Meet the Imams & Team
The dedicated people serving our community.
Imam Muhammad Panchbhaya
Moulana Muhammad serves as the one of the Imams, Education Coordinator of the madrasah, and Youth & Community Development at Ibrahim Masjid. A Hafiz of the Qur'an and graduate of Alimiyyah from Jamiatul Ilm Wal Huda (Blackburn, UK), he holds an Ijazah in Ḥafṣ and has further studied the Sabʿah and ʿAsharah Qirāʾāt. He also holds a BA in Education, alongside training in Islamic psychology, counselling and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. His experience spans Imamah, Islamic education, youth development, pastoral support and community building in the UK and internationally. His work at Ibrahim Masjid focuses particularly on strengthening Islamic education, developing young people and building a community in which people feel connected to their faith, their Masjid and one another.
Moulana Ateeq ur Rahman
Maulana Ateeq ur Rahman serves as one of the Imams at Ibrahim Masjid and plays an important role in the religious and educational life of the Masjid. A graduate of the Alimiyyah programme, he leads congregational prayers and supports members of the community by answering Islamic questions and providing religious guidance. Through his teaching, leadership of prayer and service to the community, he plays a valued role in nurturing Islamic learning and strengthening the community’s connection with the Qur’an and Deen.
Ustadhah Salma
Ustadah Salma serves as the Female Side Lead and Youth Coordinator at Ibrahim Masjid. A Hafidhah of the Qur’an, she holds a BA in Islamic Studies and an Ijazah in Tajweed and is in the senior years of her Alimiyyah studies. Alongside her Islamic studies, she works within the medical field, with a focus on women and children’s health, and has training in Islamic Psychology and Mental Health First Aid. She also oversees the Masjid’s Female Youth Helpline, providing support and guidance to young women and girls. She develops educational and social programmes for children, youth and women, aimed at strengthening Islamic identity and connection to the Masjid. She also founded the Volunteer Development Programme, providing young people with meaningful opportunities to serve their community, develop skills and confidence, and work towards recognised Saltire Awards which will help in their personal and professional development.