Our People

Directors
& Team

Guided by sincerity, clarity, and a deep sense of purpose. The individuals behind this academy are driven not by titles, but by trust.

Leadership Philosophy

How we think about
running this place

The leadership at QASRA works with a clear and principled vision built on three essential values: sincerity in intention, clarity in research, and responsibility towards the community. These principles influence every decision, publication, class, research project, and outreach effort.

The Directors believe that Islamic scholarship should be open to all, accessible to learners of every background, and rooted in verified sources rather than political interests or sectarian divides.

Directors

The people behind the work

Syed Badrudduja Chishty

Syed Badrudduja Chishty

Director & President

Carries the calm strength of disciplined administration, ensuring structure, stability, and a respectful connection with the community. His organizational clarity and community-focused leadership keep the academy grounded and responsive.

Together with Syed Ali Hamza, their leadership reflects a balance between thought and action, between reflection and responsibility.

Syed Ali Hamza Chishty

Syed Ali Hamza Chishty

Director

Brings a love for research, writing, historical accuracy, and intellectual reform. He invites students and readers to think deeply and return to authentic sources. His passion for documenting history and producing honest scholarship shapes the academy's academic output.

Inspired by the clarity of the Quran, the sincerity of the Prophet's Sunnah, and the reflective traditions of the Ahl-e-Bait, he also draws strength from the broader intellectual landscape of India.

Our Teams

The team behind it all

Administrative Team

Manages day to day operations — event organization, recordkeeping, communication, documentation, and coordination. Their discipline keeps the academy organized, efficient, and responsive.

Research Team

The academic backbone of QASRA. Students, writers, translators, historians, and volunteers who contribute to study projects, manuscript analysis, fact checking, editing, and archival work.

Why Our Team Matters

What keeps this place going

True strength does not come from buildings, documents, or registrations. It comes from the people who uphold a mission with sincerity. They see knowledge as a trust that must be protected, truth as a responsibility that must be honored, and service as an act of devotion carried out quietly and humbly.

They understand that leadership is not about authority, but about responsibility. It is not about being followed, but about helping others walk confidently on the path of understanding.

Through their combined efforts, the academy transforms from a formal organization into something far more meaningful. It becomes a living legacy of sincerity and scholarship.

A home for thinkers and seekers
Get in Touch

Talk to us

Reach out for questions, collaboration, or to learn more.

Phone

+91 7737378656 · +91 9529175756

Email

support@qasra.org