About the Sheikh
Dr. Saalim Al-Azhari
Islamic Scholar · Medical Doctor · Al-Azhar Graduate
Dr. Saalim graduated from St. George's Medical School, University of London in 2007 before completing his Arabic studies in Egypt, where he obtained a diploma in Arabic rhetoric (Balagha) from the Egyptian Ministry of Education and was the top-ranking student.
He then joined the prestigious Al-Azhar University, graduating from the Thaanawiyah with a rank of excellence before joining the Faculty of Shariah, where he graduated in 2016 with honours and the highest rank in his year.
Dr. Saalim holds Ijaazah in multiple sciences including Hadith, Fiqh, Aqeedah, Seerah, and Hadith classification — several in classical texts including Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim. He has been a longstanding khateeb in London, including at the largest mosque in the UK, and has appeared on Islam Channel and other programmes. He has also edited several books for children and adults, including the first book ever written on purification of the heart.
This knowledge base collects Q&As from Dr. Saalim's Fatwagram series — short-form Islamic rulings answered via Instagram's "Ask me a question" feature and published as YouTube Shorts. The answers are transcribed and structured for easy search and reference.
Compiled for educational purposes only. For personal rulings, always consult a qualified scholar directly.