Institute Founders
Ustadh Hammad and his wife Ustadha Iffet are both dedicated teachers of the sacred Islamic sciences. With years of teaching experience under their belts, their main goals are to rekindle the passion of religion through contextualisation and relevance.
They have both studied nationally and internationally at a number of leading institutes and seminaries including Darul Uloom South Africa, Al-Azhar University, SOAS University, Cambridge Muslim College, as well as other notable Islamic institutions.
Ustadh Hammad
Ustadh Hammad is a national award-winning Imam recognised as Britain's Most Impactful Imam in 2019. Adding to this achievement, he was also awarded with the prestigious Mayor's award in 2020 for his innovative interfaith work carried across the Midlands, UK.
His time is divided between serving his local community and educating students in assisting them to reach their highest potential. He specialises in both classical and contemporary Sira studies.
"One of the ways we keep our faith strong is to apply sacred knowledge through contextualisation & relevance."
Ustadh Hammad
Blue Lantern Founder
Ustadha Iffet Rafeeq
Ustadha Iffet is a dedicated teacher of sacred sciences and focuses her attention on women-related issues. She specialises in marital wellbeing and intimacy in Islam.
Ustadha Iffet dedicates her free time and energy to researching and raising awareness about Minimalism, ethical living and sustainability.
"Being part of a community does not only provide spiritual benefits, but mental and physiological too, we are healthier, together."
Ustadha Iffet
Blue Lantern Founder
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Ustadha Iffet
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Ustadh Hammad
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