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University of Sharjah Curriculum Vita
Personal Details
Name
Dr. Reda Ibrahim Abdelgalil
NationalityEgyptian
Profession
Assistant Professor of Islamic Culture
Academic RankAssistant Professor
College
Shari’ah & Islamic Studies
DepartmentFoundations of Religion
[email protected]
Mobile No.
00971501387566
Educational Qualifications
Degree Bachelor Master
Doctorate
Field of
Specialization BA in Islamic Studies in
English MA in Islamic Studies in
English PhD. in Islamic Studies in English
College/
Department Department of Islamic Studies in Foreign Languages, Faculty of Languages & Translation
Department of Islamic Studies in Foreign Languages, Faculty of Languages & Translation
Department of Islamic Studies in Foreign Languages, Faculty of Languages & Translation University Al-Azhar University Al-Azhar University Al-Azhar University
Country Egypt Egypt Egypt
Date of Attaining
the Degree 2006 2013 2016
Overall Grade Excellent with Honour Excellent First Honour Dissertation Topic “Justice in Islam, Judaism & Christianity: Applications and Practices, Comparative
Analytical Study”
Thesis Topic “The Status of Converts in Arab and Western Societies: Analytical and Field Study, Case Study on UAE & USA"
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Career Experiences
from To Job Title Institution
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2022 Now Assistant Professor of Islamic Culture/
College of Shari’ah & Islamic Studies University of Sharjah, UAE 1
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2019 2022-6-30 Assistant Professor of Islamic Culture/
College of Humanities & Sciences Umm Al Quwain University, UAE
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2010 2022-8-19 Instructor of Islamic Studies for Arabs &
non-Arabs Zayed House for Islamic
Culture, UAE 1
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2011 2022-8-19 Lecturer of Arabic Language for Non-
Arabic Speakers Zayed House for Islamic Culture, UAE 1
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2008 2010-6-30 Instructor of Islamic Culture and English as
a Second Language Al-Azhar University, Cairo 18
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2008 2010-7-30 Imam & Religious Public Speaker The Ministry of Awqaf (Endowments), Cairo 1
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2006 2008-8-5 Translator Bayan Translation Services,
Cairo
Peer Reviewed Researches & Publications
Research Title Journal Language of
Publication Issue Year of Publication 1. The Islamic Conceptual
Framework of Innovation &
Creativity: Historical Models of the Contributions of
Muslim Scholars and Thinkers in Developing the
Fields of Sciences, Digital Technology, and Human
knowledge
Umm Al-Quwain
University English Accepted on 9-12-
2022 accepted
2. Human Relations in A Multi- Religious Society from an
Islamic Perspective
University of Sharjah Journal of
Shari’ah and Islamic Studies
English Issue 1,
Vol. 19 September 2022 3. Translation’s Strategies of
Juristic Terminologies: An Analytical and Critical Study
Journal of Sharjah
Medwana Arabic Issue 6 Fall 2022
4. The Philosophy of Islamic D’awah: A Perspective on the Approach of the Prophet (pbuh) and His Companions
Journal of Shari’ah and Islamic Studies,
Kuwait University English Issue 125 June 2021
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Peer Reviewed Researches & Publications
Research Title Journal Language of
Publication Issue Year of Publication 5. Translations of the Meaning
of the Gracious Qur’an: an Analytical and Critical Study
Journal of Sharjah
Medwana Arabic Issue 2 March 2021
6. International Tolerance &
Cultural Pluralism from an Islamic Perspective
Journal of Faculty of D’awah, Al
Azhar University Arabic Issue 32
Vol. 2 2020 7. International Tolerance:
Islamic Principles and Historical Testimonies
