Ahmed Babikir

Shaykh
Ahmed Babikir
Born 1950s
Omdurman, Sudan
Nationality British
Ethnicity Sudanese
Era Modern
Region Europe
Occupation Islamic scholar, Imam, murshid, teacher
Religion Islam
Denomination Sunni (Sufism)
Jurisprudence Maliki
Main interest(s) Fiqh, Hadith, Aqeedah, Dawah, Tajweed, Tasawwuf
Sufi order Sammaniya
Website www.babikir.com

Ahmed Babikir (أحمد بابكر), also known as Abu Bakr As-sudani (أبو بكر السوداني), is a Sudanese-born British Islamic scholar, Imam, murshid and television presenter.

Early life

Babikir was born in Omdurman, Sudan.[1] He is a descendent of the Prophet Muhammad's companion (Sahabah), Abu Bakr, from whom he takes his name.[2]

He studied Islamic Sciences in Sudan under Shaykh Fatih Qaribullah son of Sayyidi Shaykh Qaribullah son of Shaykh Ahmed At-Tayyib. He has certified ijazah in various Islamic disciplines, including Maliki fiqh (jurisprudence), Hadith (prophetic tradition), Aqeedah (theology),[3] Tafsir (exegesis), Ta’wil a-ahadith (dream interpretation),[2] Dawah, Tajweed and Tasawwuf, under the tutelage of scholars and sages of Africa and the Middle East.[3]

As a young man, he was initiated into the Sammaniya Tariqa (Sufi order)). He was granted ijaza (authorisation) as a spiritual guide by the sage Shaykh Fatih Qaribullah. He later received ijazas from other spiritual luminaries such as Shaykh Salih Jafari and Shaykh Nazim Al-Haqqani.[2]

Career

In 1977, Babikir arrived in Britain.[1] He completed a degree in Mathematics and a Masters in Management at the University of London.[2] He organised and started his first programme at London Central Mosque in Regent's Park. He then went on to participate in the development of the North London Community Centre.[1]

Babikir currently works as the Imam of Islamia Schools Centre, which was founded by Yusuf Islam in 1983.[3] He delivers workshops and conferences promoting Muslim schools. He also delivers courses in different Islamic subjects in universities and Islamic Centres.[4]

In 2004, Babikir founded Ulfa Aid, which is an international humanitarian relief charity helping the poor and needy around the world.[5] He is also the Director and Founder of Rumi's Cave, a community hub in West London.[2]

Babikir also presents Islamic education programme 'Wisdom and Tea' which airs every Thursday at 7 pm on British Muslim TV.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Sheikh Babikir". Ulfa Aid. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Shaykh Ahamed Babikir". Mail of Islam. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 "Shaykh Ahmed Babiker". The Deen Institute. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  4. ↑ "Inspirational Speakers". Mosaic. Retrieved 1 August 2014. Babikir Ahmed Babikir
  5. ↑ "Shaykh Babikir Ahmed Babikir". Radical Middleway. Retrieved 1 August 2014.

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