Meet the Imams
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Allama Arif Hussain Ashrafi Saeedi(Imam of Chesham Mosque since 1985)
In 1975, at the age of 15, Imam Arif Hussain joined the prestigious Jamia Naeemia in Lahore, and received religious education for 10 years. During this time he completed the Faazil Arabic, F.A and B.A as well as Dars-e-Nizami.At the age of 25, Allama Arif Hussain started his Imamat in Chesham Masjid. Allama Arif Hussain is now the longest-serving Imam in a single Mosque in the UK, having served the Chesham Muslim community for 35 years.
This commitment and hard work was recognised through Imam Arif Hussain receiving an Award from the Chesham Town Mayor for services to the community in 2008 as well as receiving an MBE in 2019.
Imaam Muhammad Usman Sohail
Imaam Muhammad Usman Sohail, Born in Cardiff (Wales), spent his childhood in the company and learning from Allama Abul Mahmood Nishter Sahib.
He then stayed at Jamia Al Karam for 6 years achieving a Higher Diploma of Specialisation in Islamic Law.
He served as an Imaam at Easton Jamia Masjid Bristol for 3 years and alongside his work at Masaajid he fundraised for charity – conquering mountains such as Ben Nevis and Snowdonia.
He has taken groups to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah on many occasions. And has personally travelled to many countries.
His public speaking, interfaith skills, teaching and leadership has been appreciated by many and we look forward to learn from Imaam Sahib.