Our Imams

Al-Hafiz Qari Wazir Ahmad Naushahi is a dedicated Islamic scholar, imam, and spiritual guide who has served the Muslim community for decades in Pakistan and the United Kingdom.

He began his religious education in Mirpur, Chak Swari, under the esteemed guidance of Allama Hafiz Muhammad Anwar Naushahi Qadri. His initial Hifz-ul-Qur’an training was under Allama Maulana Hafiz Muhammad Siddiq. He then pursued advanced Islamic studies, including the classical sciences, under the mentorship of his teacher and spiritual guide, Pir Syed Maroof Hussain Shah Qadri Naushahi RA studying for approximately twelve years at Jamia Islamia Chakswari.

Upon completion of his studies, he served for about two and a half years as Imam and Khateeb in Dina, Jhelum District, Pakistan.

In 1980, upon the instruction of Pir Syed Maroof Hussain Shah Qadri Naushahi RA he traveled to the United Kingdom to join Jamiat Tabligh-ul-Islam in Sheffield. He later continued his service in Bradford, working with the Islamic Missionary College.

On 13 September 1994, he arrived in Banbury to serve at Banbury Madni Masjid upon the instruction of Pir Syed Maroof Hussain Shah Qadri Naushahi RA, where he has since led the five daily prayers, Jumu‘ah prayers, Eid prayers, funeral services, Nikah ceremonies, and Qur’anic education.

On 6 February 2016, he was formally granted Khilaafat (spiritual succession) by his teacher, Pir Syed Maroof Hussain Shah Qadri Naushahi RA.

Throughout his life, he has committed to serving the community through the preservation of Qur’anic teachings, the dissemination of Islamic knowledge, and the spiritual and moral guidance of his community.

Al-Hafiz, Al-Qari Tasadduq Hussain Siddiquie is an eminent Islamic scholar, Imam, and educator who has dedicated his life to serving Muslim communities in both Pakistan and the United Kingdom.

He commenced his religious studies in Lahore, Pakistan. He received esteemed guidance from Hazrat Pir Abdul Majeed Khizri Qadri R.A. and Hazrat Allama Maulana Hafiz Muhammad Yar Qadri R.A. at Jamia Khizria Qadria. He completed his studies at Jamia Naeemia Garrhi Shahu Lahore. His expertise in Qirat o Tajweed was further refined through studies at the Islamic Centre Faisal Masjid Islamabad and Dars Barrey Mian Lahore.

Following the completion of his formal education, he served for 12 years as an Imam and Khateeb at Jamia Masjid Mai Hayat Bibi and Jamia Masjid Hazrat Shah Gohar Pir in Lahore. He also undertook a religious visit to Japan, where he served at Madina Masjid in Tokyo.

Since November 2008, he has been an integral part of the community at Jamia Madni Masjid Banbury, where he currently serves as Imam, Khateeb, and Qur'anic teacher. His life's work is a testament to his profound commitment to preserving Qur'anic teachings, disseminating Islamic knowledge, and providing spiritual and moral guidance to his community.