Dr Sh Khalifa completed the memorisation of the Qur’an, at early age. As part of, his prep and secondary school at Al-Azhar in Al Fashn;  he studied subjects, including, Tafsir, Hadith, Arabic language, Shariah/Fiqh, and Theology. After successfully completing his secondary education, he was nominated and enrolled in Al Azhar University in Cairo to complete his Islamic education. He completed hi phd. He was awarded the prestigious British Imams and Scholars Contributions and Achievements Awards (BISCA 2016) for outstanding contribution to Interfaith Work.