Paul Williams

Paul Williams is a British blogger and bibliophile renowned for his work in comparative religion, particularly through his platform, Blogging Theology. He studied philosophy and theology at the University of London and later converted from Christianity to Islam. Williams divides his time between London and the South of France. bloggingtheologyacademy.com

In 2024 and 2025, Williams was featured in The Muslim 500: The World’s Most Influential Muslims, recognizing his significant contributions to interfaith dialogue and religious education. bloggingtheologyacademy.com

Beyond his online presence, Williams serves as an Associate Fellow at the Berkeley Institute for Islamic Studies. In this role, he continues to engage with scholars and the public, fostering a deeper understanding of religious traditions and promoting informed discussions on theology and philosophy. bliis.org

For a more personal insight into his spiritual journey, you can watch his interview titled “My Journey To Islam,” where he discusses his path to embracing Islam. youtube.com

Shaykh Abu Aaliyah

Shaykh Abu Aaliyah (Surkheel Sharif) is an imam, author, translator, and Director of The Jawziyyah Institute. Abu Aaliyah has studied the Islamic sciences (theology, law, and spirituality) with a number of scholars, and has been involved in Islamic teaching both in the UK and abroad since the late 1980s. He has authored a number of books including The Golden Rule of Differing and The Exquisite Pearl, and has translated several books from Arabic to English. He has an MA in Islamic Studies, serves as an imam for Eman Foundation in London, and has appeared on radio and TV. Some of his lectures, articles, essays and videos can be found at thehumblei.com, http://www.facebook.com/Jawziyyah and http://www.twitter.com/Abu_Aaliyah. Abu Aaliyah lives in London with his wife and four grown children.