Senior Imam and Community Leader
Sheikh Bashir is one of the senior and most respected imams in Norway, recognized as one of the earliest imams in the country. He has served Islam and the Muslim community in Norway for several decades and has played a significant role in shaping religious guidance and community engagement.
He is a knowledgeable scholar with strong academic grounding and broad linguistic ability. Throughout his long career, he has delivered sermons (khutbah), taught Islamic sciences, officiated marriages, provided counseling, and mediated disputes. He is widely known for his wisdom, experience, and balanced judgment in complex matters.
Sheikh Bashir possesses an extensive national and international network within scholarly and imam circles. Over the years, he has served as an important bridge-builder among diverse Muslim communities and organizations, contributing to unity, stability, and institutional development.
His work is characterized by authority, integrity, and decades of experience, combined with a strong commitment to justice, guidance, and the welfare of the community.
Languages:
Norwegian, Arabic, Urdu, and Punjabi.