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The winners for the Ilm Day Awards 2010 GCSE category are:
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Platinum Award Zakaria Djoudi
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Rt. Hon. Sadiq Khan MP presenting the GCSE Platinum Award to Zakaria Djoudi.
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Zakaria attended Whitchurch High School in Cardiff where he achieved 12A*s in English, Maths,
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, RE, Modern Foreign Language, Design & Technology, English
Literature, Arabic and Welsh and 2As in Sociology and Media Studies.
Zakaria has won numerous awards including a poster competition for ‘Show Racism the Red Card’, and the ‘Young Playwright’s
Festival’. Additionally Zakaria has been selected to attend a 10-week ‘Mathematics Masterclasses
for Young People’ run by The Royal Institution of Great Britain. In his spare time Zakaria enjoys
football and karate in which he holds two black belts and has been awarded many trophies and medals.
Other extra curricular activities Zakaria takes part in include Explorer Scouts & Cubs where he is
a Young Leader and volunteering for charities.
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Gold Award Mohammed Naeem Iqbal
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Judge Khurshid Drabu presenting the GCSE Gold Award to Mohammed Iqbal.
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Naeem is currently undertaking AS Levels at the Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe. He attained 12
A*’s at GCSE in English, Maths, Science, History, RE, Modern foreign Languages, English Literature,
English Language, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, French, German, Urdu and Design Technology, including
full marks in both English Literature and Religious Studies, and close to full marks in the majority
of the other subjects. Helping run a weekly mentor-scheme at his school and volunteering at a local
hospice regularly.
Naeem has also written articles for magazines such as the British Medical Journal.
However, he considers one of his greatest achievements to be that of rowing, last year ranking 5th
in Great Britain and now aspiring to be selected to row for Team GB at the European Championships 2010.
He is currently studying Maths, Chemistry, Biology, English Literature and Further Maths at AS-Levels,
his dream being to study medicine at Oxford.
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Silver Award Zahrah Madiha Hussain
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Dawn Butler MP presenting the GCSE Silver Award to Zahrah Madiha Hussain.
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A student at Dixons City Academy, Bradford, 17 year-old Zahrah acquired 12 A*’s in English, Maths,
Science, History, Geography, Textiles, RE, ICT, Modern Foreign Languages, Biology, Physics & Media
and 2 A’s in Further Maths (highest grade possible) and Chemistry.
A passionate martial artist who thoroughly enjoys Jiu Jitsu, she has also been involved in voluntary charity work in Bradford during
her weekends. Recently returning from the four-day Medlink Conference at Nottingham University, her
aim in life is to be a Neurosurgeon and to be a positive Muslim role model for young people around
the world.
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Bronze Award Tahmidah Kalam
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Andrew Slaughter MP presenting the GCSE Bronze award to Tahmidah Kalam.
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Currently studying AS Level Mathematics, Biology, Geography and Economics at St Marylebone School,
London, Tahmidah achieved 9 A*’s in English Literature, English Language, Maths, Science, Food
Technology, PE, and RE and 1 A in Statistics in a wide range of subjects.
In recognition of 17
year old Tahmidah’s efforts, her Duke of Edinburgh project, the undertaking of a photography
project in conjunction with Adobe, her work was placed on display at the Design Museum. Having
served on the Pupil Advisory Board for the Sorrell Foundation (Building Schools for the Future),
she is a volunteer in an interpreting programme as well as currently fundraising for a charity
which strives to enhance the lives of children in India.
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A special congratulations to the runners-up for the GCSE category, whose hard-work, fine
achievements and immense dedication earns them special recognition.
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Hana Janebdar
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Having achieved 11A*s in English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Modern Foreign Languages,
English Literature, Additional Sciences, Statistics, Business Studies, Religious Studies and an
A in ICT at GCSE from Bentley Wood High School in Harrow, Hana aspires to helping other people
in society. She looks forward to being a Psychiatrist to help contribute to society’s welfare.
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Faisal Moughal
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16 year old Faisal Moughal achieved 10 A*’s in Maths, Geography, Graphics, RE, ICT, French, Business
Studies, Chemistry, Physics and English Literature and 2 A’s in Biology and English Language at GCSE from
Queen Elizabeth’s Boys School in Barnet.
He received a Gold Certificate in the ‘UK Intermediate
Mathematical Challenge’, being in the top 6% nationally. Faisal is also a keen sportsman who has
represented his school in both Rugby and Cricket and enjoys tennis and swimming in his spare time.
