London: Curry King and Indian-origin businessman Sir Gulam Noon has been named among the 100 most influential Muslims in Britain along with cricketer-turned politician of Pakistan Imran Khan, Harrods boss Mohamed al Fayed and Amnesty International head Irene Khan.
The power list that celebrates the top 100 Muslims players boosting the nation, was compiled by Power 100 website and sponsored by the Islamic Bank of Britain (IBB). The list was compiled from among some 6,000 nominations.
A 16-strong panel, including Sir Iqbal Sacranie, Lord Bhatia and Gayasuddin Siddique of the Muslim Parliament of Great Britain, selected the 'power list' that included lords, lawyers, authors, sporting icons, academics as also giants of industry who have made "significant contribution to the social, cultural and economic well being" of Britain..
The Muslim community contributes more than £31bn to the economy. Sir Noon, whose 'curry' empire is worth around £55 million, is the man credited with bringing authentic Indian foods to British supermarkets.
The inaugural Muslim Power 100 list was announced at a glittering ceremony in the Hilton Hotel on Park Lane in London on Saturday. The awards have been praised by commentators as a timely public reminder of the positive contribution the vast majority of Britain's 1.8 million-strong Muslim community.
Other names on the list included Labour peer Lord Patel of Blackburn, actor Art Malik, boxer Amir Khan, singer Yusuf Islam and formerly Cat Stevens
The list, sponsored by the Islamic Bank of Britain (IBB), was and judged by a 16-strong panel including Sir Iqbal Sacranie, Lord Bhatia and Dr Ghayassuddin Siddiqui of the Muslim Parliament of Great Britain.
Excellence awards were also given to nine guests, including Dr Hany El Banna, founder of Islamic Relief, and Haifa Fahoum Al Kaylani, chair of the Arab International Women's Forum.
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