Ashikur Rahman is the lead imam at Darul Ummah Shadwell and has vast experience of serving the local community.
He has lived in the borough for more than 20 years and has been involved in community work all his life.
During the pandemic the mosque set up many projects to support residents including a
- food hub
- befriending service to provide support to elderly residents including delivering medicines and groceries.
He is also an expert with engaging with young people and understands the issues facing Asian Muslim teenagers.