| Executive Dean and Eastern Programme Leader Appointed |
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1. Dr Mahmood Yusuf Abdulla - Executive Dean  Dr Abdulla is a certified Chartered Accountant by profession and has
completed both an MA in Islamic Studies at Portsmouth University, and a
PhD. in Qur'anic Studies in December 2007 from Loughborough University.
After first lecturing at religious gatherings at the age of 16, Dr.
Abdullah has had the opportunity to visit and conduct Tableegh in 73
community centres in 48 cities around the world. He currently teaches
the MA module 'Qur'an - Scripture and Signifier'. Dr Abdulla has also
lectured on Quranic Hermeneutics at Birkbeck College, University of
London.Dr Abdulla takes on the vital post of 'Executive Dean' and will assume overall responsibility for the academic leadership and resource management of the Institute. He will be responsible for the development and management of the IIPS educational modules and standards, whilst ensuring that the community's aims and vision are fulfilled. He will also continue to teach some of the MA modules. 2. Shaykh Muhammad Khalfan - Eastern Programme Leader  Shaykh Mohammed Khalfan was born in Kenya and spent over ten years in the Hawza of Qum. He is very well known for his articulate lectures and eloquent writing styles. Indeed he is one of the few original writers of the community. After graduating from Qum, he went on to support educational initiatives in Madagascar and Mombasa. He has since returned to Qum and is working on a range of research-based projects.Shaykh Khalfan takes on the role of Eastern Programme Leader and will have overall responsibility over the standards and delivery of the Eastern modules. He will lead on the selection and monitoring of tutors and will seek to enhance their professional development. He will also be tasked with ensuring that the IIPS curriculum meets all milestones that have been set. Furthermore, Shaykh Khalfan will contribute to the teaching of the key subjects of Aqaid and Akhlaq and will oversee the spiritual nurturing of the students. Dr Ahmed Hassam, President of The World Federation, commented: "Both Dr Abdulla and Shaykh Khalfan have shown that they have the necessary experience, skill and knowledge to undertake these momentous roles. Our team in Damascus have done an excellent job in creating an Institute and establishing the infra-structure. We now need to focus on taking this to an even higher level of excellence. With these two appointments I would like the community to realise the level of care and professionalism that the IIPS is being given at The World Federation. At the end of the day our young professionals at IIPS have sacrificed a lot to dedicate their futures to the community, and we have an obligation to ensure they are given the very best in Islamic studies. I am sure the entire community will join me in welcoming both Dr Abdulla and Shaykh Khalfan to the Institute." |
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