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Our Imam

Welcome To ICCI

Our Imam

                

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 6th 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)