Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad

Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad is a jurist and serves as a judge for Islamic Council. He has studied the Islamic sciences for over 20 years under the tutelage of renowned scholars such as the late Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, as well as the retired Head of the Kingdom's Higher Judiciary Council. He specialises in many of the Islamic sciences and submitted his doctoral thesis on Islamic jurisprudence concerning Muslim minorities. He is highly respected, having specialised knowledge in the field of Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, Maqāsid al-Shari'ah, Ulum al-Qur’ān, Tafsīr, Aqīdah, and Fiqh al-Hadīth. He provides complex theories that address the role of Islamic jurisprudence within a Western environment, whilst also critically re-analysing the approach of Islamic jurists in forming legal rulings (ifta’) within a Western sociopolitical context.
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An Islamic legal perspective on the Iran-Israel war

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Rightly or wrongly, some people may be asking, "Who should the Muslims support in this ongoing war?"

Advice for those delivering the Eid khutbah

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Here are some points khatībs may use for the Eid al-Adha 1446/2025 khutbah; please make takbīr between these points.

Who should avoid cutting hair and nails before Qurbani?

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This is a ruling on the cutting of hair and nails for the families of the one offering Qurbani/Udhiyah.

Reflections on civil resistance and the Palestinian struggle

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These are my personal thoughts on the recent demonstration marking the 77th anniversary of the Nakba.

A topic so taboo that YouTube won’t let us say it

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In this first episode of our new podcast, OnGuard, we address a topic that affects both Muslims and others: suicide.

An open letter to the authorities and people of Pakistan

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Pakistan can become a superpower by focusing on five pillars: education, unity, social justice, fighting corruption, and building alliances.

Condolences upon passing of Professor Khurshid Ahmad

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The Pakistani economist, scholar, activist, and co-founder of The Islamic Foundation furthered Islamic thought in the West.

Gaza is under attack again!

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The Zionist occupation has resumed its genocidal activities in Gaza; here are some urgent reminders for the community and its leaders.

A warning to mosques during Ramadan

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This is a reminder to mosques on how to speak about Zakat al-Fitr without diluting an important symbol of Islam.

Key lessons we can take from the LA fires

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When Allah (subḥānahu wa ta'āla) delivers calamities, we must learn from the wisdom behind such events.

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