Mufti Shadman Ahmed grew up in the blessed San Francisco Bay Area, completing his memorization of the Qur’an at the Islamic Center of Fremont at a young age. In his early adulthood, he was inspired to pursue sacred knowledge after attending gatherings of spiritual purification. Devoting years to study at Darul Uloom Fremont (ICF) under the guidance of Mufti Muddassir Oovais, Shaykh Tamim Ahmadi, Mufti Nawaaz Khan, and Shaykh Abdurrashid Khan, he furthered his education. He then continued his journey to the renowned seminary, Darul Uloom Deoband in India, where he received authorization in Islamic Scholarship from the distinguished Hadith scholar, Mufti Sa’eed Ahmad Palanpuri, may Allah have mercy on him.

Returning to the States, Mufti Shadman pursued a career in software development while simultaneously specializing in Islamic Law. He completed an Ifta program through Darul Ifta Birmingham, granting him the authority to issue Islamic verdicts. His research interest revolves around the topic of “Civil Divorce in Islam,” which can be explored further here. Motivated by a yearning to serve and make a greater impact, he embraced a full-time commitment, bringing him back to where it all began – The Islamic Center of Fremont – where he serves as the Resident Scholar & Imam.