John Starling

Shaykh John Starling is an Islamic teacher and imam known for his work in Hanbali fiqh, aqidah, and spiritual development. He has spent many years studying and teaching the Islamic sciences, with a focus on making traditional scholarship accessible to English-speaking Muslims. After embracing Islam at a young age, Shaykh John Starling pursued Islamic learning formally, including studies at the Islamic University of Madinah. He has taught Arabic and Islamic studies, served Muslim communities in the United States, and continues to contribute through lectures, classes, writings, and answers on matters of Islamic law and belief. His work is especially valued by students interested in the Hanbali tradition, creed, purification of the soul, and practical Islamic guidance rooted in classical scholarship. Through his teaching, Shaykh John Starling helps connect Muslims to the Qur’an, Sunnah, and the rich scholarly heritage of Islam in a clear and structured manner.