Imam, Arabic Lecturer, Islamic Studies professor, Fundraiser
Resume:
Imam/Tame Selim
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QUALIFICATIONS
More than fifteen years of experience in the field of being an Imam, Islamic Studies and Arabic instructor in Egypt and USA.
15 years of teaching experience provided me with strong counseling and communication skills with children, youth, and adults.
Knowledge of religious, Arabic and Islamic literature with its major branches (Hadith, Tafseer, Figh, Seerah, Dawah, Grammar, Syntax, literature ect.)
Memorize the whole Qur’an and perfect its recitation (Qari). I Have Ijaza (The highest certificate in recitation and memorization of the Quran)
Linguistic capabilities include fluency in Arabic, English, and also good in German.
Technically proficient in Microsoft Windows, Excel, MS Word, Ms Works, and Internet.
Very good skills in public speaking.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE & CONFERENECES
I have written so many reports and papers on Islam and Inter-faith dialog during my undergraduate and post-graduate programs including, “Some behavioral techniques in making Da'wah” and ‘Significance of Youth in Islam’ “Natural disasters from an Islamic Perspective' “Muhammad in Western eyes” “Conditions of the validity of marriage in Islam”
I have written a paper on, “Techniques of intercultural communication” presented to the International Summer School, University of Erfurt, Germany 2005.
I have been invited as a speaker by many Islamic, Christian, Jewish and other non- Religious organizations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Muslim Society of Memphis,
Imam and Religious Director
2015- present
Lead prayers and deliver Friday sermons (khutba).
Provide counseling for the members of the community
Hold and participate in inter-faith dialogues
Lead Taraweeh Prayer during the month of Ramadan
Give a short khatirah every night during the month of Ramadan
Conduct different educational sessions for all segments of community including youth, women, adults and kids.
Teach Arabic language to non-speakers of Arabic.
Conduct marriage ceremonies and matrimonial counseling.
Conduct and plan fundraisings.
Act as a speaker for the Muslim and Arabic community in Public events and media outlets.
Islamic Center of Oklahoma City,
Imam and Religious Director.
2012- 2015
Lead prayers and deliver Friday sermons (khutba).
Provide counseling for the members of the community
Hold and participate in inter-faith dialogues
Lead Taraweeh Prayer during the month of Ramadan
Give a short khatirah every night during the month of Ramadan
Conduct different educational sessions for all segments of community including youth, women, adults and kids.
Teach Arabic language to non-speakers of Arabic.
Conduct marriage ceremonies and matrimonial counseling.
Conduct and plan fundraisings.
Act as a speaker for the Muslim and Arabic community in Public events and media outlets.
ISLAMIC CENTER OF JOHNSON COUNTY, OVERLAND PARK, KS May 2010- May 2012
Imam
Lead prayers and deliver Friday sermons (khutba).
Provide counseling for the members of the community
Hold and participate in inter-faith dialogues
Lead Taraweeh Prayer during the month of Ramadan
Give a short khatirah every night during the month of Ramadan
Conduct different educational sessions for all segments of community including youth, women, adults and kids.
Teach Arabic language to non-speakers of Arabic.
Conduct marriage ceremonies and matrimonial counseling.
Conduct and plan fundraisings.
Act as a speaker for the Muslim and Arabic community in Public events and media outlets.
CORDOBA INITIATIVE, MANHATTAN, NEW YORK January 2009- May 2010
Consultant on Islamic Law project (Shariah Index Project) with Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf and a group of other prominent Muslim scholars from all over the world.
American University of Cairo (AUC) 2004-2005
Arabic instructor
Al-Magd TV, Cairo, Egypt March 2004 - August 2005
Translator
Participated in the preparation of the translation of the meanings of the Holy Quran from Arabic into English which was broadcasted as subtitles.
Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt 2004-2005
Lecturer
EDUCATION
AL-AZHAR UNIVERSITY, CAIRO, EGYPT
Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies in English, 2004
~ Recipient, Class Honors
~ Coursework Includes: Islamic history, Fiqh, Hadith, commentary of the Quran, Islamic jurisprudence, gender issues in Islam, German language, translation of religious materials, linguistics, Arabic literature etc.
Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
Master degree in Arabic language and literature, 2010
Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
PhD in Arabic language and literature, 2013
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