Our Imam

Welcome To ICCI

Ahmad Taha Seddeeq

Brietartuni 12, 105 Reykjavkik, Iceland

Mobile no. +354 7761610 – E-mail: aseddeeq@gmail.com

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Objectives

Lecturing (Theologies, Arabic and English)
Preaching
Theological Translations

Summary of Qualifications

BA Degree with Honors in Islamic Studies in English, Faculty of Languages and Translation, Al-Azhar University.
Master’s Degree with Honors in Islamic Studies in English, Faculty of Languages and Translation, Al-Azhar University
Good Islamic background based on Al-Azhar education programmes plus scholars’ sessions
Ijazah (Authorized Certificate of standard Qur’an recitation) according to the way of Hafs
Career in Teaching Qur’an and Sciences of Quran
Visiting Imam in Ramadans both in Egypt and abroad.
Eight years experience in theological translation
Simultaneous Translation of Taraweeh Prayer for five years (1425 – 1426 – 1428 -1429 – 1430 A.H.)

Professional Experience

(11/10/2003 – present) English Instructor at Al-Azhar University, Faculty of Languages and Translation, Islamic studies in English department.
(1/4/2003 – 15/7/2004) Full-Time Islamic Translator and editor for the Arabia Company for Translation and IT, Bab Al-Luq, Tahreer, Cairo, Phone no. +2 027949370
(17/7/2004 – 31/5/2005) Full-Time Translator and Qur’anic Programs’ Reviser for Dawn Productions Company (Media Company) Sheraton District, Cairo, Egypt, Tel. +2 022687410
(Ramadan 1425 AH) Participation in the simultaneous translation of Taraweeh Prayers from the Sacred Mosque and Prophet’s Mosque
(1/6/2005 – 1/12/2006) Translation supervisor & IVR administration manager at Al-Fajr Satellite Channel, Nehro St., Modern Cairo, Egypt, Tel.: +2 024545029, Mobile no.: +2 0105233668
(Ramadan 1426 AH) A Team Manager of the simultaneous translation of Taraweeh Prayers from Nile Sat Broadcast stations at 6^th of October city, for Al-Fajr Chan.
(4/9/2006 – 1/6/2009) Part-Time and freelance translator, editor and educational designer for Shari`ah Academy of America (SAA).
(Ramadan 1428 AH) Participation in the simultaneous translation of Taraweeh Prayers from Riyadh broadcast stations.
Volunteer imam and preacher at different masjids.
(2007-present) Lecturer at the Free Institute of Islamic Studies in tenth of Ramadan City.
Delivering sermons in different masjids
(Ramadan 1429 – 1430 AH) Participation in the simultaneous translation of Taraweeh Prayers from Riyadh broadcast stations.
(January, 2010 present) Freelance translator for Harf Company.
(8/8/2010 – 14/9/2010) Visiting Imam and Lecturer for Muslims in Iceland and also lectured to Non-Muslim organizations like UPF (Universal Peace Federation).
(2011 – present) Religious leader of Islamic Cultural Center of Iceland.
Participated in many conferences and seminars in Iceland and Europe.

Education and Certificates

B.A. in Islamic Studies, 2002, Faculty of Languages & Translation, English Department, Azhar University
- Grade: Excellent with Honors
Pre-Master course (of two years) in Islamic studies, English Department, Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt 2003 – 2005
- Grade: Very Good
Master’s Degree in Islamic Studies in English, 2010, Faculty of Languages and Translation, English Department, Al-Azhar University
- Grade: Excellent
Recognition and Equation of my Master’s Degree from University of Iceland

Certificates Available Upon Request

Personal Data

Marital Status: Married
Nationality: Egyptian
Date of Birth: 02/07/1979
Birthplace: Syria
Languages: Arabic (mother tongue), English (excellent)