A student of Islamic studies & Arabic during the weekends, he has also been active in charity,
raising money for survivors of the Pakistan earthquake and a local community appeal for Gaza.
Faisal is currently studying A Levels in Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Geography and Critical Thinking.
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The winners for the Ilm Day Awards 2010 A-Level category are:
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Platinum Award Musleh Uddin
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Rt. Hon. Stephen Timms MP presenting the A-Level Platinum Award to Musleh Uddin.
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Musleh is a first-year student reading Law at Cambridge University. At AS Level, he achieved 4
A’s in English, Law, Politics and Psychology, receiving the highest AS mark in the country in
both Law and Politics respectively. He sat his GCSE’s at Darul Hadis Latifiah, East London
where he successful worked towards 2A*’s and 8 A grades in addition to completing hifdh of
the Qur’an. He had led Taraweeh prayers every year since the age of 13 and is a fully-qualified
Qaari’.
Musleh has been heavily involved in the launching of the UK chapter of a charity which
operates over 40 medical centres in Bangladesh. He has also organised a number of events for
youngsters like him, such as the KYD Football Tournament as well as the Hertfordshire Young
Mariner’s Base Camping Trip. He aspires to one day enter Law and practice in the field of
Human Rights.
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Gold Award Raihazah Malek
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Karen Buck MP presenting the A-Level Gold Award to Raihazah Malek.
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Presently reading Natural Sciences at Cambridge University, Raihazah gained 5 A grades in her
A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Further Maths and Physics after achieving exceptional
GCSE results and completing a 6-year Alimah course in Bolton.
She has been involved with a number
of projects including ‘The Analyst Competition’ organised by the Royal Society of Chemistry at
Buckingham Palace. Being a part-time mentor for children at a local Mosque, Raihazah also spends
much of her time helping her local community, taking part in the Council-led Health Forum which
aims to help tackle health issues amongst young people.
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Silver Award Mohammed Saif Sait
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Dr. Muhammad Abdul Bari presenting the A-Level Silver Award to Mohammed Saif Sait.
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A first-year medical student at King’s College, London, Saif achieved 10 A*s in his GCSE’s and 4 A’s
at A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Maths/Further Maths and Latin at Eltham College, London. Having
being recognised with numerous awards during his A-Levels for Biology, Latin, Maths & Statistics,
he has also participated in a number of extra-curricular activities.
He is a keen sportsman who has
excelled in football, badminton, chess, table tennis and tennis. A passionate cricketer, Saif has
been awarded the Bowling Cup award at his school for cricket 2 years in a row. He has also been active
in charity work, helping raise money for victims of the 2004 Tsunami and the 2007 Pakistan Earthquake.
Saif aspires to contribute positively to his community by being a Doctor.
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Bronze Award Zuhair Moeen Anwar
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Lord Sheikh award Zuhair Moeen Anwar the A-Level Bronze Award.
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Born in Pakistan, Zuhair moved to London after being diagnosed with a hearing problem from birth.
Despite this, he has successfully developed proficiency in communication and lip reading and achieved
4 A*s and 8 A’s at Brondesbury College. He proceeded to achieving 3 As in Biology, Chemistry, History
and Maths/Further Maths and 1 B at A-Level whilst studying Biology A-level independently.
In his leisurely time, he is an avid player of Cricket and enjoys drawing. Zuhair is working for
mediation services in his local community in addition to teaching Maths to younger children. He
has been active in charity work, travelling to the areas affected by the Pakistan Earthquake as
part of a medical team. He is currently studying Dentistry at Bart’s and the London School of
Medicine and Dentistry.
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A special congratulations to the runners-up for the A-Level category, whose hard-work, fine
achievements and immense dedication earns them special recognition.
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Zara Hason
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A first year student at Imperial College currently reading Environmental Geosciences, Zara attained 5
A’s at A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Maths & Further Maths and Geography. Whilst enjoying Netball and
Climbing in her free time, she is participating in a local community initiative whereby she volunteers
as a classroom assistant in an underprivileged school in order to help ameliorate its standards
At university she has been active as a member of the Islamic Society, helping organise events for Charity
Week. Last year, she attended a Presidential Classroom programme in Washington D.C. on ‘Science,
Technology and Public Policy’. This one week programme included seminars from distinguished speakers
such as senators and renowned scientists as well as engaging in crossfire debates on political issues.
