About me
I’ve been involved in Islamic dawah activities since my university days in the early 1990s –seeking to re-establish the global Islamic civilisation. I have been interviewed on CNN, BBC, Channel 4, ITV, Al-Jazeera, Radio 4 and other TV and radio channels. I’m an I.T. professional living in London.
What I’m working on
On my Youtube channel, I make videos about Islam’s unique solutions to today’s issues, the problems caused by secularism and capitalism, and reminders from the Qur’an and Sunnah.
I write a weekly email newsletter. Each Sunday, I share some thoughts about things I've been pondering, along with links to articles and podcasts that I've been enjoying. Check out previous issues and do subscribe.
InshaAllah, my new weekly podcast ‘Living Islam Now’ will be starting soon. We’ll be exploring issues affecting the Muslim ummah in the West and globally.
On this website I write articles about being a better Muslim, the Islamic civilisation (the Islamic Khilafah state), and life advice that I've found helpful. I also share favourite apps and websites.
Other stuff
I speak Russian because I studied in Odessa in the dying days of the Soviet Union.
I love aviation. Planes, rockets and space travel have always fascinated me.
My wife doesn't drink coffee but I love coffee. It's amazing we are compatible :) Alhamdlillah
I have spoken at Islamic conferences in places I never imagined visiting including Indonesia, Australia, Lebanon, Denmark, Holland, Malaysia, and Kenya among others.
One of my favourite Qur’an verses is
وَلَا تَهِنُوا۟ وَلَا تَحْزَنُوا۟ وَأَنتُمُ ٱلْأَعْلَوْنَ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ "Do not lose heart nor fall into despair! You shall triumph if you are believers."[Sura Ali-Imran 3:139]. Work hard and be hopeful. Allah’s help is always near.