Shaykh Daud Dlongolo, originally from South Africa, embarked on his spiritual and academic journey at an early age. By 18, he had completed the memorization of the Qur’an (Hifz) following his high school graduation. He subsequently pursued advanced studies in Arabic and Shariah in Madinah and later earned a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from a renowned institution in South Africa. Shaykh Daud Dlongolo is a well-rounded Islamic scholar, having received his formal training from both Madinah University and institutions in South Africa. He holds numerous Ijazas, including the Riwayah of Asim from Shatibiyyah, and is currently expanding his expertise in other Quranic recitations. His scholarly credentials also encompass Ijazas in Islamic theology, including Tafseer, Hadith, Fiqh, Aqeedah, and more. In addition to his Islamic studies, Shaykh Daud is a qualified counselor and therapist, holding formal qualifications in counseling and community services. In his early twenties, Shaykh Daud was appointed as an Imam, initiating his career as a spiritual leader and Da’ee. He established a Hifz school in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, where he mentored numerous students, many of whom successfully completed their Qur’anic memorization under his guidance. Additionally, Shaykh Daud has provided extensive instruction in the sciences of Hadith and Quranic exegesis across South Africa.