Born in 1953 in Beirut, Lebanon, His Eminence Prof. Dr. Derian completed his secondary Islamic education at Azhar Lebanon Institutes, and earned a bachelor’s degree in Usuluddin (Fundamentals of Religion). He has held several significant positions, including Secretary to the martyred Grand Mufti of Lebanon, Sheikh Hassan Khalid, and Director General of the Dr. Mohamed Khaled Social Foundations. He also served as the Acting Director General of Islamic Endowments, as well as the Sharia Judge of Beirut. He was an advisor to the Sunni Sharia Higher Court and has served as both Chairman and Director General of the Sunni Sharia Higher Courts in Lebanon. In addition, he is a member of various councils and bodies. His Excellency is a prominent figure in the Lebanese community, actively promoting Islamic values and social justice.