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Shaheen Group of Institutions: Vision, Model, and Educational Approach | Dr. Abdul Qadeer

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23 Oct 2025 — 1 min read

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Abdul Qadeer, founder of the Shaheen Group of Institutions, who has spent the past 35 years connecting underprivileged children to modern, meaningful education. His work goes beyond conventional schooling — designing specialized curricula for madrasa graduates and school dropouts to help them achieve their educational and life aspirations.
Dr. Qadeer believes that education is the cornerstone of nation-building, and that mosques should serve not only as places of worship but also as community centers fostering social, educational, and economic development. In this conversation, we explore the philosophy behind Shaheen, the model of inclusive and value-based education, and the broader implications for society. He also shares insights on interfaith collaboration, his motivations for these initiatives, and a message for building a generation capable of transforming communities and empowering the nation.

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