– Khan Tahir
After the election of President of SIO India (Students Islamic Organisation of India) for the two-year term 2025-2026 early Saturday, the All India ZAC (Zonal Advisory Council) meet held in Udupi, Karnataka, also elected 19-member Central Advisory Council (CAC) for the next term. And, with the consultation of new CAC, the President-elect Abdul Hafeez nominated Anisur Rehman A from Kerala as General Secretary of SIO India, and seven National Secretaries namely Wasiullah (Telangana), Atesam Hami Khan (Maharashtra South), Thashreef KP (Kerala), Obaidur Rehman Naofal (Delhi), Raushan Muhiuddin (AP), Yunus Mulla (Goa), and Farhan Saifi (UP). This new team of SIO India will start functioning from 1st January 2025.
Adv. Anees Rahman (General Secretary of SIO India)
Before his current responsibilities, he was a secretariat member of the SIO Kerala Zone. He also held various organisational responsibilities, including those of Campus Secretary of SIO Delhi, Unit President of SIO DU, and Joint Secretary of SIO Kollam District.
Adv. Anees Rahman hails from Kerala. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sharia from Jamia Al-Islamiya Shanthapuram, a bachelor’s in English from the University of Calicut, and LLB from the University of Delhi. He was also a guest lecturer at Jamia Al-Islamiya Shantapuram.
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National Secretaries of SIO India
Wasiullah
Wasiullah has previously served as the Organising Secretary of Telangana State. He has also held the position of Secretary of Deeni Madaris in Telangana SIO and has been a Division President.
Wasiullah is a graduate of Jamia Al-Islamiya Shanthapuram and is a Hafiz of the Qur’an.
Aetesam Hami Khan
Aetesam Hami has previously served as the Joint Secretary of South Maharashtra and has been the Zonal President of South Maharashtra. He has also fulfilled his responsibilities as the Unit President.
Aetesam Hami has completed his B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU) and is currently pursuing MBA from BAMU.
Thashreef KP
Thashreef KP has previously served twice ZAC member Kerala. He has also held the position of Fraternity Movement State Secretary.
Tashreef KP has completed BA in Economics from Farook College, Kozhikode, Kerala. He has completed MA Public Administration from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi; also did PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication at Aligarh Muslim University-Malappuram Centre.
Obaidur Rahman Naufal
Obaidur Rahman Naufal, before elected CAC member this term, was also a CAC member in the previous term. He is currently serving as a National Secretary and is a member of Zonal Advisory Council (ZAC) in Delhi. He has previously served as Zonal President in AMU.
Obaidur Rahman Naufal is a Hafiz-e-Quran. He completed his Aalimiyat and Fazilat degrees from Jamiatul Falah. He completed Bachelor’s degree in History and Master’s in Political Science from AMU.
SK Roshan Muhiddin
Roshan Muhiddin served as PR secretary of SIO AP. Previously, he was a member of SIO AP’s Zonal Advisory Council (ZAC). He also held other organisational responsibilities, including that of area expansion organiser for the Prakasam district and campus secretary for SIO Andhra Pradesh.
He has completed his B.V.Sc. and AH from Pondicherry University and his M.V.Sc. from NDRI, Karnal. He is currently pursuing his PhD.
Younus Mulla
Younus Mulla has served as the Unit President of Vasco. Additionally, he has held positions such as Joint Secretary of Goa, ZAC Member of Goa, Zonal Secretary of Goa, and Zonal President of Goa.
Younus Mulla is a civil engineer and is currently a businessman.
Farhan Saifi
Farhan Saifi, before being elected CAC member this term, he had served twice in the ZAC. He has also held the positions of Zonal President in UP West Zone, Zonal Secretary for UP West Zone, and was the first SIO member to come from Sambhal. Additionally, he has served as Circle Organizer, Unit President, District Organizer, and Campus Zonal Secretary in UP West Zone.
Farhan Saifi completed his B.Sc. in Physics from Bareilly University and another Bachelor’s degree in History. He completed his MCA from AMU this year.
The following individuals are new members of the CAC:
Daniyal Akram
Daniyal Akram, before elected CAC member this term, was also a member of the CAC in the previous term. He has served the organisation in various capacities, including Zonal President of Bihar, Zonal Secretary of Bihar, Unit Secretary of Darbhanga, Unit Secretary of Indian Institute of Islamic Studies, Delhi, and National Secretary of SIO India.
Daniyal Akram has completed his Bachelor’s degree in History and has also studied at the Indian Institute of Islamic Studies.
