NAJAM SHERAZ

• Provided religious instruction to students of all ages.
• I always spoke with authentic references from the Quran and Hadith.
• Conducted weekly Quran studies via Instagram,FB and youtube
• Prepared and delivered online sermons on Radio and social media on a regular basis.
• Addressed special programs at Mosques, Churches, Temples, Prisons, Schools, colleges, Universities
• Counseled hundreds of individuals seeking guidance with personal issues or concerns.
• advised many youngsters (bachelors and married ) regarding matrimonial challenges.
• Facilitated small group discussions on Quranic topics in person and via Zoom
• Collaborated with other Mosques from around the world on joint projects or initiatives.
• Researched relevant scripture passages for sermon preparation.
• Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for the daily life challenges
• Participated in mission trips to foreign countries such as USA, CANDA,ENGLAND,AUSTRALIA,NEW ZEALAND,SOUTH AFRICA in order to spread the message of Islam

• Endorsed fundraising efforts for charitable organizations such as Islamic Relief, Muslim charity London, Helping Hands London, Teeba foundation London, Reed foundation Pakistan, Spiritual chords south Africa and many others from around the world.
• The fundraising events were held in Pakistan,USA,CANDA,ENGLAND, SCOTLAND,AUSTRALIA,NEW ZEALAND and SOUTH AFRICA
• These tours have raised millions of dollars for mosques,schools, hospitals and war struck areas
• I have spoken and performed my spiritual songs on these events.
• I visited many sites including Kashmir earthquake devastation 2005, Sindh Pakistan floods crisis 2010
• I interviewed and spoke to the families and children who lost their properties and loved ones.

• Recorded my first spiritual song '' Na tera Khuda Koi Aur hae'' after getting inspired by the message of the Quran
• The Nasheed became the best selling album in many parts of the world
• It was broadcast on hundreds of channels worldwide including Sony Tv, Bridges Tv, Islam Channel, GEO TV, ARY Tv and many others
• Since 2012 I have toured USA, UK, NEW ZEALANd, AUSTRLIA, SOUTH AFRICA, CANADA, PAKISTAN with internationally recognized charities and supported their fundraising. these charity tours have raised millions of dollars for the poor and needy in Pakistan and other deserving areas.
• On tour I delivered sermons in many different mosques and interacted with youth and families.
• I have recorded two full Nasheed albums and many singles.
• All my songs are based on my personal experience on the spiritual journey and I share my learnings with my audiences.

• Presented special Ramadan transmission on an educational youth channel Alief TV
• The 30 episodes covered many important subjects such as
• Islamophobia
• Peace and brotherhood
• Quran guidance for mankind
• Role of spiritual leaders(Imam) in today's society
• Depression
• Anxiety
• overthinking
• Drugs
• Relationship with parents
• character building

• Presented a weekly motivational Islamic Tv show for youth called ''Bunyad''
• Interacted with youth from Islamic university Islamabad before and after the show
• I wrote and produced the entire content of the transmission
• I prepared special opening and ending speech everyday
• Invited youth for an open live discussion
• answered questions on social issues in the light of Quran and Hadith
• I had prominent guests on the show such as the President of Pakistan, Prime Minister of Pakistan, Minister of youth affairs, Minister of environment many celebrities and top scholars of the country
• I lead a team of researchers, director,camera crew, light crew and a producer
• As a visiting Imam I delivered Friday sermons at the official mosque of Pakistan Television
• Every Friday around 600 officials attended the prayer.
• The sermons were based on day to day psychological, social and economical challenges
• The speeches were delivered with the references( quotations) of the verses of the Quran along with relevant hadith of Prophet PBUH
• I also guided the employees on personal and social issues
• I also delivered the call for prayer in the Masjid ( Azan)

• Conducted 30 days each special Ramadan transmission for Canada One Tv via zoom link in 2020 and 2021
• The transmissions became very popular among Pakistani community especially youth
• the format of the transmission was based on question and answer
• The community asked questions live on Tv and I answered their questions in the light of Quran and Hadith
• Prepared scripts for live shows and studio recordings, adhering to network regulations.
• Researched topics for upcoming shows to ensure accuracy of information presented.
• Managed technical aspects of production such as sound levels, camera angles, lighting.
• Developed story ideas with producers and researched potential guests or topics.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current affairs and related topics.
• Responded quickly to unexpected developments while broadcasting live shows.

I was a guest Imam on Radio Tarana's live Ramadan transmission from 2015-2019

• On the show I answered questions of listeners from various religious backgrounds
• I conducted these transmissions free of charge.
• These sessions were live and were captured online
• As an Imam I presented weekly one hour Quran session on Inspire FM Bedfordshire, UK from 2015-2018
• I delivered these sermons on various socio-religious subjects.
• Each session required hours of pondering and research to deliver a comprehensive speech.
• Helped increase active listener audience by posting updates on station's social media pages.
• As an online Imam I also presented a weekly sermon on Salam Media FM South Africa from 2016-2017
• Conducted research on topics relevant to the show's target audience.

• I presented thirty days of live religious Ramadan transmission
• I hosted several prominent scholars of Pakistan during the transmission
• I wrote and produced the entire content of the transmission
• I prepared special opening and ending speech everyday
• Invited youth for an open live discussion
• Collaborated with various Mosques to have representation from all sects.
• Had guests from other faiths for an interfaith discussion
• shared many verses of the Quran and hadith during the transmission

• I was a mainstream pop-rock singer-songwriter composer and music producer
• my first single came out in 1994 and became no 1 on the local charts followed by my first Album in 1996 ''Khazana''
• I recorded over all 10 albums many singles and a few project albums
• During my career, I endorsed many brands such as Pepsi Cola, Tapal Tea, Mobilink Telecom, Telenor Telecom
• I performed my music in many countries such as the USA, Canada, UK, India, Bangladesh, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait
• One of my songs ''Hum bolain Mohabbat Ki zuban'' was used by the Govt of Pakistan in a special film ''Face of Pakistan'' for CNN World and BBC World
• On my albums, I collaborated with musicians from around the world
• I have performed some large audiences during my career to mention a few, 127000 people in Attock Pakistan. 70000 Oslo Norway, 55000 NYC USA, 40000 Bradford, UK,25000 London,UK
• My song ''Bheegay Hont Tere'' in Bollywood movie'' Murder'' won all the wards of the year 2004. Tere Bina in shaapit 2010 and Tere Hi Bas Hona Chahoon 2011 also were chartbusters.