ABOUT ASEAMYS

We are bringing
the global
heavyweights of
the Ummah to
Brisbane

We are bringing
the global
heavyweights
of the Ummah
to Brisbane

MEET YOUR SPEAKERS

CEO & Founder of The Cordoba Foundation, Former President of the Muslim Association of Brisbane

Dr. Altikriti is a renowned advocate for Muslim civil rights and global justice. With extensive experience in political strategy and interfaith dialogue, he brings sharp insights into geopolitics, Islamophobia, and Muslim identity in a changing world, empowering youth to understand and engage confidently with global issues. Dr. Altikriti is also a consultant on Geo-political strategies, mediation and international relations and hostage negotiation.

Former Deputy Rector of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)

Former Dean of its ISTAC Campus, Prof. Berghout (Algerian) is a leading thinker in Islamic education and leadership. With decades shaping future Muslim leaders worldwide, his approach integrates spiritual depth with practical excellence, empowering youth to embody the prophetic model of service and responsibility.

Founder of Ummatics & Editor-in-Chief Review Board at Yaqeen Institute

Dr. Ovamir Anjum is the Imam Khattab Endowed Chair and Professor of Islamic Studies at the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the University of Toledo, co-editor of the American Journal of Islam and Society, and Editor-in-chief for the review board at the Yaqeen Institute. His work focuses on the nexus of theology, ethics, politics and law in Islam, with comparative interest in Western Thought. Trained as a historian, his work is essentially interdisciplinary, drawing on the fields of classical Islamic studies, political philosophy, and cultural anthropology. His publications include Politics, Law, and Community in Islamic Thought: The Taymiyyan Moment (Cambridge University Press, 2012), and Ranks of Divine Seekers: Translation of Ibn al-Qayyim’s Madarij al-Salikin (Brill, 2020), first two of four volumes.

Professor of Islam in Southeast Asia,International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC-IIUM)

Dr Khairudin Aljunied writes accessibly about Islam in Southeast Asia, and is the author of Islam in Malaysia: An Entwined History. He combines deep historical research with public engagement (including fellowships and collaborations in the United States and the region), and speaks directly to young Muslims about faith, society and modern scholarship.

President of the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC)

Dr. Rateb Jneid is a distinguished lawyer, educator and community leader based in Western Australia. HIs professional portfolio spans law, business, education and community service. He holds a Masters degrees in Islamic Studies, Law, Business and Education, in addition to a PhD of Education, and conferred “Professor Doctor” in Islamic Studies by Daawa University College, Beirut. Dr. Jneid is Vice President (Southern Region) of the Regional Islamic Da’wah Council for Southeast Asia and the Pacific (RISEAP) and a Director of Al-Ameen College in Perth. He was appointed by the Mufti and Dar al-Fatwa of Lebanon as his Representative. He was previously Associate Professor at King’s International University. A sought-after international speaker, he has addressed numerous conferences and forums across Australia, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, advocating for intercultural understanding, education and community cohesion.

President of Muslim Women Welfare & Advocacy; Assistant Principal (Wellbeing & Pastoral Care), Al-Ameen College, Perth

Ms Manal Jneid is an experienced educator who has pursued higher education in Teaching, Strategic Leadership, Management, Counselling, Mental Health and Islamic Studies. She has a Masters in Education (Educational Wellbeing), and in Islamic Studies and Bachelor in Education. Ms Jneid is deeply committed to community service. She has participated in international conferences in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Fiji, and India, gaining insights into the challenges faced by Muslim women globally. Ms Jneid’s extensive experience, leadership and dedication to fostering cross-cultural understanding make her a valued leader at Al-Ameen College and in the wider community.

Founder of the Maqasid Institute Global

A world authority on Maqasid al-Shariah and systems thinking, Prof. Jasser Auda (Canadian) inspires a transformative vision of ethical, purpose-driven leadership. Professor Fellow, International Institute of Islamic. Thought and Civilization (ISTAC-IIUM) Malaysia, his work bridges scholarship and social reform, guiding young Muslims to lead with wisdom, compassion, and integrity in modern society.

