Ahmed Babikir
Ahmed Babikir (), also known as Abu Bakr As-sudani (), is a Sudanese-born British Islamic scholar, Imam and murshid.
Early life
Babikir was born in Sudan. 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, Hadith, Aqeedah, Dawah, Tajweed and Tasawwuf.
Career
In 1977, Babikir arrived in Britain. 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.
Babikir currently works as the Imam of Islamia Schools Centre, which was founded by Yusuf Islam in 1983. He delivers workshops and conferences promoting Muslim schools. He also delivers courses in different Islamic subjects in universities and Islamic Centres.
In 2004, Babikir founded Ulfa Aid, which is an international Relief Agency helping the poor and needy around the world.
See also
- Islam in Sudan
- Islam in the United Kingdom
External links
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