Dr. Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips is a Jamaican-born Islamic scholar, teacher, and author who embraced Islam in the early 1970s. He studied in Saudi Arabia and the University of Madinah, later completing his PhD in Islamic Theology at the University of Wales. Founder of the Islamic Online University, he has written and translated numerous books that simplify complex Islamic topics, covering areas such as Tawheed, Fiqh, comparative religion, and contemporary issues. Known for his clarity and accessibility, he has become a leading voice in delivering authentic Islamic knowledge to English-speaking audiences worldwide.