Hafidh Muhammad Badoolah was born and raised in Toronto before moving to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he lived for nearly a decade. During his time in Riyadh, he completed his primary education and memorized the Quran. He holds an undergraduate degree (HBA) in Criminology from the University of Toronto and a Master’s degree in Criminology & Sociolegal Studies. Additionally, he holds an Ijazah in the 10 Variant Recitations (Qira’at) of the Quran and has served as an Imam and Khateeb at various Masjids in the Greater Toronto Area for over a decade.