Muhammad Suleman Shah Mahtab was born at Uch Sharif, Tehsil Ahmadpur East, District Bahawalpur; and brought up in this small but very historically town. He did his post-school studies at F.C. College and M.A.O. College, Lahore before admitted to Engineering University of Lahore. He, however, opted to join Pakistan Marine Academy (PMA), Karachi in early 1978. He is senior Marine Captain and currently living in Canada and serving Government of Canada. He always had special interest in social services, safety of people and general welfare of under-privileged people particularly children.

Al-Haaj Syed Riazuddin Ahmed Chishti-ul-Qadri is an internationally renowned leader of Muslims at large. He is a practicing down-to-earth Sufi who has served for over 75 years for the promotion of true Islamic teaching and values, helping humanity, and for the promotion of unity of Muslims. Syed’s teaching have helped thousands of people to see the true and peaceful face of Islam in Western countries. Syed Sahib is great supporter of our humanitarian work. He has kindly accepted our request to become ‘Honorary’ Patron and Trustee of the Abr-e-Karam Education & Welfare Trust.

Syed Ameer Haider Rizvi is a former senior banker in Pakistan. He is MA in Islamic Studies and Finance; and a renowned researcher and scholar of religious comparative studies. He has extensive practical experience in social work and dealing with people of different communities. Mr. Rizvi is very passionate in promoting true Islamic values, modern education and helping poor people. He will use his expertise in managing accounts and audits of the Trust.

Syed Shahanshah Hussain Bukhari is a qualified Homeopathic Practitioner by profession. He is well educated and a renowned leader of Hajj and Ziaraat caravans.
He has extensive practical experience in social work, business management and dealing with people of different communities. Mr. Bukhari is highly passionate in promoting true Islamic values, general education and helping poor people. He is a steadfast pioneer member of Abr-e-Karam team. Mr. Bukhari is the Managing Trustee and Programs Manager of the Trust.

Syed Hasan Suleman is wonderful son of Capt. Suleman Mahtab Shah. He is an Electronics Engineer from Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada. Hasan is currently serving at Electronic Arts (EA Sports). He is highly passionate and active in helping poor and deserving people especially in the field of education and sports for youth and children. He himself is a great player of Football (Soccer) and has won a number of awards for extraordinary performance.

Syeda Sabeel Fatima is the ‘Future Generation’ Trustee of Abr-e-Karam Education & Welfare Trust. She is granddaughter of Capt. Suleman Mahtab Shah; and daughter of Syeda Hina Batool and Dr. Toseef Hasan. Sabeel is grand-granddaughter of (late) Allama Syed Mohammad Anwar. She is very loving and intelligent. God willing, she will serve the poor and under-privileged people through the School System that has been established in her name.

Syeda Naseem Zahra  Abidi is the youngest daughter of (Late) Allama Syed Mohammad Anwar. She is well educated and a teacher by profession. She has considerable experience in social services and dealing with people of different communities. Syeda is highly passionate in promoting true Islamic values, general education and helping poor people particularly women of rural areas. She is settled in Bahawalpur with her family and her house is the HQ of Abr-e-Karam Education & Welfare Trust.