Imam Manzarul Islam Al-Azhari was born in India and attended a traditional seminary for 8 years to complete his Alim education whilst learning multiple languages including Urdu, Persian, Hindi, and Arabic. He completed his undergraduate degree in Islamic Studies from Al-Azhar University in Cairo. He then served in the Egyptian Dar Al-Ifta to complete his qualification as a Mufti. After moving to US, Imam Manzar studied at UNC Chapel Hill, Oxford University UK, and completed his M.A. from Duke University. He also taught courses at Duke University. Currently Imam Manzar is pursuing his Ph.D. from the University of Cape Town in South Africa. He has to his credit over 50 published research papers and books. He has presented his works in several international universities. He currently holds the position of Imam and Resident Scholar at the Islamic Center of Morrisville, Morrisville, NC.