Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf Mangera is a British Muslim scholar educated in both Islamic and Western academic traditions. He memorized the Qur’an by age fifteen at Darul Uloom Bury in North England, then completed a rigorous six-year Shari’a program there under teachers including Shaykh Yusuf Motala, earning ijazahs in Arabic, fiqh, and hadith. He went on to specialize in fatwa issuance at Mazahir ‘Ulum in Saharanpur, India, and later pursued Western academic study, bridging traditional Islamic scholarship with contemporary academic inquiry.

Qualifications: Graduate, Darul Uloom Bury (UK), with ijazahs in Arabic, Fiqh, and Hadith (including the Sihah Sitta and the Muwattas of Imam Malik and Imam Muhammad); Fatwa specialization, Mazahir ‘Ulum, Saharanpur, India; BA (Honours), University of Johannesburg, South Africa; MA and PhD in Islamic Studies, SOAS, University of London; Honorary Fellowship, The Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought, Amman, Jordan
City: London, UK (previously Southern California, USA)
Languages: Arabic, English and Urdu
Hajj & Umrah Experience: He has served Muslim communities on both sides of the Atlantic, including eight years as an imam in Southern California and over five years in London.
Experience with Sara International Travel: Over the years, he has served and guided hundreds of pilgrims as a group Murshid during Hajj with Sara International Travel. His experience includes accompanying pilgrims throughout their journey, providing religious guidance, assisting with the practical aspects of Hajj, and helping guests navigate the spiritual and logistical challenges of the pilgrimage.

Other notable roles:

• Served as an imam in Southern California, USA for eight years, and in London, UK for over five years.
• Founder of the Whitethread Institute, a post-graduate institute for training Islamic scholars.
• Works on scholarly publications through White Thread Press; lectures available via Zamzam Academy.
• Author of the “Handbook of a Healthy Muslim Marriage” and other works; provides guidance on marital, spiritual, and social concerns.
• Recognized in The Muslim 500 as one of the world’s most influential Muslims.