Adi Al Hasan
Adi Al-Hasan, before elected a CAC member this term, was also a CAC member in the previous term. He has served SIO in various capacities, including City President of Karnataka, Member of Zonal Advisory Council (ZAC) in Delhi, and Member of Zonal Advisory Council (ZAC) in Karnataka. He has also served as the Editor of The Companion magazine and is currently its Chief Editor.
Adi Al-Hasan completed Bachelor’s from St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore, and Master’s in International Relations from Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI).
Talha Mannan
Talha Manan, before elected a CAC member this term, was also a member of the CAC in the previous term. He has served multiple times as a member of Zonal Advisory Council (ZAC). At Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), he held significant responsibilities as Zonal Secretary and Zonal President. Currently, he is serving as the Editor of Chatr Vimarsh.
Talha Manan completed Master’s in Education from AMU. He is currently pursuing Ph.D. at Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad.
Shujauddin Fahad
Shujauddin Fahad, before elected CAC this term, was also a member of the CAC in the previous term. He has served as the Campus Secretary for Maharashtra North Zone, a ZAC member in Delhi, and a ZAC member in Karnataka. Additionally, he has served as the Unit President at Abul Fazal Enclave.
Shujauddin Fahd completed his Master’s in Islamic Psychology. Currently, he is serving as a Spiritual Psychologist at Minds and Brain Hospital in Bangalore.
Shaikh Munwwar Hussain
Munwwar Hussain has served twice as the Zonal Secretary in Gujarat and has also held the position of Campus Secretary in Gujarat. He is currently serving as a National Secretary.
Munwwar Hussain has completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s in Commerce, as well as a B.Ed. and M.Ed.
Imran Hossain
Imran Hossain, before being elected CAC member this term, was also a part of the CAC in the previous term. He has held various roles, including Block President, District Campus Secretary, three times District President, Campus Secretary in West Bengal Zone, PR Secretary in West Bengal Zone, and is currently serving as the National Campus Secretary, SIO India.
Imran Hossain completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s in English from ND College, affiliated with the University of Calcutta.
Zeeshan Aqil
Zeeshan Aqil has served as Campus Secretary and PR Secretary in Karnataka. He has been a member of ZAC three times and is currently serving as the Zonal President for Karnataka.
Zeeshan Aqil completed his Master’s degree in Electronic Media. Currently, he is serving as a Political Activist and is also a Syndicate Member at Raichur University.
Mubashshir Farooqui
Mubashshir Farooqui was also a member of CAC in the previous term. He has served as Zonal Secretary for Maharashtra South Zone and has worked as the Assistant Editor for Rafeeq Manzil.
Mubashshir Farooqui completed his Master’s degree in Sociology from Mumbai University. Currently, he is a Ph.D. scholar in Sociology at Maulana Azad National Urdu University.
Khushhal Ahmed
Khushhal Ahmed has served twice as Zonal President in AMU. He has also been a member of ZAC of AMU multiple times. Currently, he is serving as the Editor of The Companion.
Khushhal Ahmed completed his Master’s degree in Psychology from AMU. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology from AMU.
Firasat Mulla Fasih
Firasat Mulla Fasih, before being elected CAC member this term, was also on the CAC in the previous term. He has previously served as a ZAC member in Karnataka.
Firasat Mulla Fasih completed his degree in Civil Engineering and also holds a Master’s degree in Urban Planning.
Mohammad Adil
Mohammad Adil has served multiple times as a ZAC member in Rajasthan. He has also served as the Zonal President in Rajasthan.
Mohammad Adil is a Hafiz-e-Quran. He graduated from Al-Jamia al-Islamiya in Shantapuram. Currently, he is teaching in Rajasthan.
Abdul Wahid Chullipara
Abdul Wahid has served as State Secretary for Kerala. He was also a member of CAC in the previous term.
Abdul Wahid completed his Master’s in Journalism from Farook College, Calicut University. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Cultural Studies from English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU).
Hamadur Rahman
Hamadur Rahman has served as a ZAC member in Delhi. He has also served as Unit President at JMI.
Hamadur Rahman completed his Aalimiyat and Fazilat from Jamiatul Falah. He completed his Bachelor’s in History and Master’s in International Relations, both from JMI. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in International Relations in JMI.
Syed Saifuddin
Syed Saifuddin has previously served as PR Secretary for Tamil Nadu and was a member of the ZAC. He has also served as an Assistant Editor for The Companion.
Syed Saifuddin has worked as a Research Scholar at the CERT. He completed his Master’s degree in Sociology from the International Islamic University Malaysia.
Mohammad Naseer
Mohammad Naseer has previously served as the Organising Secretary and PR Secretary for Karnataka. He is currently serving as Zonal Secretary.
Mohammad Naseer completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Psychology from Bangalore University.
