Al Adnani, Adnan: - Born in Basra Iraq from a family of scholars, Adnan was schooled in Scotland in his early years. He spent his teenage years in Kuwait where he finished his undergraduate studies. He returned to Scotland for further study, full time research and work. This is where his spiritual journey and seeking began although his quest for deeper understanding was evident throughout his life. He now lives in Belgium with his wife and four children. He works in the field of Electronic Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering and Telecommunications Engineering and holds a PhD in Electronics Engineering from the University of Strathclyde. He is also an IEEE Senior Member. He is a frequent speaker at many international Sufi conferences and gatherings held in South Africa and in Europe and is a respected scholar and researcher in both his field of scientific study as well as spirituality and the Qur'an.