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26 April 2010

I was pleased to read that Mohammed Amin is a candidate for the post of General Secretary of the Muslim Council of Britain. I have known Amin for a very long time, extending some thirty years. Over this period he has been involved with the Muslim community in one way or another. I will only mention the instances where I have personally been involved with brother Amin in some way or other:

• He was one of the founders of the Asian Circle (Manchester) from 1984-1987.
• Amin has helped the Muslim Youth Foundation (Manchester), an organisation I was closely involved in, with advice on a regular basis from its inception in 1983 and has been a regular donor ever since.
• In 1994 I launched Ansar Finance Group (a not-for-profit organisation) and Amin was instrumental in liaising with the Inland Revenue in those early years and continued to give occasional advice about tax and other regulatory issues. He has been a regular donor and a social and ethical investor in its sister company Ansar Housing Limited.
• The Islamic High School for Girls has received a yearly prize through Amin donating the profit due to him from his investment in Ansar Housing limited.

On a more personal level Amin has a tremendous capacity and thirst for knowledge in a wide range of subjects and I have seen him become a better and more knowledgeable person in all aspects. I have always found Amin ready to help whenever I have needed him and his advice has always been valuable. Amin is very sincere and a generous person with his time, effort and money. He is extremely articulate, focussed and dedicated and is eager to be of benefit and service to the Muslim community. I believe he is a good candidate and indeed would make a good Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain. “Tried and Tested” I have heard that before but what about “Be Bold Be Brave”?

This comment is written by me in a personal capacity and should not in any way be attributed to any organisation I am associated with.

Ali Akbar Mohammed