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Sheikh Omer Khurshid

Sheikh Omer Khurshid was raised in Toronto, Canada, where he began his spiritual journey by memorizing the Quran at the age of ten. This early commitment to the sacred text laid the foundation for his later academic pursuits. Motivated by a desire to deepen his knowledge, he enrolled in the ‘Ālimiyyah program at Jame Abu Bakr Siddique in Toronto, Canada. There, he engaged in a comprehensive study of Islamic sciences spanning 7 years. Upon completing the ‘Ālimiyyah program, the Sheikh embarked on a journey to Madinah, where he dedicated himself to the profound study of ‘Ulūm al-ḥadīth at the Islamic University of Madinah. After spending 6 years in the blessed city of Madinah, the Sheikh graduated from the Faculty of Ḥadīth, immersing himself in the intricacies of this vital discipline.
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Islamic University Medina

Studies in Madinah

During his time in Madinah, the Sheikh had the unique privilege of studying under the guidance of the Shāfiee Muḥaqqiq, Sheikh Safwān Dāwoodī, upon whom he studied multiple texts in Nahw, Shāfiee Fiqh, Uṣūl, Aqeedah, Ḥadīth and other sciences. He also undertook extensive studies of texts of Ḥadīth multiple times under the guidance of Sheikh Hāmid Al-Bukhārī and others.

Comprehensive Study

The Sheikh’s academic journey encompasses a thorough examination of the texts from all four schools of thought, engaging deeply with their respective scholars. He has also explored both methodologies in Uṣūl al-fiqh—Ṭarīqah al-fuqahāʾ and Ṭarīqah al-mutakallimīn—and delved into various branches of Uṣūl al-dīn. This diverse and comprehensive background reflects his commitment to understanding the rich tapestry of Islamic jurisprudence and theology.

Teaching Experience

For the past several years, the Sheikh has dedicated himself to teaching these vital sciences, sharing his knowledge and insights with students eager to learn. His teaching not only imparts academic knowledge but also inspires a love for the pursuit of knowledge and a deeper understanding of the Islamic faith. Through his extensive studies and teaching, the Sheikh continues to contribute significantly to the scholarship of Islamic sciences, nurturing the next generation of learners and scholars in the process.

Expanded scholarship

In addition to his focus on ḥadīth, the Sheikh broadened his scholarly pursuits to include the sciences of Naḥw, Fiqh, Uṣūl al-fiqh, Uṣūl al-dīn, and Qirā’āt and he received Ijāzah from the distinguished Qārī Bashīr Ahmad Siddique. He has also received traditional Ijāzah from over 100 scholars worldwide including: Shaykh ʿAbd ar-Raḥmān Kattānī (Morocco), Shaykh Faḍl ar-Raḥīm al-Amritsarī al-Ashrafī (Pakistan), Shaykh Walī al-Ḥaqq aṣ-Ṣiddīqī (Afghanistan), Shaykh Musāʿid Bashīr as-Sidrātī (Sudan), Shaykh Muḥammad Ḍāmin ʿAlī al-Hindī (India), Shaykh ʿĀqil al-Maẓāharī (India), Shaykh Ḥabīb Jaʿfar as-Saqqāf (Yemen) and many others.

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