MIHE Celebrates Graduation Ceremony 2026

The Markfield Institute of Higher Education (MIHE) celebrated its Graduation Ceremony on 21 October 2026 at the Markfield Conference Centre. Graduates received awards across the BA and MA programmes, as well as the Certificate in Muslim Chaplaincy and Advanced Islamic Studies programmes.

The ceremony began with a recitation from the Glorious Qur’an by Plato Latif Vigorous, a BA Islamic Studies with Education graduate, followed by an English translation presented by Nafisa Patel, a BA Islamic Studies with Pastoral Care graduate. Distinguished speakers addressed the graduates and guests, including Dr Mohammed Jhakara (Executive Dean, Birmingham Newman University), Dr Basil Mustafa (Visiting Professor, AlBukhary International University, Malaysia), Farooq Murad (MIHE Board Member), Saira Masters, and Dr Zahid Parvez (Rector of MIHE). The speakers congratulated the graduates and offered inspiring reflections and advice for their future journeys.

Special Awards for Outstanding Achievement: A highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of four special awards by Farooq Murad, recognising exceptional academic achievement, dedication and resilience:

• Husneara Begum Memorial Trust Award for the Highest Achieving Female Student: Zahra Abdurrahim Diwan – BA Islamic Studies with Education.
• Syed Faiyazuddin Ahmad Memorial Trust Award for the Outstanding Student: Saira Master – BA Islamic Studies with Pastoral Care.
• Professor Ataullah Siddiqui Memorial Award for the Highest-Achieving BA Islamic Studies with Pastoral Care Student: Nafisa Bano Ishak Patel.
• Rehmat Ali Memorial Special Award for Excellence through Adversity: Maryam Alnur Rehman – MA Islam and Pastoral Care.

MIHE warmly congratulates all its graduates and award recipients on their achievements and wishes them continued success as they apply their knowledge and skills to serve their communities and wider society.