Shaykh Dr Murtadha Alidina was born in Zanzibar and he attained his medical degree from the Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania He later went to Iran where he studied Islamic studies for more than 15 years. In July 2009, The International Mustafa University of Qum awarded him with an Honorary Doctorate in recognition of his work in the field of education and tabligh.