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 | babikir |
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[edit]
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 (interpretation of ahadith),[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[edit]
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[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Sheikh Babikir". Ulfa Aid. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Shaykh Ahamed Babikir". Mail of Islam. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Shaykh Ahmed Babiker". The Deen Institute. Retrieved 1 August 2014.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Inspirational Speakers". Mosaic. Archived from the original on 27 June 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2014. Babikir Ahmed Babikir
- ↑ "Shaykh Babikir Ahmed Babikir". Radical Middleway. Archived from the original on 18 February 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
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