ZHIC’s Journal of
Islamic Studies English Tolerance Forum
Journal 2018 8. Teaching Arabic for Non-
Arabic Speakers:
Experiences and Aspirations, Case Study on ZHIC
ZHIC’s Journal of
Islamic Studies Arabic
Teaching Arabic to Arabic Non- Speakers’
Conference
2013
Published Books
Book Name House of
Publishing Lang. of
Publication Year of Publishing
Global Muslim: How to Live Islam in the Modern Age Zayed House for Islamic
Culture
English 2019
I Converted, So What is Next? A Concise Guide Book
for New Muslims Zayed House
for Islamic Culture
English 2015
Published Articles
Article Title Electronic Website Lang. Date
The Culture of Children Education in Islam Sharjah 24 English November 2022 The Culture of Moderation in Islam: A
Successful Approach to Uproot Wasteful Habits
Sharjah 24 English November 2022
Books and Articles I Reviewed
Journal or Institution Date Role
Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization Feb. 2022 Reviewer
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Books and Articles I Reviewed
Journal or Institution Date Role
Islamic Adab: Living the Life of Goodness & Blessings /Zayed
House for Islamic Culture May 2022 Reviewer
Qur’an & Sunnah: As a Source of Knowledge, Norms &
Values/Zayed House for Islamic Culture May 2022 Reviewer Etiquettes: Manners and Behavior in the Life Muhammad
Pbuh/Zayed House for Islamic Culture April 2022 Reviewer Prayer Journey: Prayers Steps/Zayed House for Islamic Culture Dec. 2021 Reviewer
A Remarkable Man: Glimpses in the Life of the Prophet
Muhammad Pbuh/Zayed House for Islamic Culture Sep. 2019 Reviewer Islamic Fundamentals of Faith: Human & the Unseen/Zayed
House for Islamic Culture Sep. 2019 Reviewer
An Endless Light: Muhammad Pbuh and His Humanity Sep. 2019 Reviewer
Conferences., Forums, Symposium, & Lectures
Participation Details Date
- Delivering a lecture entitled: “Moral Education and Building Individual and Social
Responsibility,” College of Shri’ah and Islamic Studies, University of Sharjah. Jan. 2023 - Participating in UAQU International Conference with a research paper entitled: “The
Islamic Conceptual Framework of Innovation & Creativity,” Um Al-Quwain University. Dec. 2022 - Participating in a symposium entitled: “Patriotism: An Authentication Study in the
light of the Qur’an and Sunnah,” College of Shri’ah and Islamic Studies, University of Sharjah.
Nov. 2022 - Guest Speaker in Sharjah Islamic Forum entitled: “Translations of Islamic
Terminologies.” March 2022
- Guest Speaker in Sharjah Islamic Forum entitled: “Translations of the Holy Qur’an.” March 2021 - Organizing, coordinating and participating in Students’ Third Forum: “UAE, the
Country of Human Fraternity” ZHIC, Al Ain. 2021
- Guest speaker by delivering lectures on different subjects of Islamic Studies at Ruwais
Summer Camp. 2020
- Guest speaker by delivering lectures on different subjects of Islamic Studies at the Abu Dhabi Police Awareness Program organized by the Administration of punishment and corrections in Abu Dhabi Police.
2020 - Organizing, coordinating and participating in Students’ Third Forum: “Social
Cohesion and Islamic Values,” ZHIC, Al Ain. 2020
- Participating in “Understanding Islamic Sessions,” Evangelical Community Church,
Abu Dhabi. 2019
- Organizing, coordinating and participating in Students’ Second Forum: “Our Islamic
Culture Fosters Tolerance,” ZHIC, Al Ain. 2019
- Participating with a research paper in a conference entitled: “Teaching Arabic for non-
Arab Speaker: Experiments and Visions,” UAE University, Al Ain. 2019
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Conferences., Forums, Symposium, & Lectures
Participation Details Date
- Moderator of the first session for a forum entitled: “Teaching Arabic Language for non-Arab Speakers: Competences and experiments,” Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, Abu Dhabi.
