Meet Our Senior Scholars

Our distinguished scholars bring decades of experience in Islamic studies, theology, and community leadership, each contributing their unique expertise to serve and guide our community with dedication and wisdom.

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Shaykh Hasan Ali

Shaykh Hasan Ali

SCHOLAR

Shaykh Hasan Ali graduated as an Islamic scholar in 1997 and later earned a Master’s in Educational Psychology from the University of London. He currently serves as Imam at LICS Mosque in North London.

Dr. Maulana Sami Al-Hashmi

Dr. Maulana Sami Al-Hashmi

SCHOLAR

Born in Vienna, Austria, he earned a Master’s in Dental Surgery from the University of Otago, New Zealand, on a full scholarship. While practicing dentistry, he completed a degree in Islamic Studies from WISE University in Jordan.

Dr.Mufti Abdur Rahman Mangera

Dr.Mufti Abdur Rahman Mangera

SCHOLAR

Dr. Mufti Abdur Rahman Ibn Yusuf Mangera is a British scholar of Islamic and Western traditions. He memorized the Qur’an, graduated from Darul Uloom Bury (UK), and holds a fatwa license from Mazahir ‘Ulum Saharanpur.

Maulana Sulaiman Khatani Bin Yusuf

Maulana Sulaiman Khatani Bin Yusuf

SCHOLAR

Maulana Ahmed Suleman Khatani, born in Durban, South Africa, completed his Hifz early and graduated as an Aalim from Madrasah Azaadville in 1993. He studied under leading scholars of Hadith and Fiqh.

Mufti Aasim Rashid

Mufti Aasim Rashid

SCHOLAR

Public education, seerah, contemporary issues, leadership Mufti Aasim Rashid is a Canadian scholar, author, and media presenter, and the founder of Al-Ihsan Educational Foundation...

Mufti Khalid Shah Al-Hanbali

Mufti Khalid Shah Al-Hanbali

SCHOLAR

Hanbali fiqh & iftā’, Arabic, spiritual development Mufti Khalid Shah is a Melbourne-based scholar known for presenting classical Hanbali jurisprudence with clarity and balance...

Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari

Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari

SCHOLAR

Hanafi fiqh, family law, finance, ethics Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam is a senior British scholar and the founder of Darul Iftaa Leicester...

Mufti Sulaiman Moola

Mufti Sulaiman Moola

SCHOLAR

Tafsīr, hadith, akhlāq, inspirational counsel Mufti Sulaiman Moola is a renowned South African scholar and international speaker whose eloquent reminders have inspired audiences across Africa, the UK, North America, Australia, and beyond...

Sheikh Abdul-Rahman Zyka

Sheikh Abdul-Rahman Zyka

SCHOLAR

Qur’an, fiqh, ‘aqīdah, community education Sheikh Abdul-Rahman Zyka is an Australian imam and educator who studied Islamic law and principles for many years in the Middle East before returning to serve communities in Melbourne....

Sheikh Omar El-Banna

Sheikh Omar El-Banna

SCHOLAR

Da‘wah, youth engagement, Qur’an, family counselling Sheikh Omar El-Banna is a Sydney-based imam and community leader known for dynamic da‘wah and hands-on youth work. Alongside formal Islamic studies and Qur’an ijāzah....

Sheikh Yasir Al-Hanafi

Sheikh Yasir Al-Hanafi

SCHOLAR

Hanafi fiqh, tarbiyah, community leadership Sheikh Yasir Al-Hanafi is a UK-based imam and teacher who completed extensive ‘Ālimiyyah studies before taking up community roles focused on teaching, chaplaincy, and pastoral care....