About The Author

Dr. Haitham al-Haddad is an Islamic jurist and UK-based scholar who currently serves as the Chair of the Fatwa Committee for The Islamic Council of Europe. With over 20 years of study under the guidance of renowned scholars, he specializes in various Islamic sciences, including Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) and Usul al-Fiqh (principles of Islamic jurisprudence). Dr. al-Haddad earned his PhD in Islamic jurisprudence concerning Muslim minorities from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London.

His research focuses on developing theories for Islamic jurisprudence in the 21st century. He frequently contributes to academic conferences across the Muslim world, sharing his insights on contemporary Islamic thought. He has served as a judge for the Islamic Sharia Council (UK & Eire) for 15 years and continues to advise numerous Sharia councils throughout the UK and Europe. And continue to advise various Islamic organisations throughout Europe and other countries.