2018 - Moderator of the first session for a forum entitled: “Zayed Forum for Social Workers,”
Police Academy, Abu Dhabi. 2018
- Organizing, coordinating and participating in Students’ First Forum: “Message of
Loyalty to Sheikh Zayed, the Generous,” ZHIC, Al Ain. 2018
- Participating with a research paper in a Forum entitled: “Zayed and Humanitarian
Works.” Ramada Hotel, Ajman. 2018
- Participating with a research paper in a conference entitled: “Innovations & Creativity
for Providing Excellent Education,” UAE University, Al Ain. 2017 - Organizing, coordinating and participating with a research paper in ZHIC’s second
tolerance conference entitled: “Tolerance is an Approach & Conduct," New York University, Abu Dhabi.
2017 - Organizing, coordinating and participating with a research paper in ZHIC’s first
tolerance conference entitled: “Tolerance is a Foundation of Our Civilization,"
ZHIC, Al Ain.
2016
Training Courses, Workshops, Letters of Appreciation & Awards
• Completed a course: “Preparation for Arabic EmSAt,” University of Sharjah. Jan.2023
• Completed a workshop: “Research Outreach & Beyond,” University of Sharjah. Dec.2022
• Completed a workshop: “APA 7th Edition Citation,” University of Sharjah. Dec.2022
• A certificate of appreciation for attending a symposium: “Prophetic Sunnah in
Contemporary Studies,” University of Sharjah. Dec.2022
• Completed a workshop: “Research at UOS: Opportunities, Grants and Expectations,”
University of Sharjah. Nov.2022
• Completed a workshop: “Future of Science Parks (International Perspective),”
University of Sharjah. Nov.2022
• Completed a workshop: “Active Use of Scopus Database for Publication and
scientific Research,” University of Sharjah. Nov.2022
• Completed a workshop: “Research Fair Webinar Series,” University of Sharjah. Nov.2022
• Completed a workshop: “Setting Goals & Time Management,” University of
Sharjah. Nov.2022
• Completed a workshop: “Elsevier Clinical Skills,” University of Sharjah. Oct.2022
• Completed a workshop: “Field of People of Determination,” University of Sharjah. Oct.2022
• Completed a workshop: “Ambition and Innovation in Careers,” University of
Sharjah. Oct.2022
• Completed a workshop: “Scopus Database,” University of Sharjah. Oct.2022
• Completed a workshop: “Protecting Your Intellectual Property and Generating
Revenues,” University of Sharjah. Oct.2022
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Training Courses, Workshops, Letters of Appreciation & Awards
• Completed a workshop: “Moving from Teacher-Cantered to Student-Cantered
Learning,” University of Sharjah. Oct.2022
• Completed a workshop: “Graduate Studies from acceptance to Graduation (MA
Programs),” University of Sharjah. Oct.2022
• Completed a workshop: “Instructional Designing for Employment,” University of
Sharjah. Sep.2022
• Completed a workshop: “Browsing the Electronic Database,” University of Sharjah. Sep.2022
• Completed a workshop: “Techniques of Using Technology in Education,” Naseej
Academy. Sep.2022
• A Certificate of Appreciation for delivering a series of Lectures on different topics
of Islamic Culture in ZHiC’s Ramadan Tent, ZHIC, Al-Ain. April 2022
• Completed a course: “Team Leading,” University of Michigan. Oct. 2021
• A certificate of appreciation for presenting a series of efficiency & Knowledge Management workshops: “Employing Smart Technology in Classroom Management and Cooperative Learning.” & “Fiqhi Rulings Related to those Newly Guided to Islam” ZHIC, Al Ain.
Oct. 2021
• Completed a course: “Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age,” University of
Toronto. Sep. 2021
• Completed a course: “Learning to Teach Online,” University of Sydney. Sep. 2021
• Completed a course: “Keys of Sound Reputation Management,” ZHIC, Al Ain. April 2021
• Completed a course: “Successful Presentation,” University of Colorado. Dec. 2020
• A certificate of appreciation for proposing the points of discussion for ZHIC’s fourth
Tolerance Forum: “UAE, the Country of Peace and Tolerance”, ZHIC, Alain. Oct. 2020
• A certificate of appreciation for presenting a workshop entitled: “The Innovative
Methods for Teaching Islamic Studies: Approaches and Practices.” ZHIC, Al Ain. Sep. 2019
• A certificate of appreciation for presenting a workshop entitled: “Strategies of Preparing Exams and Tests in compliance with Students’ Categories and Educational Outcomes.” ZHIC, Al Ain.
