Our Leadership

Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri

Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri founded Minhaj-ul-Quran International in Lahore on 17 October 1980, with a mission of peace, classical Islamic knowledge, and service to humanity. Under his guidance the movement has grown to a presence in more than 90 countries.

A jurist and scholar with a written corpus of around one thousand works spanning Qur’anic sciences, hadith, fiqh, and spirituality, he is known worldwide for the 2010 Fatwa on Terrorism and Suicide Bombings, a 600-page refutation of extremism, and for the Peace for Humanity Conference at Wembley Arena in 2011.

His teaching continues to anchor the movement’s programmes in Britain, from the curriculum of Al-Minhaj Institute to the annual retreats and conferences hosted by our forums.

Prof Dr Hassan Mohi-ud-Din Qadri

Prof Dr Hassan Mohi-ud-Din Qadri chairs the Supreme Council of Minhaj-ul-Quran International, guiding the movement’s strategic direction across its global network.

An author and academic in Islamic law and political economy, he lectures internationally on Islamic thought, governance, and spirituality, and takes a close interest in the development of the movement’s European chapters, including regular engagements with the UK community.

Prof Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri

Prof Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri leads the Federal Council of Minhaj-ul-Quran International, overseeing the movement’s organisational network and its educational institutions.

An economist and author, he combines academic work with hands-on leadership of welfare and education projects, and is a frequent speaker at MQI UK conferences and youth programmes.

Shaykh Hammad Mustafa al-Madani al-Qadri

Shaykh Hammad Mustafa al-Madani al-Qadri represents the new generation of the movement’s scholarship. Trained in the classical sciences from a young age, he speaks to audiences across the world on faith, identity, and spiritual renewal.

He leads Al-Rihla, the annual brothers’ retreat hosted in the UK, and his halaqahs with Minhaj Muslim Generations draw young people from every centre in Britain.

Syed Ali Abbas Bukhari

Syed Ali Abbas Bukhari leads Minhaj-ul-Quran International UK, with responsibility for the day-to-day work of the British movement: ten centres, four forums, national programmes, partnerships, and community engagement.

Under his presidency the UK chapter has focused on strengthening local centres, developing youth leadership through MMG and Minhaj Sisters, and deepening the movement’s contribution to British civic life through interfaith work and welfare partnerships.