Maulana Zahid-ur-Rashdi

Maulana Zahid-ur-Rashdi is a leading scholar of Islam and principal of a major religious education institution in Gujranwala, Punjab. He is widely known and greatly respected for his undaunted efforts for promoting human rights and reforming social trends through his columns, articles, lectures and dialogue. He is Editor of Monthly Al-Shariah and Director General of Al-Shariah Academy, which conducts research and analyses contemporary national, international and social issues in Islamic context. He has attended a number of seminars, roundtables and conferences in Pakistan and abroad.