Origin:
Ghana
Shaykh Salih Yaqoob
Islamic Scholar, Expert in Usul al-Fiqh and Sharia Law, Educator, Da’wah Specialist, and Digital Islamic Education Consultant
Shaykh Salih Yaqoob is a highly accomplished Islamic scholar and educator with extensive academic and practical experience in Sharia law, Usul al-Fiqh, and Islamic education. A graduate of the prestigious Islamic University of Madinah, he is known for his scholarly depth, effective teaching methods, and active role in educational outreach and da’wah.
Academic Background
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sharia from the prestigious Islamic University of Madinah, where he laid a solid foundation in Islamic jurisprudence and legal theory. He further pursued a Postgraduate Diploma in Judiciary and Sharia Politics at the same institution, gaining deeper insight into Islamic legal systems and governance.
Continuing his academic journey, he earned a Master’s Degree in Usul al-Fiqh (Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence), presenting a thesis titled “Application of Foundational Legal Maxims in Deriving Juridical Rulings from the Book ‘Subul al-Salam’ by Imam al-San’ani.”
Building on his advanced research, he completed a Ph.D. in Usul al-Fiqh from the Islamic University of Madinah with a distinguished dissertation on “Foundational Legal Maxims and Their Application in the Works of Imam Ibn Abi Zayd al-Maliki through His Commentary on Sahih al-Bukhari.” His academic achievements reflect a profound mastery of Islamic legal principles and a commitment to scholarly excellence.
Teaching and Professional Experience
Instructor and collaborator in the E-Learning Unit, Faculty of Sharia – 7 years
Organizer of academic lectures, educational trips, and student activities
Former President, Ghanaian Students Union, Islamic University of Madinah
Member of Quality Week and Scientific Research Week committees – Faculty of Sharia
Actively involved in Islamic preaching and educational outreach, including pilgrim services under major Islamic organizations
Contributor to professional training programs in:
- Educational Management
- Virtual Classrooms
- Communication and Persuasion Skills
- Ethics of Successful Da’wah
Areas of Expertise
Areas of Expertise:
- Usul al-Fiqh (Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence)
- Sharia Law and Judicial Systems
- Islamic Legal Maxims
- Islamic Education and Da’wah
- Digital and Distance Learning in Religious Studies
