Syed Muhammad Faisal Sami also known as Syed Fuzail Raza Attari[1] (born 1 February 1977) is a British-Pakistani humanitarian known for his contributions to social welfare and disaster relief.[2][3][4] He has served as the Head of Dawat-e-Islami for Wales and Midlands, and currently Heads Faizan Global Relief Foundation, United Kingdom.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Syed Muhammad Faisal Sami launched food banks and well-being call centers while facilitating an emergency morgue in Birmingham.[6]
More than 2,900 people were killed after a huge earthquake hit Morocco, further injuring 5,900 people and affecting over 300,000 people in Marrakesh and its outskirts.[7] Syed Muhammad Faisal Sami along with Birmingham-based aid workers from Faizan Global Relief Foundation made their way to Morocco to help with aid and support for the victims.[8]
Whilst there, Syed Muhammad Faisal Sami and his team distributed tents, food, blankets and medical aid to devastated villagers.[9]
Syed Muhammad Faisal Sami along with volunteers from Faizan Global Relief Foundation sent container-loads of aid to Gaza, from Turkey, which has helped and fed approximately 41,000 people.[10]
An additional shipment of aid, coordinated by Syed Muhammad Faisal Sami, was sent from Jordan, containing 24,000 kilograms of flour, 650 ration boxes and vital supplies.[11]
Tree-Plantation
Syed Muhammad Faisal Sami has been involved in tree-planting campaigns to combat climate change and improve local environments, resulting in the planting of thousands of trees with volunteers of Faizan-e-Madina Mosque.[12]
Sami’s humanitarian efforts have been recognised by international media, including coverage by the BBC[2] and Pakistani news outlets.[1][20] His work on earthquake relief in Morocco[21] as well as welfare initiatives in Gaza,[3] has been featured.
Syed Muhammad Faisal Sami was named one of the top ten Muslim news-makers of 2024 following his receipt of the British Citizen Award for his contributions to community service and humanitarian efforts.[22]
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