EqualityX has honoured over 100 outstanding influential Muslim professionals across Europe, the UK and the Americas, who are shaping workplaces and society today.
Representation matters. That’s why EqualityX, founded by Dr Zaheer Ahmad MBE, has released its 2025 Influential Muslim lists, spotlighting Muslim professionals whose leadership, innovation and dedication are making a real impact in workplaces and society.
The lists are split between the UK & Europe, and the Americas, with 64 Muslim women recognised for their outstanding contributions across sectors ranging from healthcare and law to technology, business, and public service.
“The list celebrates outstanding people of Islamic faith with a track record of making a positive difference in their chosen field and in society,” says Dr Zaheer Ahmad MBE, CEO of EqualityX.
TOP 50 INFLUENTIAL MUSLIMS IN THE UK & EUROPE
The Top 50 Influential Muslims in the UK & Europe 2025 include:
- Dr Aaliya Goyal – NHS
- Aisha Minhas – Diversity Consultant
- Aiysha Raoof – NHS
- Asma Nafees – NHS
- Atia Lokhat – Zubeda Welcome
- Bilal Farooq – Greystone Solicitors
- Fatima Khanam – Morgan Stanley
- Freen Mehdi – University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
- Haris Sultan – Wirral University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Dr Haris Kiani – Jaago
- Hassan Muhamed – National Audit Office UK
- Hisham Ali – Tarteel AI
- Iqra Shahzadi – Frimley Park Hospital
- Julie Pascoët – European Network Against Racism
- Karim Chowdhury – Union Bancaire Privée (UBP)
- Khadija Sulaiman – West Midlands Police
- Lila Begum – Bedford Borough Council
- Mariam Khan – WP Legal
- Mariam Bibi – Grant Thornton UK
- Maysoon Shafiq – Rotherham Foundation Trust
- Mohammed Asad – University of Wolverhampton
- Mohammed Majeed Ullah – UK Export Finance
- Mohammed Roziur Rahman – CultivIQ
- Naeem Ahmed – London Borough of Hackney
- Najwa Jawahar – WSP
- Natasha Syed – Syed PR & Publishing LTD
- Nav Ahmed – Arden University
- Nidda Tanvir – Bubble Girl
- Nohman Ahmed – Crep Protect Ltd
- Raisa Ghazi – Raisa Ghazi LLC
- Rania Al-Mukhtar – London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
- Rehaan Farrukh – National Gas
- Romana Malik – Morgan Stanley
- Rukshana Kapasi – Barnardo’s
- Sadiq Khan – Mayor of London
- Sadique Maskeen – Umbrella Faith
- Dr Sahira Dar – BIMA
- Dr Salman Waqar – BIMA
- Sana Butt – DLA Piper
- Sherifat Akintunde-Shitu – Accenture UKIA
- Shohail Shaikh – London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
- Sophia Rajab – Westminster City Council
- Tahreem Noor – Freelancer
- Tokeer Ahmed – Capgemini
- Dr U A Tanvir Alam – North East Essex Integrated Care Board
- Dr Wajid Hussain – NHS England
- Yasmin Hoque – AL-HQ Law & More
- Zaibaa Yasin – Metro Bank
- Zeba Qureshi – Amazon Web Services
- Zoheb Gaj – Chelsea Football Club
TOP 50 INFLUENTIAL MUSLIMS IN THE AMERICAS
Across the Americas, the top 50 Muslim honourees include:
- Aaisha Bhuiyan – Hustle Fund
- Aaisha Hamid – Alliant Insurance Services
- Abdul Samad Amjad – Indiana University
- Altaf Husain – Howard University
- Amina Kausar Mirza – Alagzoo
- Amina Zohra Abid – Mission Economic Development Agency
- Asha Noor – Georgetown University
- Dr Asif Sadiq – Warner Bros Discovery
- Asma Hasan – KPMG
- Ayisha Irfan – Google
- Bushra Amiwala – Google
- Farheen Khan – Doctors Without Borders
- Ghazala Salam – Peace Pavilion Foundation
- Hasan Minhaj – Actor & Comedian
- Hassan Wadi – Human Concern International
- Hira Jafri – Yale University
- Hodan Ahmed – OHCHR
- Imran Khan – Sago
- Dr Jaleelah Hassan – Ahmed Hamtramck Public Schools
- Mahershala Ali – Actor
- Dr Maliha Hashmi – MNH KSA + GNQ Insilico
- Meena Waseem – Muslims Achieving Excellence
- Meriem E. Abida – Elit Equilibrium
- Mohamed Huque – Toronto Foundation
- Mohammed Hashim – Canadian Race Relations Foundation
- Muna Hussaini – Cornerstone OnDemand
- Mustafa Popalzai – Toronto Police Service
- Nabeela Elsayed – Nabeela Elsayed Consulting
- Nadia Ahmad – Walgreens
- Nadia Z. Hasan – York University
- Nazma Khan – World Hijab Day Organisation
- Nomia Iqbal – BBC
- Nour Alhawassli – Nscarves LLC
- Nusaiba Al-Azem – National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM)
- Omar Khamissa – National Council of Canadian Muslims
- Dr Sadaf Jaffer – Princeton University
- Saduf Shaheen Rana – NineDot Energy
- Salman Arain – Umrah Companions
- Shahad Khalladi – Ministry of Women, Gender Equity and Youth
- Shireen Ahmed – CBC
- Shomail Malik – Silk Road Properties – Halal Income Fund
- Sofia Haq – Muslim Women Professionals (MWP)
- Sufia Khalid – Constitutional Law Center for Muslims in America
- Dr Suzy Ismail – Cornerstone Marriage & Family Intervention Centers
- Tabassum Wyne – Muslim Advisory Council of Canada
- Tahira Ebrahim – Bow Valley College
- Tariq Najee-ullah – Patent Insider
- Wendy Díaz – Author and Educator
- Wesam Shahed – Illinois Attorney General’s Office
- Zoya Rukh Awan – Walmart
TOP 10 MUSLIM NETWORKS DRIVING INCLUSION
EqualityX also recognises Muslim employee networks fostering inclusivity and belonging in workplaces. This year’s Top 10 includes:
- Accenture Muslim Employee Resource Group
- American Express Muslim Employee Network (PEACE)
- Braze Muslims@Braze
- City of Boston Muslim Employee Resource Groups
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)
- EY Muslim Community
- HSBC Islamic Society
- Lloyds Banking Group Muslim Network
- PwC Muslim Network
- Salesforce Faithforce (Interfaith ERG)
REPRESENTATION MATTERS
These professionals and networks are proving that representation matters. By celebrating their contributions, EqualityX is inspiring future generations and demonstrating how Muslim professionals are shaping workplaces and society for the better.
“Our vision has always been to showcase inspiring Muslim professionals across industries and sectors,” concludes Dr Zaheer Ahmad MBE. “These lists reflect that vision and celebrate the remarkable impact of Muslims in the workplace and society.”
The 2025 Influential Muslim List is a testament to excellence, leadership and positive social impact, inspiring communities worldwide.
Check out last year’s honourees here, and why Dr Zaheer Ahmad launched the lists here.
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