March 2019
• Awarded “ZHIC Excellence Award”, ZHIC, Al-Ain. March 2019
• Awarded “ZHIC Best Innovative Teaching Award”, ZHIC, Al-Ain. Dec. 2018
• Awarded “Love of Zayed Trophy”, ETF Canter & Media Emirates Vision Network,
UAE. Oct. 2018
• A certificate of appreciation for presenting a workshop entitled: “Presentation and
Public Speaking Skills.” ZHIC, Al Ain. June 2018
• A certificate of appreciation for presenting a workshop entitled: “Scientific Research
Methods.” ZHIC. March 2018
• Completed a course: "Developing Intellectual Abilities for Active Administrative Planning and Priorities Management," Excellence De l’education Center, Dubai, UAE.
Dec. 2017
• A certificate of appreciation for presenting a research paper in "Tolerance is a
Foundation of Our Civilization" conference, ZHIC, UAE. Oct. 2016
• A certificate of appreciation for presenting a lecture entitled "Showing Gratitude to
God." Ramada Hotel, Ajman, UAE. June 2016
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Training Courses, Workshops, Letters of Appreciation & Awards
• A certificate of appreciation for participation in "One Family Activity Program,"
ZHIC, UAE. March 2015
• Completed a course: "Setting Smart Goals," Quattro Training Center, UAE. July 2014
• Completed a course: "The Art of Classroom Management," Continuing Education
Center, UAE University, UAE. June 2014
• Completed (80 hours) course: "Educational Consultant," with an overall grade
(excellent), Cairo University, Egypt. May 2014
• Completed a workshop: "Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2008)," Global
Business Bureau, UAE. Jan. 2014
• A certificate of appreciation for presenting a research paper in Abu Dhabi Conference for Teaching Arabic for non-Arabic Speakers, Ritz-Carlton, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Dec. 2013
• Completed a course: "Foundations of Teaching and Learning," Continuing
Education Center, UAE University, UAE. Dec. 2013
• A certificate of Appreciation for presenting a lecture entitled: "The Virtues of the
first Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah" ZHIC, UAE. Oct. 2013
• Attended an ELT Professionals Network workshop on "Copying with Multilevel Classes: Differentiations in Action" delivered by Peter Lucantoni, British Council, UAE.
Jan. 2013
• Attended an ELT Professionals Network workshop on "Formative Assessment: Why
and How?" delivered by Peter Lucantoni, British Council, UAE. Jan. 2013
• Completed A course: "Performance Management", Excellence Management
Services, Dubai, UAE. Jan. 2013
• A certificate of appreciation for presenting lectures on Hajj, Al-Jaheli Institute of
Science & Technology, Al Ain, UAE. Oct. 2012
• Completed a course: "Skills of Statistical Analysis and Data Collection SPSS," New
Vision Training Center, UAE. July 2012
• Attended a workshop: "Performance Management System," ZHIC, UAE. Feb. 2011
• Completed a course: "Social Research Skills," Al-Jarah Cultural Center, Dubai,
UAE. Oct. 2010
• Completed a course: "An In-Service Teacher Training Program.", the American
University, Cairo, Egypt. Jan. 2010
Committees’ Membership & Duties
- A member of Cultural Committee/ College of Shari’ah & Islamic Studies/University
of Sharjah. 2023-2022
- A member of Translation, Media and Electronic Archiving Committee / College of
Shari’ah & Islamic Studies/University of Sharjah. 2023-2022 - A member of Library Committee/ College of Shari’ah & Islamic Studies/University
of Sharjah. 2023-2022
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Committees’ Membership & Duties
- A member of College’s Manual Review Committee/ College of Shari’ah & Islamic
Studies/University of Sharjah. 2023-2022
- A member of Developing a Course syllabus for Islamic Finance Program’s
Committee/ College of Shari’ah & Islamic Studies/University of Sharjah. 2023-2022 - A member of Developing and Reviewing Islamic Culture Curricula Committee /
College of Shari’ah & Islamic Studies/University of Sharjah. 2023-2022 - Coordinator of Recitation & Memorizing of Qur’an Course/ College of Shari’ah &
Islamic Studies/University of Sharjah. 2023-2022
- Coordinator of Preaching & Oratory Course/ College of Shari’ah & Islamic
Studies/University of Sharjah. 2023-2022
- Coordinator of Islamic Studies Course/ College of Shari’ah & Islamic
Studies/University of Sharjah. 2023-2022
- Deputy team leader of ZHIC’s Project of Distance Education & Digital Syllabus / Zayed House for Islamic Culture.
