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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Change your life by being thankful to Allah

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In part one of a series on gratitude, we learn about the many positive impacts that being grateful to Allah can provide.

Islamic scholar answers Muslim student protest FAQs

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We’ve seen encampments spreading across the UK and Europe, and Muslim students have been speaking with us from the ground.

11 lessons from US campus pro-Palestine protests

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Young students in America are bravely demonstrating against the Zionist genocide in Gaza; let us learn from them and make it global.

Should we back Sadiq Khan or punish Labour?

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London is to choose its next Mayor on Thursday; who do we vote for, and in light of Gaza, is Labour really for Muslims?

Condolences upon passing of Shaykh al-Zindani

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A specialist in scientific miracles of the Qur'ān and co-founder of al-Islah, Shaykh al-Zindani passed away on Monday.

Is Eid cancelled this year?

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What is the message that Imams and khatībs should deliver in light of the ongoing Gaza genocide, and can we celebrate?

First Erdoğan loss in 21 years as Turkey opposition wins

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In Istanbul, the anti-Syrian, anti-Palestinian Ekrem İmamoğlu retained mayoralty with almost a million more votes.

UN vote on Gaza ceasefire is too little too late

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Members rejected a Russian amendment that called for "permanent ceasefire", while the US signalled its irritation with Israel.

This Ramadan we have a job to do

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No Salman, no problem! Umer Suleman steps in while our host recovers from sickness to speak to Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad for a special Empowered podcast just in time for Ramadan 1445.

Condolences upon passing of Shaykh Maulana Adam Sahib

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Shaykh Maulana Adam Sahib, one of the most influential Muslim leaders in the UK, has passed away at the age of 86.

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