Course Introduction

Shaykh Ibraheem Ahmad holds a BA in Sharia Law from the prestigious Al Azhar University, demonstrating a solid foundation in Islamic jurisprudence. Furthering his expertise, he pursued an MSc in Islamic Banking, Finance, and International Business from the University of Dundee, equipping him with advanced knowledge of finance principles within an Islamic framework. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Islamic Finance.

He is an active member of several global Islamic finance bodies, reflecting his deep engagement with the industry’s development and regulatory standards. His expertise is recognized internationally, as evidenced by his role as an in-house scholar and Imam at the European Islamic Centre, (UK) and the Muslim Forum of Britain, where he contributes to academic and practical discourse.

Before founding Sharia Labs, a consultancy dedicated to advancing Sharia-compliant financial solutions, Shaykh Ibraheem played a key role in developing a range of Islamic banking products in the UK and GCC regions. His work spans advisory roles and the hands-on creation of ethical financial solutions, making him a key figure in the field. Through Sharia Labs, he provides expert guidance on Islamic finance, Sharia compliance, and ethical investment strategies, helping individuals and businesses navigate the complexities of the industry.

Shaykh Mahmoud is a Syrian educator with extensive experience in teaching and Islamic scholarship. He graduated from Damascus University, Natural Science Department. Also, studied at Al-Daawa Al-Islamia University with a degree in Arabic Language and Islamic Studies. He obtained a Higher Diploma in Comparative Fiqh from Omdurman University, Sudan.

He possesses over 15 years of experience teaching Science and Biology in Syria, Saudi Arabia, and England. He is currently teaching at Eden Boys’ Academy, UK. Shaykh also has completed PGCE and achieved QTS from Birmingham University recently.

Shaykh Mahmoud has served as the Imam and Khatib of the Friday Khutbah at Omar ibn Al-Khattab Mosque for the past four years. He is dedicated to inspiring students in both their academic learning and personal character development.

Passionate about education, Shaykh Mahmoud incorporates modern teaching methods into the study of Islamic sciences, making learning both engaging and effective. He also has a keen interest in exploring the relationship between science and faith, helping students appreciate the harmony between intellectual inquiry and spiritual understanding.

Ustadh Fadhlur Rahman began his studies in the foundational Islamic sciences under Shaykh Abdullah Al Mamoon Al Azhari in the UK before travelling to Egypt, where he dedicated six years to furthering his Islamic education.

During his time in Egypt, he specialised in Qur’an and Tajweed, focusing primarily on the Hafs and Shu’bah narrations, receiving ijazah bi’l-naẓar (بالنظر). Alongside this, he studied the Arabic language and a range of Islamic sciences privately under a number of distinguished scholars.

Upon returning to the UK, he continued his advanced studies with renowned scholars, including Shaykh Dr Akram Nadwi, Shaykh Dr Tahir Al Arkani, Ustadha Dr Hafidha Rabia, Shaykh Abdullah Hassan, and others.

For the past nine years, Ustadh Fadhlur Rahman has served as the principal Imam in Northwich. He has also taught at several respected institutions, including Oldham Islamic College, Oldham Muslim Centre, Blackstone Institute, Rochdale Da’wah Centre, and others.

In addition, he is the founder and director of Kahf Institute, which offers a range of Islamic programmes delivered by accredited teachers from the UK and overseas. He currently serves as a part-time Imam at Rochdale Community Mosque and is also a registered psychotherapist. He is presently completing the final year of his degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy.