Hello. Welcome to RAZA!

I’m Raza Rahman, founder of RAZA, your Muslim Consultant.

As an Imam and chaplain, I’ve dedicated myself to creating welcoming environments that address the spiritual needs of diverse communities. With a deep understanding of Islamic ethics and interfaith dialogue, I foster understanding and mutual respect among people of different faiths and those who don’t adhere to any religion.

My extensive life experience has honed my ability to provide holistic care and spiritual support. Over a decade of community and interfaith engagement, I’ve developed invaluable skills that enable us to effectively collaborate with partners and foster inclusivity, well-being, and empathy.

Faith and spirituality are crucial to individuals’ daily lives, and inclusivity is essential in business practices to meet the diverse needs of Muslim communities.

My Experience

-Alija Izetbegović Award for Good Citizenship- Presented by The Muslim News Awards - June 2022

-The Asian Standard: The North East’s Most Influential South Asians of 2021**

-Religious Advocate of the Year - Presented by British Muslim Awards - February 2019

-Outstanding Contribution to Community Cohesion- Presented by BISCA (British Imams and Scholars) Awards - October 2016

Awards and Recognition

My Projects Portfolio

**Muslim Awareness Training for Schools, Healthcare Professionals, and Universities.**

**Interfaith projects with local and global partners.**

**Initiatives of Change: Great Britain representatives for Muslim Matters.**

**Media engagements with BBC and ITV.**

**Local food bank initiatives for all communities.**

**Strategic partnerships with local authorities to prevent hate crimes and raise awareness.**

**Projects with financial firms to explore Muslim-viable financial products.**

**Projects with law firms to explore Islamic martial law and British law regarding Muslim arbitration.**

**Martial support for Muslims and marriage officiation.**

**Muslim mental health projects nationally with relevant organisations to make mosques mental health-friendly.**