The Authority of the Mufti

Sh. A. Hasan is an experienced scholar, independent counsellor & psychologist, and community leader with over 20 years dedicated to Islamic studies, mental health, and community service. His academic journey began with an Imam Diploma, BA, and Ijaza Aliyah in Islamic Studies, where he specialised in Theology and Islamic Law. He pursued further studies in Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), Muslim family law (Ahwal al-Shaksiyat), Aqidah (Islamic theology), Usul al-Fiqh (Principles of Jurisprudence), Tafsir (Qur’anic exegesis), Usul al-Hadith (Hadith methodology), Ifta (Islamic legal verdicts), and comparative fiqh and other disciplines all taught entirely in Arabic from an European Islamic Seminary. He also holds a diploma in Arabic from Zarqa Private University in Jordan, where he also studied at the college of fiqh and Usul (Kulliat fiqh wa usuluhu) and received tutelage under renowned scholars from across the Middle East. In addition, he expanded his expertise into psychology and counselling. He studied certifications and diplomas in Person-Centred Psychotherapy, Marriage and Youth Counselling, Egan Model, and SFBT Psychotherapy. Over the past 15 years, he has supported clients facing a wide range of Islamic psychological challenges, including trauma, PTSD, suicide ideation, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem issues, and marital discord, to name some. His approach integrates Islamic principles with modern authentic and evidenced based psychological practices, aiming to provide holistic care. Having studied MSc in Applied Psychology from the London Metropolitan University, he is currently completing a doctorate in the same field. He is a founding trustee of The British Board of Scholars & Imams (BBSI) and a member of The Global Imams & Scholars Council (GISC). He has also founded and led initiatives such as Imams Against Domestic Abuse (IADA), the British Imams, Scholars Contributions and Achievements (BISCA) Awards, and the British Institutes, Mosques, and Associations (BIMA) Awards. Sh. A. Hasan’s passion for mental health is reflected membership of The Association of Islamic Mental-Health Specialists (AIMS). He teaches Islamic Psychology & Counselling Psychologist at Spring Foundation and provides chaplaincy counselling at various mosques in London, UK, offering support that integrates Islamic teachings with evidence-based psychological interventions.