Shaykh Sayyid Hamdani is a devoted and humble servant of the faith, bearing a noble lineage as a descendant of the family of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Hailing from the esteemed scholarly lineage of Muradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, he has dedicated his life to the pursuit of Islamic knowledge and the propagation of the teachings of Islam.
Islamic Studies & Scholarship
His journey of tutelage began under the guidance of his father, Allamah Sayyid Irfani Miya Sahib, and continued under the mentorship of his formative teachers at Masjid-e-Noor-ul-Islam in Bolton. Seeking to deepen his knowledge, Shaykh Sayyid Hamdani pursued primary and intermediate studies in the Dars-e-Nizami curriculum in India, dedicating four years to this endeavour. Upon his return to England, he continued his scholarly pursuits under the esteemed guidance of Hazrat Allamah Mufti Aslam Bandyalvi Sahib. After nine years of dedicated studies, he achieved a significant milestone by graduating in July 2021.
Educational Roles
Currently, Shaykh Sayyid Hamdani serves as a tutor at several Islamic Institutions in Lancashire and West Yorkshire, including Greengate Islamic College in Oldham, Guidance Hub in Manchester, and Madni Jami Masjid in Halifax. Through these institutions, he imparts wisdom and guidance to students on a diverse array of topics, contributing significantly to the Islamic education landscape.
Resident Imam & Hafiz
In addition to his role as a tutor and scholar, Shaykh Sayyid Hamdani serves as a resident Imam and plays a pivotal role in providing Islamic education in Bradford. Committed to lifelong learning, he embarked on the noble path of becoming a Hafiz of the Qur’an, ultimately realizing this aspiration in August 2023, with the guidance and assistance of Allah.
Teaching Style & Influence
Shaykh Sayyid Hamdani’s contributions extend to the realm of scholarship and literature. He has undertaken the task of editing and authoring various texts in multiple languages, including English, Urdu, and Arabic, thereby enriching the treasure trove of Islamic knowledge and making it accessible to a broader audience.