Ismail Kamdar

Shaykh Ismail Kamdar hafidhahullah is a graduate of a traditional 'Alim program at Talimudin (2006) and holds a Bachelor's in Islamic Studies from International Open University (2014). He began studying Islam full-time at the age of thirteen, began preaching at the age of sixteen, and wrote his first book at the age of twenty-three. He has studied Islam in both traditional and modern settings over nearly two decades. Over the years, he has taught multiple courses and seminars around the world and has worked with multiple leading Islamic organizations globally. He currently works as a researcher at Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and is the founder of two educational initiatives: Islamic Self Help and Izzah Academy. Shaykh Ismail specializes in Fiqh, Tafsir, and History, and is the author of over twenty books in the fields of Islamic Studies and personal development. His works at MeccaBooks include a thematic tafsir of the 30th juz and a guide to happiness from the Qur'an and Sunna.