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Sheikh Muhammad Bhuta

Sheikh Muhammad Bhuta is one of the scholars who we work closely with to ensure content across our channels is purposeful and accurate to ensure that we remain a reliable resource for our community and beyond.

He is a qualified Islamic scholar and educationalist with over two decades of experience in Islamic scholarship, teaching, and community service.

He completed his Alimiyyah studies in South Africa, pursued further Shariah studies with scholars in Syria, and holds an MA from the University of Warwick.

With a deep commitment to both classical Islamic learning and contemporary issues, Sheikh Muhammad teaches higher Islamic studies at a London seminary, mentoring the next generation of male and female scholars. He has served as a university chaplain and is the co-founder and director of a Shariah council. His work extends to mental health and wellbeing, reflecting his dedication to holistic community support.

As a Zakat scholar for Islamic Relief, Sheikh Muhammad brings his community experience and teaching expertise in Zakat, ensuring that Zakat is understood and applied accurately.

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As such, we work closely with our our scholars to help make certain that the information we put out to our valuable readers is accurate. Visit Our Scholars page to find out more about our scholarly review process.