Shaykh Sharul Hussain Al Azahri(UK)
Shaykh Sharul Hussain initiated his studies within the UK and graduated from Darul Uloom Birmingham which is one of the oldest Islamic educational institutes within the UK. The Shaykh then furthered his studies in Egypt and graduated from the prestigious Al Azhar University. He specialised in Islamic Law and Jurisprudence. Furthermore, the Shaykh has a sanad (an unbroken chain of permission) in the tafseer (commentary) of Sahih Al Bukhari (a renowned book of hadith).
Since the Shaykh?s return to the UK he has been greatly involved in teaching and dawah work. He has taught at the Al-Hijra Islamic School, served as Vice-Principal in Darul Uloom Birmingham, delivered lectures at various universities/conferences, taught at Umm Hani Institute as well as departing his extensive experience and knowledge to students in small groups and on an individual basis.
The Shaykh is currently a senior advisor for Al Hikma Media and is serving as the Principal for the Islamic College of England (ICE). Both positions which he undertakes voluntary (feesabillah). The Shaykh is renowned for his ability to engage his students, his ?says it as it is? approach, openness to listen to people?s views, critical analysis and the ability to provoke thought and discussion amongst his students.
The Shaykh instills the importance of not only being able to recall information but also the ability to apply this sacred knowledge. Shaykh Sharul has been a forerunner in his attempts to unite Muslims regardless of their differences and emphasises the value of unity amongst his students. Alhudmuallah, the Shaykh has a very humble outlook on life which makes him easily approachable and is one of the few ullema in UK that will get their ?hands dirty? doing ground work in organising events and dawah.
He currently resides with his wife and two children in Birmingham and has recently completed his PHd and is serving as the Head of Education & Development for the Muath Centre.