Director

Mr Zia Chaudhry LLB Hons, MSI, Barrister

Chair of the Merseyside Council of Faiths
Member of the Association of Muslim Lawyers
Member of the North West Forum of Faiths
Member of the Religious Advisory Panel BBC Radio Merseyside

Zia has been active in inter-faith work in Merseyside for over 8 years and in that time has addressed varied audiences from schools to Liverpool's judiciary. He has constantly worked to improve the public's perception of Islam and Muslims and hopes that this project is the latest chapter in these endeavours. As a regular contributor to Pause for Thought on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio Merseyside he has acquired the necessary skills to discuss issues concerning Muslims in a sympathetic yet open way.

Consultant

Mr Steven Swift LLB Hons, Barrister

Member of the Criminal Bar Association
Member of the Liberty Lawyers Group

Steven has established a successful practice as a barrister specialising in criminal law. In addition he is a regular attender at inter-faith events. He also possesses an in-depth understanding of current affairs and is readily able to put religious issues into their political context.

Advisor

Miss Safia Saeed BA Hons, MSc

Associate Chartered Accountant
Elected Chair of Liverpool ICAEW Trainees' Society 2007
Member of North West Muslim Professionals' Network

Safia has been actively involved with student Islamic societies for several years. She has managed to retain this interest whilst studying for and passing her chartered accountancy exams. Her outlook is not only that of a moderate and progressive Muslim woman but also one who can boast academic and professional achievement.

Advisor

Mr Andrew Edwards

Crown Court Manager for a Criminal Law firm
Member of Liverpool Inter-Faith Group
Avid supporter of Liverpool FC

Andrew has managed to combine his career obligations with a keen interest in politics and religious issues. His understanding has led to him becoming involved in local inter-faith meetings and he now provides much needed support to inter-faith initiatives. He also has his finger firmly on the pulse of local entertainment, sport and leisure activities which enables him to connect more readily with the younger members of the community.

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Advisor

Mr Musab Al-Khateeb BA Hons, MSC, PGCE Business Education

Member of Liverpool Muslim Society
Member of Liverpool Islamic Institute
Organiser of Youth Activities in the Muslim Community

Musab is fluent in Arabic and being the son of an Imam is well-versed in classical Islam. Happily, this has not prevented him from having an enquiring mind willing to consider different viewpoints and issues which need to be dealt with by contemporary Islam. He is actively involved with youth activities and is himself a talented footballer. He brings to the project that connection with the youth which is essential for the project to succeed.