Zaheer Khan
Chairman / Board Director
Zaheer Khan has been a dedicated volunteer with MNN since the groundbreaking of the masjid and has proudly served as a Board Director for the past three years. His commitment to the growth and well-being of the MNN community is unwavering, and he remains devoted to serving the masjid and its members, whether in an official role or as a community volunteer.
Professionally, Zaheer brings over 40 years of experience in the aviation industry, with expertise in both flying and conducting FAA-mandated human factors training (CRM) for pilots. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Karachi and a Master’s degree in Human Factors in Aviation from the University of Southern California.
Dr. Sobhy Masoud
Vice Chair / Board Director
Dr. Sobhy is a Professional Engineer and working as an Engineering consultant in Toronto. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University. He has a PhD degree from the University of Waterloo. He and his family have been in Canada for about 30 years, with about 20 years living in Churchill Meadows area in Mississauga. He memorized Quran in Egypt where he was raised. He has been a regular volunteer at MNN leading daily prayers and Taraweeh prayers.
Jamal Ahmed
President / Board Director
Jamal Ahmed is a founding member of Muslim Neighbour Nexus and has been actively involved since its inception. He played a pivotal role in acquiring the 5.75-acre property and establishing the MNN Masjid. A licensed Professional Engineer and ASQ-certified Six Sigma Black Belt and Quality Engineer, he has held leadership roles in several leading food manufacturing companies. Jamal remains deeply committed to Islamic community service and has been actively engaged with various charitable organizations and Islamic centres in Mississauga and Oakville.
Muhammad Makki
Treasurer / Board Director
Makki is a seasoned finance professional. A CPA by profession, he is also a certified SAP consultant with over 20 years of experience in leading finance transformation projects. He has been associated with MNN since 2013 and is also involved with other Islamic and community development projects.
Ali Raja
Programs Officer / Board Director
Ali Raja has been actively supporting MNN since 2019, contributing to salah logistics, safety, program coordination, and the facilitation of networking events. He has also participated in key initiatives to enhance volunteer management systems. In addition, he serves on multiple school councils in the community, promoting parent involvement .
Ali is a senior IT professional with over 20 years of international experience in program and project management, IT operations, and service delivery. He has worked across the telecommunications, financial, and IT consulting sectors in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Canada. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science and certifications in PMP and ITIL.
Khurram Rahman
Secretary / Board Director
Khurram Rehman, an MBA and ACSB graduate from the University of Toronto and McMaster University, has accumulated over 30 years of experience across the finance and information technology sectors. Known for his collaborative spirit, Mr. Rehman consistently enjoys organizing and working as part of a team. His commitment to community is long-standing, as he has actively volunteered with MNN since the very first phase of Masjid construction, contributing to various group activities. Currently, he applies his expertise as a manager at an insurance company, focusing on construction-related products.
Syed Attique Shafaat
Board Director
Mr. Attique has over 30 years of R&D design experience in the transportation industry at companies like Bombardier, General Motors, Orion and PIA and holds a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto and an MBA from New York University.
He supervised the first phase of construction of MNN Masjid and has been overseeing its maintenance since then. He was previously involved in the development and maintenance of Ar-Rahman Islamic Center and Al Falah Mosque. Professionally, Mr. Attique is an engineer at Honda for new models in Alliston.
Besides spending time with his family, he enjoys playing badminton, gardening, and socializing within the Muslim community.
Karamat Ullah
Board Director
Karamat Ullah is BE Electrical from NED (Karachi) and was a Senior Member of IEEE Canada. He has more than 35 years’ experience in project management positions in the construction of pumping stations, power plants, transmission lines & Shopping Malls. He has served on boards of various professional associations and has actively participated in organizing various seminars & functions. As a retired professional, he is actively volunteering in serving the community in various capacities.
Faisal Minhas
Board Director
Faisal Minhas is a certified QMS Lead Auditor by IRCA (UK) and a MDSAP certified Lead Auditor by the US FDA, and Health Canada. He has served as a Lead Auditor for several globally recognized certification bodies, including Lloyd’s Register USA, SGS, Intertek, and SIC Global. With over 25 years of professional experience, Faisal specializes in management system development and maintenance, quality management system (QMS) auditing, professional training, project management, team development, and effective communication.
Beyond his professional commitments, Faisal actively volunteers with various Masajids and Musallahs in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), contributing to the local community through service and leadership.
Farid Alam
Board Director
Farid Alam is a community servant who brings together Islamic scholarship and proven executive leadership. He has served as an Imam, Khateeb, Islamic insructor, and youth mentor for over a decade, delivering hundreds of khutbahs and teaching Islamic sciences including Aqeedah, Fiqh, Hadith, and Qur’anic studies. His formal Islamic education includes advanced studies through Al-Balagh Academy, Miskah University, Al-Fajr Institute, and Islamic Psychology studies in the UK.
Professionally, Farid is an Electrical Engineer and business executive with leadership experience across energy, cybersecurity, and industrial technology sectors. He has built and led a growing organizations serving major technology and industrial clients.
Farid’s commitment to community development, Islamic education and professional background enables him to serve with with a strong focus on the needs of the Muslim community.
Shahid Mian
Board Director
Shahid Mian is a technology leader with 25+ years of experience in data architecture, AI, and digital transformation. At the Ontario Ministry of Education, he leads modern data platform initiatives that strengthen evidence‑based decision‑making and public service delivery, and is recognized as a proven transformation leader guiding data and technology strategy across major public‑sector and enterprise organizations.
Shahid is deeply committed to community service. Since 2021, he has supported Muslim Neighbour Nexus through operations, maintenance, program coordination, and by developing a volunteer management system to streamline volunteer records and service‑hour tracking. He also contributes to Darul Arqam through volunteer support, community programming, and technology‑enabled improvements that strengthen organizational capacity.
He holds specialized certifications in data science, analytics, visualization, and Microsoft AI, along with programs from IBM and the Wharton School. As a Senior Member of IEEE and the Australian Computer Society, Shahid remains committed to advancing technology and using data and AI to uplift communities and drive meaningful social impact.