IHSAAN

Empowering Muslim excellence. Here is who stands behind IHSAAN, and where the work has taken us.

Our vision

We envision a world where every Muslim has the opportunity to fulfil their potential, unlock their dream career, and help build a more ethical society for all.

A wide view of students at an IHSAAN programme

Our mission

We equip Muslim students with the opportunities and networks to build careers rooted in faith, excellence, and service.

Who we are

  • Students listening to speakers at an informal IHSAAN session

    Grassroots and career-focused

    IHSAAN is a grassroots organisation helping Muslim students and graduates across the UK and Ireland bridge the gap between university and professional life.

  • Students gathering in a University of Manchester foyer

    Programmes built around people

    From bootcamps and webinars to conferences and career events, our programmes help Muslim students and graduates take their next steps.

  • An audience listening at an IHSAAN career conference

    A community that stays

    Alumni stay connected through the IHSAAN alumni network, and the WhatsApp community keeps the conversation going between events.

Our valuesFaith. Excellence. Service.

  • Faith · Imaan

    We act with integrity, honesty, and accountability to God and to those we serve.

  • Excellence · Ihsaan

    We aim high, take ownership of our work, and keep improving to deliver real impact.

  • Service · Khidmah

    We serve students, partners, and each other with respect, generosity, and care.

From one campus to the next

Every stop is a new room of students and employers, and several cities have hosted us more than once.

Signups
2,158
Conferences
9
Cities
6

Career conference signups, Oct 2024 to Mar 2026.

Birmingham386 signupsLondon960 signupsManchester355 signupsDublin150 signupsGlasgow164 signupsLeeds143 signups
Map of the UK and Ireland showing IHSAAN career conferences in date order: Birmingham, 15 Oct 2024, 286 signups; London, 6 Nov 2024, 458 signups; Manchester, 5 Dec 2024, 183 signups; Dublin, 30 Oct 2025, 150 signups; Glasgow, 27 Nov 2025, 164 signups; Birmingham, 3 Dec 2025, 100 signups; London, 10 Dec 2025, 502 signups; Leeds, 3 Feb 2026, 143 signups; Manchester, 26 Mar 2026, 172 signups.
A speaker presenting a startup talk beside an IHSAAN banner

Meet the executive team

  • Samir Sidat

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Eyad Abdelhady

    Co-Chief Operating Officer

  • Musaddiq Iqbal

    Co-Chief Operating Officer

  • Muhammad Islam

    Chief Financial Officer

  • Bushra Abdullah

    Chief People Officer

  • Yusuf Shamsi

    Chief Information Officer

The story continues with you.

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