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The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) is the UK’s largest and most diverse Muslim umbrella organisation with over 500 affiliated national, regional and local organisations, mosques, charities and schools

As set out in its Constitution, the decision-making and ruling body of the Muslim Council of Britain is its General Assembly that must meet at least once a year at an AGM (Annual General Meeting). In between AGMs, the National Council meets at least quarterly and reviews the activities and direction of MCB’s work.

Every two-years the General Assembly elects members to represent them on the National Council, as well as directly electing the Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General. From amongst the National Council membership, Office Bearers and Executive Committee members are appointed to run the organisation.

Further information on each of these is provided below.

National Council
Executive Committee
Teams & Committees
Former Secretary Generals

National Council

The National Council contains approximately 60 individuals consisting of elected and nominated representatives of MCB Member organisations, as well as co-opted individuals who may not be part of an MCB member organisation but who volunteer their skills and time on an MCB committee.

National Council members meet at least every quarter and are responsible for reviewing the activities and direction of the organisation, as well as holding MCB Office Bearers to account in line with the best interests of MCB member organisations and the wider Muslim communities in Britain.

Executive Committee

The Secretary General and the Deputy Secretary General are directly elected by MCB member organisations at an AGM every two years. Remaining Office Bearers are appointed and ratified by the National Council. All Office Bearers serve for two-year terms. Office Bearers can only serve for a maximum of two consecutive terms.

Office Bearers (2018-2020)

  • Mr Harun Rashid Khan, Secretary General
  • Mr Hassan Joudi, Deputy Secretary General
  • Mr Navshir Jaffer, Treasurer
  • Ms Zara Mohammed, Assistant Secretary General
  • Ms Rashidat Hassan, Assistant Secretary General
  • Mr Maswood Ahmed, Assistant Secretary General
  • Mr Lamine Kanote, Assistant Treasurer

Further information about current Office Bearers can be found here.

Executive Committee Members

The Executive Committee consists of Office Bearers plus Chairs of MCB committees and Advisors, including: Ifath Nawaz (Chair, Legal Affairs), Miqdaad Versi (Director, Media Monitoring), Dr Shuja Shafi (Chair, Research & Documentation), Muhammad Adrees Sharif (Chair, Membership), Talat Ahmed (HR Adviser), Khalid Sofi (Constitutional Adviser) and Dr Jamil Sherif (Adviser)

Teams & Committees

There are five constitutionally mandated committees that must be chaired by a member of the National Council. Together with the Executive Committee, they drive the work of the Muslim Council of Britain.

  • Media and Public Affairs – Chair, Mr Harun Khan
  • Finance and General Purpose – Chair, Mr Navshir Jaffer
  • Membership – Chair, Mr Muhammad Adrees Sharif
  • Legal Affairs – Chair, Ms Ifath Nawaz
  • Research and Documentation – Chair, Dr Shuja Shafi

Additional committees include Education Affairs, Mosque Affairs, International Affairs and others. For further information about any team or committee, feel free to get in touch here.

In addition, MCB Projects have their own committees to support with planning, delivery and close-out. You can learn more about current MCB projects here.

Former Secretary Generals

Former MCB Secretary Generals are:

Mr Harun Khan – 2016-2020
Dr Shuja Shafi – 2014-2016
Mr Farooq Murad – 2010-2014
Dr Muhammad Abdul Bari MBE – 2006-2010
Sir Iqbal Sacranie OBE – 2002-2006
Mr Yousuf Bhailok – 2000-2002
Sir Iqbal Sacranie OBE – 1997-2000

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