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Darul Iftaa Chicago is under the supervision of Mufti Abrar Mirza, who spent over 12 years researching and writing fatwas under the guidance of the world-renowned jurist Mufti Ebrahim Desai (may Allah have mercy on him).
Darul Iftaa Chicago is under the supervision of Mufti Abrar Mirza, who spent over 12 years researching and writing fatwas under the guidance of the world-renowned jurist Mufti Ebrahim Desai (may Allah have mercy on him).
Mufti Abrar began his Arabic and Islamic Studies at Benedictine University (Lisle, IL) while enrolled in a degree program in Information Systems. Simultaneously, he began Arabic studies at Darul Qasim (Glen Ellyn, IL). He later enrolled in a summer Arabic program at the Ma’had Ta’lim al-Islam in Elgin, IL, upon which he decided to continue his studies in the religious sciences and helped form the first batch of graduate students from the ‘Alim program. He thus had the good fortune to study under recognized scholars, including the renowned commentator of the Quran and former Shaykh al-Hadith of the Dar al-‘Ulum in Deoband, Mawlana Muhammad Na’im (may Allah have mercy on him), under whom he completed the study of Sahih al-Bukhari.
Mufti Abrar graduated from Benedictine University in 2006 with honors and a degree in Information Systems while simultaneously pursuing his Islamic studies full-time. He completed his ‘Alim course in 2007 and, thereafter, enrolled at Madrasah In’aamiyyah (Camperdown, South Africa) to specialize in the field of issuing legal verdicts (fatwas). In 2009, Mufti Abrar completed his training under the tutelage of Mufti Ebrahim Desai (may Allah have mercy on him), a world-renowned jurist and expert in Islamic finance. He is also fortunate to have received authorization to narrate from forty-four books of hadith.
Mufti Abrar is the founder of the American Fiqh Academy and is active in the field of research and issuing legal verdicts. In addition, he is the Head Mufti at Darul Iftaa Chicago, where he trains ʿulamāʾ in the field of issuing legal verdicts.
Mufti Husain Kadodia was born in South Africa and currently resides in Durban. In 1997, he enrolled in the ‘Alim course at Madrasah Arabiyyah Islamiyyah in Azadville, where he quickly became known for his academic excellence. After completing the ‘Alim course, Mufti Husain traveled for further studies to different countries, including Mauritania and Syria. In 2003, he enrolled at Madrasah In'aamiyyah to specialize in the field of issuing fatwas under Mufti Ebrahim Desai (may Allah have mercy on him).
Mufti Husain is a recognized expert in the Hanafi madhhab, especially Hanafi books, both printed and manuscripts. Alhamdulillah, he started teaching at Darul Iftaa Chicago in 2021, and he is a blessing to the students and the Darul Iftaa. Mufti Husain primarily teaches Hanafi books and its authors, but he also engages the students on various juridical discussions. He also teaches fiqh and hadith at other local institutions in South Africa.
Mufti Zeshan Ahmed was born and raised in Springfield, OH. After moving to Chicago in his early teens, he enrolled at the Institute of Islamic Education (Elgin, IL) to memorize the Quran. Upon successful completion of his memorization in 2011, his desire for higher Islamic education led him to enroll in and successfully complete the ‘Alim course at the same institute. In 2017, Mufti Zeshan decided to further his education by specializing in the field of issuing legal verdicts (iftaa) at Darul Iftaa Chicago under the tutelage of Mufti Abrar Mirza (may Allah protect him).
Mufti Zeshan currently serves as the religious director at Masjid Uthman (Lombard, IL) and an instructor at Darul Iftaa Chicago. In parallel, he continues to pursue specialization in the various modes of Quran recitation.
Mufti Farhan ul Haq pursuit of Islamic education began at an early age when his parents took him from their home in Lodi, CA to their village in Pakistan to memorize the Quran. Upon completion, he returned back to the US and enrolled at Darul Ulum al-Islamiyah in Sacramento (CA) for further Quran revision. Thereafter, Mufti Farhan began more advanced Islamic education by enrolling in the ‘Alim course at the Institute of Islamic Education (Elgin, IL), where he had the honor of completing his study of the Sahih of Imam Bukhari under the esteemed scholar Mawlana Abdullah Saleem (may Allah protect him) in 2020. His passion for jurisprudence led him to enroll at Darul Iftaa Chicago for specialization in the field of issuing legal verdicts (iftāʾ) under the tutelage of Mufti Abrar Mirza (may Allah ﷻ accept and reward him), which he completed in 2022.
Mufti Farhan currently serves as an instructor at the Institute of Islamic Education, as well as an assistant mufti and admin for Darul Iftaa Chicago.