Aina Khan, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Services to Law category at the British Muslim Awards 2014 in Manchester.
The British Muslim Awards, presented by the Islamic Bank of Britain, was established in 2013 and founded by Oceanic Consulting. The event, which will take place on 30th January 2014 at the Salford City Stadium, Manchester, is an annual award ceremony that honours the success and achievements of Britain’s leading Muslim individuals, groups and businesses.
The evening is one renowned for its recognition and celebration of members of Britain’s Muslim communities who have made a positive impact via their work.
The awards event in 2013 was deemed a “phenomenal success” and saw a turnout of over 600 individuals.
Aina Khan, Head of Duncan Lewis Solicitors Islamic Law Department and Family Solicitor has been shortlisted as a finalist in the ‘ Services to Law ‘ category in recognition of her pioneering work in providing solutions which work under both Islamic and English Law. Her current campaign is the ‘Muslim Marriages Project’ with the aim of protecting Muslim families against a lack of basis legal rights.
Aina said:
“This came as a complete surprise. I am delighted to be shortlisted and want to thank those who nominated me. If this allows me to do my work better, and right even more wrongs, it will be worth it for that alone’.
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