Bio: Haaris Abdus Samad

Shaykh Haaris Abdus Samad first began his educational journey by acquiring knowledge during his youth from his beloved father. After successfully memorising the Qur’an at Islamic Da’wah Academy (Leicester), he furthered his studies by completing the Arabic and Alimiyyah programmes at Ebrahim College (London). He subsequently spent his final Hadith year at Jamiah Sirajul Uloom (Leyton). Through his educational journey, he has been inspired and motivated by his respected teachers; Shaykh Mujahid Ali, Shaykh Ashraf Zaman, Mufti Khalidul Haq, Shaykh Mohammed Sbini, Mufti Habeel, Shaykh Harun Sidat, and Shaykh Yusuf Khoti.

Shaykh Haaris has served as an Imam at Hayes Muslim Centre, teaching both adults and children. Shaykh Haaris is currently a lecturer at Ebrahim College (London), a Khateeb at various Masjids in West London, the Headteacher at Safar Academy (Slough) and part time Imam at Masjid Hira (Feltham).