Shaykh Khidir Hussain is a graduate of the esteemed Al-Azhar University in Egypt, where he studied in the Faculty of Sharia and specialised in Fiqh. Prior to this, he completed his Madrasah education following the traditional Dars Nizami curriculum.

In addition to his Islamic studies, Shaykh Khidir holds a BA (Hons) in Arabic and International Relations from The University of Westminster. His diverse academic background and strong grounding in both Islamic and contemporary disciplines have enabled him to engage effectively with a wide range of audiences.

Since 2006, Shaykh Khidir has served as an Imam at various mosques across the UK, and is currently the Resident Imam at Masjid Ayesha in North London. Over the years, he has joined Islamic Council as an adviser and become a prominent voice within the British Muslim community, frequently invited to deliver lectures and represent the community at national events and media platforms. He is a regular guest on several television channels, where he appears on programmes dedicated to Fiqh and contemporary Islamic issues.