Board Of Director
Committed professionals driving riba-free housing and community development
Hassan Muhammad
Hassan → Chair
Hassan Muhammad, CA/CPA, MBA, is the Board Chair of the Interest-Free Housing Co-op of Canada. Since joining the board in 2015 and assuming the Chairmanship in 2019, he has focused on scaling ethical, Shariah-compliant housing solutions. Hassan balances his community leadership with a professional career in the hospitality industry, managing financial operations and corporate strategy. A passionate advocate for Islamic finance since his youth, he actively dedicates his time to grassroots community building—delivering regular Khutbahs and Khatiras, and leading impact-driven dawah initiatives focused on empowering the next generation.
Khalid Saeed
Khalid Saeed→ ViceChair
Khalid Saeed is a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant, specializing in cybersecurity operations, governance, risk and compliance (GRC). He holds an MSc in Cybersecurity and brings a strong portfolio of recognized certifications. He is passionate about helping organizations build practical, resilient, and sustainable security programs. Beyond his professional work, he is committed to community impact through volunteerism and education. Khalid is passionate advocating Islamic Finance.
Zaid Marfatia
Zaid → Secretary
Zaid Marfatia is an Optimization Specialist at Hatch and a board member of IHC, where he supports riba-free homeownership. He is a passionate problem-solver who enjoys optimizing systems and focuses on personal fitness.
Mudassar Majeed
Mudassar → Treasurer
Mudassar Majeed is an IT Consultant with an M.Eng in Electrical Engineering and specializes in DevOps practices. He brings over 15 years of experience in Agile methodologies and digital transformation, helping organizations improve efficiency and adaptability. Additionally, he has spent more than a decade as an Enterprise Coach, mentoring executives and guiding high-performing teams toward success.
Saad Ali
Saad → Board Member
Saad Ali is a Law Enforcement Officer based in Ottawa with a strong background in architecture and construction. He is a licensed architect in Pakistan and holds a construction management diploma from Canada. He is also a community advocate supporting riba-free housing and social initiatives.
Javed Abdullah
Javed → Board Member
Javed Abdullah is an educator and IHC board member, involved since 2015 and serving on the board since 2019. He is an active community contributor with ICNA Vancouver Chapter and his local masjid, and also serves as a volunteer leader supporting cultural initiatives in Surrey, BC.
"Leadership Dedicated to Ethical Housing."