Shaykh Shahid Ullah started his journey by memorising the Holy Quran and attained authorisations (Ijaza) in recitation and various Islamic sciences including Islamic theology and jurisprudence. He holds a masters degree in Arabic language from Cairo University, Egypt. Earlier he graduated from Al-azhar University, in Arabic language and literature. Shaykh Shahid Ullah started his profession as a lecturer at IIUC in Bangladesh. He also worked as a teacher and vice principal at Darul uloom Birmingham as well as khatib of Jami Masjid Birmingham. He has developed and implemented an Islamic studies, Quranic and modern Arabic curriculum for elementary, junior and advance level students.