Irshad is an Imam by training and a fundraiser by profession. He is the only Imam in Canada, well so far, with the CFRE designation. He has lived and fundraised in three continents and brings decades of lived experience as a faith leader and a BIPOC professional. Irshad is a community builder who advocates for social justice, minority rights, true inclusion, anti-hate, and supports inter-faith collaboration to find solutions to common social issues faced by the community. He is the founder of the "Muslim-Indigenous Connection" program in Canada.