The Muslim News has been inundated with positive responses from guests at the nineteenth The Muslim News Awards for Excellence, held on June 19. We share a selection of the many expressions of support, gratitude, and suggestions.
I thought 2023 was one of the best The Muslim News Awards ceremony. The compère was excellent (having one person worked really well), and having a female recite the Qur’an was pleasantly novel. There were lots of female winners, which was also great. The food was also very good. Overall, a great feeling of warmth at the end for the advancement of the Muslim community is highlighted through the MN Awards.
Dr. Tippu Sultan Sheriff, Senior Chemistry Lecturer, Queen Mary University
Saarah Ahmed, Training Lead, Sadiya Ahmed, Director – Everyday Muslim Heritage & Archive Initiative & Professor Amina Jindani, Emeritus Professor, St George’s , University of London.
It was a lovely well-organised event celebrating the Muslim community in its diversity.
Sara Alkatib, BDD, Fortes Hair & Skin Clinic
The night was very well-organised, and both timing and quality were great, as were the setup, ambience and overall agenda. I pray Allah (SWT) grants you continued success and rewards you for all your hard work, efforts, and time.
Nisar Bawany, Director, Gilders Trading
The category you have devised is inspirational. The nominees and winners were highly inspirational. The guests and the networking opportunity were invaluable. Everything was perfect.
Md. Pervez Qureshi, BEM, Funeral Director, Brick Lane Muslim Funeral
S A Thalia, Student – Stratford Girls’ Grammar School & Ann J, Mumpreneur – Bismillah Book Box
The event was exquisite and far beyond my expectations. It was my first time attending, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was very well run, fantastically organised, and timed superbly. The venue and food were spot-on. The speakers were brilliant, with a host of high-profile names, which was great. It was also a great opportunity to network. Once again, well done and I pray Allah swt blesses you and your family for all your efforts and vision towards an amazing cause.
Dr. Omar Taha, Trustee, Al-Emaan Ctr
The Muslim News Awards is the event of the year. It just gets better and better! What you have achieved in bringing diverse Muslim groups together is tremendous. It promotes respect, unity and connection under one banner. Sabreena Shabazz,CEO, Pathwaze
It was a great pleasure and honour to attend The Muslim News Award for Excellence ceremony. The event was very well conducted, organised, and attended by many dignitaries. This event should be an example and a beacon for other Muslim organisations.
Cllr Ghazanfar Ali, Harrow Council
Jeni Myftari, Legal Advisor – Embassy of Oman.
The event was flawlessly orchestrated, and the kindness displayed by the volunteers and the team at The Muslim News was truly humbling. I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of Evolve and myself, to convey our sincere appreciation for your unwavering support towards both Evolve and the women within our community. The attainment of this award has instilled within us a newfound sense of confidence and shattered a significant barrier obstructing the empowerment of women. Following Monday’s events, cycling is now unequivocally embraced by our community. I simply wanted to convey to you the pivotal role that The Muslim News has played in this achievement, for which we are immensely grateful. We anticipate that this triumph will leave a legacy for future generations to cherish.
Iffat Tejani, Lead Coach, Evolve Cycling Network
I thoroughly enjoyed your Awards event. It was very well organised and professionally conducted. The list of speakers and dignitaries was excellent. The ambience was great.
M Ayub Aulia, Foreign Correspondent, Big Ben
Bushra K Nasir CBE, Ex Head – Plashet School, Mohammad Nasir, Director – Quality Frozen Foods & Aliya Jafri Azam, Interfaith Co-ordinator – Al-Khoei Foundation
The event was long enough but not tiring. The programme presented Muslims in the news and their promise of continuing the quest. It came through with professionalism. The timing was correct for the length of the programme. The food was fit for a king’s banquet. Perfect and plenty. The venue was good, and the ambience was welcoming and exuding warmth. Overall, professionally presented. Well done, from CEO to doorman. Thank you. I am really proud of The Muslim News.
Dr. Kazzim Mawji, MSc Diabetes, QMU
The Muslim News Awards for Excellence was a remarkable event, and I thoroughly enjoyed attending it. The awards ceremony was a splendid celebration of the achievements and contributions of individuals within the Muslim community. It was inspiring to witness the recognition given to those who have made significant impacts in various fields. The event’s atmosphere was filled with positivity and unity, creating a sense of pride and joy among all attendees. Regarding the timing, I found it well-planned and executed. The programme flowed smoothly, ensuring that the evening remained engaging and captivating. I would like to express my gratitude to the organisers for their dedication and hard work in making the awards gala dinner a resounding success. It was an evening to remember, and I look forward to attending future events organised by The Muslim News. Please convey my appreciation to the entire team for their efforts in organising such a memorable event.
Rofikul Islam, BCAc,Freeman of the City of London
Dr Omar Taha, Trustee Al-Emaan Ctr, Shyama Bakht, Afshan Bakht, Mohammed Ali Bakht, Faiza Amin, Senior Policy Lead- Dept of Health & Social Care, Sohilla Shubana, Policy advisor HMRC, Qurra Tulain, Policy Advisor – Dept for Levelling-up Housing & Communities, Latifa Ali, Associate Director – Standard Chartered Bank, Mohamed Abdelrhman, Associate – Bosting Consulting Group, Saranya Vasudevan, Strategy Advisor – Dept for Work & Pension, & Moonisah Iqbal, Policy Advisor – City Hall/ GLA
Thank you ever so much for a wonderful event. It was inspiring to see the great talent and work within our community. The venue, organisation, entertainment, and food were absolutely fantastic.
Dr. Zaid Shalchi, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
This is the best The Muslim News Awards that we have enjoyed thus far. The calibre of the nominations and winners were extremely impressive and portrays all that is best in our ummah. The quality of attendees of like-minded individuals, again were well selected and contributed to the prestige of the event. Made us feel proud to be Muslims.
Karim Sacoor, Independent Member, Cross Govt Dept Advisory Group on Anti-Muslim Hatred
On behalf of my husband and I, thank you for a great evening and congratulations on a well-organised, professional event. The short speeches, the timing, and the flow of the event were excellent. May Allah reward you and your family for the great work that you do.
Bushra Nasir, CBE DL, Former headteacher, Plashet School