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Tanim Zaman
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Tanim was born in and spent much of his childhood in Italy, moving to London and joining Seven Kings High
School in Year 8 whilst not speaking a word of English. Since then, Tanim has attained 7A*s and 5As at
GCSE and was successfully nominated to being 6th Form Head Boy at his school. At A-Level, he acquired 4
As in Maths, Economics, French and Italian.
Outside of academia, Tanim has been active in charity work,
raising money for victims of the Gaza War and survivors of the Bangladesh Cyclone. In his community,
he has successfully established voluntary tutoring facilities and won a national competition for best
‘Junior Budget, 2009’ with his article being printed in The Times.
Tanim is currently on a gap-year scheme with Deloitte and has been accepted to study Economics at the
London School of Economics next year.
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The winners for the Ilm Day Awards 2010 Degree category are:
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Platinum Award Saad Raja
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Shaykh Suhaib Hasan presenting the Degree Platinum Award to Saad Raja.
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Following outstanding achievements throughout school and college, Saad graduated from Imperial College
London with a First Class Masters degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering with Management. Saad
has taken part in various other activities alongside his academic work, such as assuming the position
of Imperial College Islamic Society President; working with Altera Corporation; and the Royal Academy
of Engineering.
Working as a Strategy Consultant, Saad is also the Founder and Managing Director of
Vidstar Ltd., a video recruitment solution. Recently short listed as a finalist for his idea to tackle
Climate Change, Crime and Careers, Saad was invited to Number 10 Downing Street where he met the Prime
Minster and presented his idea to the Cabinet.
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Gold Award Nausheen Lal
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Baroness Pola Uddin presenting the Degree Gold Award to Nausheen Lal.
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Nausheen Lal graduated from Cardiff University in 2009 with a First Class Honours in Medical Engineering.
She was heavily involved with the Islamic Society during her time there and was also Chair of the Engineering
Student-Staff Panel for 2 years.
Nausheen currently teaches at SOBIS (the School of Basic Islamic Studies), a weekly Islamic complimentary
school. Last year, she helped launch the SOBIS building project, which aims to build a large, multipurpose
centre for Muslims in Cardiff. Nausheen is currently doing her Masters at Glamorgan University, is Vice-Sister
of the FOSIS Wales & West Committee, and is also a volunteer for a charity. She regularly produces Islamic
calligraphy pieces and is studying Arabic and Tajweed.
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Silver Award Hira Amin
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Mohammed Ali, CEO of Islam Channel, presenting the Degree Silver Award to Hira Amin.
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Hira Amin was born and brought up in Kent. She attained all A's and A*s for her GCSE's and 3 A's for
her A-levels. At school she also enjoyed many sports and had a particular interest in kickboxing for
which she achieved a medal for her achievements.
She went on to study Maths and Mathematical Philosophy at Kings College University of London, where
she achieved a 1st Class Honours Degree. She also studied advanced Arabic and Tajweed while completing
her degree and subsequently was able to tutor people both for Arabic and Tajweed in her spare time.
At present she is working as a Strategy Analyst for a niche marketing company in West London whilst
continuing her Islamic Studies with the Al-Kauthar Student's Guild.
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Bronze Award Sami Yusuf Mirza
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Sir Iqbal Sacranie OBE presenting the Degree Bronze Award to Sami Yusuf Mirza.
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Having achieved a 2:1 in BSc Neuroscience, Sami is presently continuing his medical studies as a
5th year medical student at University College London. Sami achieved 5 A’s at A-Levels. An active
sportsman, he has played badminton for UCL and participated in a number of charity football events.
He has also been continuously involved in charity work for a number of years, previously having been
awarded the Young Volunteer of the Year Award for his work at an old peoples’ care home. Sami has
been a youth worker for the past four years.
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A special congratulations to the runners-up for the Degree category, whose hard-work, fine
achievements and immense dedication earns them special recognition.
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Sabah Hussein
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Sabah graduated from the University of Gloucestershire with a First Class Honours degree in
International Business Management with Psychology. Her final year dissertation was an investigation
into the extent to which Muslims have been identified by marketing mangers in the UK, winning
EuroDirect’s International CAMEO Award for the best dissertation in the area of population, census
analysis and geo-demographic profiling.
Sabah has also been a Scout Leader for the 1st Bristol
Muslim Scouts.
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