Shaykh Haytham Tamim
Meet Shaykh Haytham Tamim: A lifelong seeker of knowledge and the founder of Utrujj Foundation, Shaykh Haytham Tamim is more than a scholar — he is dedicated to helping ordinary people develop a deep love for the Quran, understand its wisdom, and apply it in their daily lives. His mission is to empower individuals to live with mindfulness and purpose, strengthening their connection with Allah. Through his teachings, he inspires others to uphold strong principles, embody justice and kindness, and make each moment of this fleeting life a means of attaining the best possible outcome in their eternal life.
Founding Utrujj: knowledge that transforms lives
In 2000, Shaykh Haytham established the Utrujj Foundation with a clear mission: to spread Islamic knowledge with clarity, authenticity, and practicality. Utrujj is not about passive learning, but actively applying Islamic principles to real life. Spiritual growth combined with wisdom and common sense enables us to tap into the powerful potential we have - to transcend the mundane and live a life that is filled with hope, success and contentment.
A legacy of authentic scholarship
Shaykh Haytham has an unbroken chain of transmission (sanad) that goes back to the Prophet ﷺ. He has learned from some of the most respected scholars of our time, including:
- The late Professor Wahba Al-Zuhayli
- The late Shaykh Muhammad Sukkar
- The late Shaykh Khalil Al-Mays
- Professor Ahmad Al-Haji Kurdi
- The late Shaykh Abdul Razzaq Al-Halabi
- The late Shaykh Adeeb Al-Kallas
- The late Mulla Abdul ‘Aleem Al-Zanki
- Professor Mustafa Azami
- Mufti Taqi Usmani
- Shaykh Nizam Yaqoubi
With some of the highest Ijazahs (formal certifications) in Quran, Hadith, and Fiqh, he ensures that Islamic knowledge is passed on with precision and integrity.
Teaching & leadership: inspiring the next generation
Shaykh Haytham’s delivered his first sermon to a large congregation at just 17. After years of studying in Damascus, he became a senior lecturer in Islamic Transactions and Comparative Jurisprudence at the Islamic University of Beirut.
His established an office for the research and publication of key Islamic manuscripts. He was blessed with the opportunity to do the critical verification (tahqeeq) of over 20 classical books and manuscripts in hadith, fiqh, comparative fiqh and the science of hadith.
Shaykh Haytham also trained as a judge in the Lebanese Shariah courts before moving to the UK.
Shariah expertise: bridging faith & modern challenges
Beyond teaching, Shaykh Haytham is an authority in Islamic Finance and Shariah advisory, consulting for international firms, investment institutions, and legal professionals.
With two decades of experience advising British lawyers and humanitarian organisations, such as Save the Children and UNICEF, he has helped shape ethical financial solutions in accordance with Islamic principles.
As the Director of Shariah Solutions Limited, he helps businesses develop Shariah-compliant products that serve Muslim consumers in Europe and the Middle East.
A voice of wisdom, compassion & balance
As the leader of the Lebanese Sunni community in the UK under Dar Al-Fatwa, Shaykh Haytham is a mentor, a guide, and a voice of reason in today’s fast-changing world.
His students value his wisdom, clarity, and balanced perspective, often turning to him for advice on faith, personal growth, and navigating modern challenges.
Whether through his teaching, advisory work, or leadership, his mission remains the same: to connect people to the Quran and Sunnah, passing down the knowledge he learned from some of the best teachers to all those who are ready to learn with an open mind and heart.
