Uddin started his studies at Greenfield Primary School and then went to Hyde Technology School. In summer 1996, he went to Al-Jamia Al-Islamiyyah in Bolton, and studied a course to learn the entire Quran (Muslim holy book) off by heart. In early Ramadan 1421 (November 2000), his dad collapsed during a night time prayer session (Tarawih) and passed away whilst saying the Shahadah (Islamic testimony of faith). At the end of 2001, Uddin finished his course and became qualified. In September 2002, he began studying in Jamia Al-Karam in East Retford to learn Arabic grammar.