Shaykh Abdulilah Lahmami
Director of Islamic Dept.
Born in London, Shaykh Abdulilah Lahmami lived in Saudi Arabia for 24 years, during which he dedicated himself to seeking knowledge from the major scholars and pursuing advanced academic qualifications. He holds a PhD on the importance of Tafsir in the translation of the Noble Qur'an.
As the Director of the Islamic Department at Crescent Pathways, he ensures that the curriculum, teaching methodologies, and spiritual development of the students remain steadfast, authentic, and rooted in the Qur'an and Sunnah upon the methodology of the Salaf.
Academic & Professional Background
Doctoral Studies
PhD on 'The Importance of Tafsir in the Translation of the Noble Qur'an' — focusing on the critical role of classical exegesis in accurately rendering the meanings of the Qur'an.
University-Level Teaching (16 Years)
Taught at Prince Mohammed University, King Abdulaziz University, and Taibah University in Saudi Arabia, serving as a university professor and contributing to educational frameworks across these institutions.
School-Level Teaching (8 Years)
Taught at Manarat School in Jeddah and the House of Knowledge School in Jeddah, bringing extensive experience in both school and university education.
Scholarly Connections & Teachers
Alhamdulillah, Shaykh Abdulilah Lahmami has met Shaykh Abdulaziz bin Baz and Shaykh Muhammad bin Salih al-Uthaimeen and Shaykh Muqbil (rahimahumullah). He benefited also in visiting Shaykh Ahmed Najmi and Shaykh Zaid bin Haadi (rahimahumullah) and studied under Shaykh Abdulmuhsin al-Abbad and Shaykh Ubayd al-Jaabiri (rahimahullah) and Shaykh Muhammad al-Banna (rahimahumullah).
Published Books & Authored Works
The Manners and Attributes of the Prophet Muhammad
An exploration of the character and physical description of the Messenger.
In Defence of Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be Upon Him)
A text addressing and correcting distorted translations of the Qur'an.
The Biography of Shaykh 'Ubayd Al-Jabiree
A biographical documentation of the late Saudi scholar.
The Names and Attributes of Allaah
A treatise detailing the correct understanding of Islamic creed regarding Allah's names.
Tawhid! Tawhid! Tawhid! Monotheism
A concise guide explaining the core tenets of Islamic monotheism and sincerity in action.
Audio Library
He has compiled an extensive library consisting of thousands of audio lectures, encompassing detailed text explanations of classical works by scholars such as Ibn Taymiyyah and Ibn al-Qayyim.
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