lectured at the Ahmed Yesevi University in Kazakhstan, the Muslim College of London, and Cambridge Muslim College.

NURULLAH BENLI
Hāfiẓ M. Nurullah Benli studied in Turkey and the UK, completing degrees in both Law and Islamic Theology (ʿIlāhiyāt). He memorised the Qur’ān at a young age in Istanbul and went on to graduate from the Science High School in his hometown of Kayseri. He later obtained LLB and Theology degrees from Ankara University. He also holds a Master’s in International Law from the University of Sussex and is currently pursuing a PhD in Public International Law at the University of Aberdeen.
He has served as an Imām, volunteer, and administrator in mosques in Ankara, Brighton, and Aberdeen. He regards community building and youth education as areas of personal interest and ongoing commitment.

ZAKARYA GANGAT
Hafiz Imam Zakarya Gangat studied for seven years focusing on memorisation of the Qur’an and various Islamic Sciences. He has served as visiting Imam in mosques in Canada & the USA. He is actively engaged with interfaith work across the UK, connecting with people from a variety of backgrounds.
He is passionate about Islamic education and works closely with Cambridge Crescent, providing support to converts through counselling, classes, and ongoing guidance.
He is also a certified personal trainer and qualified corrective exercise specialist championing a holistic harmony between wellness and faith.