Founder of Mind Body Healing Hub

Princess R Lakshman is a writer, counsellor, clinical nutritionist, and life coach. She is an engaging and interactive facilitator and wellness coach in clinical nutrition and mental health, and an experienced community health program manager, and workshop facilitator. Princess has collaborated with Islamic Women Association of Australia, Sisters Support Services, Griffith University, and many NGOs in Australia, Fiji, and India. Princess is an advocate for kindness, and is passionate about service to others to facilitate optimum mind wellness, self-empowerment, and self-care. Princess writes for AMUST and The Fiji Times. She lives in Sydney with her family and is obsessed with trees, and books with stories that enlighten her about her Creator and His creation.

President of the Islamic Council of Queensland

Abdul Aziz Khan is a thoughtful, service-oriented leader whose presidency of the Islamic Council of Queensland is characterised by operational strength, strategic ambitions and a firm commitment to unity, advocacy and community wellbeing.

Palestinian Human Rights Advocate and Author

Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah, a Palestinian-Australian Future Fellow at Macquarie University, researches Islamophobia, race, Palestine, the war on terror, youth identities, and activism. A former lawyer and award-winning author of 13 books, she recently released Discipline (UQP). Her ARC Future Fellowship has been suspended since February after coordinated attacks by pro-Israel groups, Murdoch media and politicians.

A medical doctor, educator & volunteer Imam, pursuing his PhD in Islamic Theology

Zohair Abdul-Rahman (Canadian) bridges Islamic wisdom with modern psychology. He has studied Islamic sciences under top scholars worldwide, and is currently pursuing his PhD in Islamic Theology. His work supports youth mental resilience, self-understanding, and emotional balance, helping young Muslims navigate anxiety and identity pressures through faith-centred mindfulness and self-compassion.

Former CEO of the Islamic Council of Victoria

Spokesman for Muslim Votes Matter, Ghaith Krayem is a seasoned advocate for Muslim representation and inclusion. He motivates youth to move beyond rhetoric, building strong voices and strategic influence within Australian civic and political life.

Australian Federation of Muslim Students Association’s First President

Fadlullah Wilmot, a British-Australian humanitarian with decades of field work across Africa and Asia, is a respected leader in Islamic relief and community empowerment. His justice-driven approach equips youth for ethical leadership. He has held key roles in Malaysian universities and RISEAP, notably contributing regionally.

Community Advocate, Environmentalist and Islamic Scholar

Vice-President, Islamic Council of Queensland, Dr. Daud Batchelor, an Australian community and environmental activist, is a fellow at IAIS Malaysia, and a columnist for Australasian Muslim Times. Trained under leading Islamic scholars, his research on civilisation, spirituality, and contemporary challenges guides youth to balance faith, intellect, wellbeing, and courageous engagement.

Imam at Al-Ameen College, Perth and Muslim Chaplain, Curtin University & University of WA

Imam Yahya Ibrahim is Canadian by birth and upbringing, of Egyptian heritage, Turkish through marriage, and an Australian permanent resident by choice. A registered teacher, Assistant Principal and qualified Mediator. He has classical Islamic theological and jurisprudential training coupled with decades of pastoral care service to the West Australian community through Chaplaincy at the University of Western Australia, Curtin University and as an internationally recognised Imam, teacher & Assistant Principal to generations of Muslims in WA. Imam Yahya Ibrahim practices Ethics as a pastoral care practitioner with the WA Human Research Ethics Committee at Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital. Reflecting his dedication to these goals, Imam Yahya was awarded the West Australian Multicultural Community Service Award for Individual Excellence.

Policy Strategist for the Australian Muslim Advocacy Network (AMAN)

A Brisbane-based lawyer, Rita Jabri-Markwell is a dynamic defender of Muslim rights and civic participation. She empowers youth to challenge Islamophobia, engage media intelligently, and influence public policy with clarity, courage, and compassion.