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WAQIF-E-NAU
Ataul Qudoos Mateen
Why did you choose this field?
What happens in your field?
I was born and raised in Norway as a Waqf-e-Nau. From a young age I wanted to serve mankind and the beliefs of our Jamaat. It was instilled in me that education is key to success, hence I tried to ensure that I was gaining the right education, both worldly and spiritually.
The legal field is vast, and the current climate requires specialism in certain areas, however most lawyers are aware of the law in a wide range of fields. The work entails a considerable amount of research and understanding of jurisprudence. The legal field has its own language and rules when conducting legal matters. The work itself includes, and is not limited to, for example, advocacy in courts, case preparation, investigations into potential criminal/civil matters, research, meeting with witnesses/clients, problem solving, drafting and much more.
Whilst in Norway, before undertaking a university degree, I sought advice from Hazrat Amirul Momineenaa through a mulaqat on the field to study for my university degree. Huzooraa asked me which field I wanted to go into, and I responded with “It is my wish to become a lawyer”. Huzoor responded positively and said this is fine and that the Jamaat will need lawyers.
Today’s lawyers need to be “all-rounders” as it is no longer enough to only know law. For me, on a daily basis, the work includes meeting clients, drafting advising/
Hence I moved to London, undertaking a degree in law at Kingston University.
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