2020 - 2022 - A member of ZHIC’s Curricula & Research Committee/ Zayed House for Islamic
Culture.
2012 - 2022 - A member of Holy Qur'an Curriculum Committee/ Zayed House for Islamic Culture. 2017-2015 - A member of ZHIC’s Tolerance Committee/ Zayed House for Islamic Culture. 2019-2016
Courses I Teach
1. Islamic Culture in Arabic and English 2. Islamic Studies in English 3. Preaching and Oratory 4. Fiqh of D’awah and Its Methods 5. Recitation and Memorization of the
Gracious Qur’an 6. Fiqh of Prophet’s Biography 7. Islamic Creed 8. Qur’an & Its Sciences 9. Hadith & Its Sciences 10. Fiqh & Its Principles
11. Islamic Values 12 Communication Skills in Arabic
Community Services
1. Organizing, Coordinating and participating in series of outdoor classroom lectures entitled: “Shall
You Not Reflect?” to helps the students, by taking them in very fascinating voyages and visits to attractive sites, to put their ideas and thoughts in a very innovative artwork and present them in connection with the lessons they covered in their indoor classroom courses. (2019-2022)
2. Preparing and presenting a series of 6 public lectures entitled: “Lanterns of Guidance" broadcasted on ZHIC’s official social media Channels, 2020-2022.
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Community Services
3. Preparing and presenting series of 15 episodes entitled: “Our Homes are Safe” broadcasted on
ZHIC’s official social media channels, 2021.
4. Preparing and presenting series of 15 episodes entitled: “Let your Heart attain Peace and be rejoiced!” broadcasted on ZHIC’s official social media channels, 2020.
5. Preparing and presenting series of 3 episodes entitled: “Breezes of the Month of Dhu Al-Hijjah”
broadcasted on ZHIC’s official social media channels, 2020.
6. Preparing and presenting a series of 12 public lectures entitled: “The Path of Happiness,”
broadcasted on ZHIC’s official social media Channels, 2018-2020.
7. Preparing and presenting a series of 12 public lectures entitled: "Best of Stories: Lessons and Implications,” broadcasted on ZHIC’s official social media Channels, 2015-2017.
8. Producing a virtual educational guide entitled: "We Learn in Islam" broadcasted on ZHIC’s official social media Channels, 2014.
9. Introducing Islamic Culture to those interested to know about Islam among non-Muslims. (2010- 2022)
Skills
● Memorization of the Holy Qur’an and obtained an Ijaza (permission) in Hafs'An'Aasim narration, with continued chain of narrators back to the Prophet (peace be upon him).
● Integrating Technology into my teaching practices
● Wide range of Using Smart Notebook
● Ability to deal with matters successfully; and comprehensive knowledge in life affairs.
● Mastering the utilization of the following online learning platforms in education (Blackboard, Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, Zoom, Moodle, Kahoot, padlet).
● Commitment to run a successful educational process and administrative environment through preparing & submitting: (developed teaching materials, assessment instruments, marking schemes, course file reports, course grades &
entry sheets, course assessments).
● Developing a wide range of Islamic culture curricula, materials and programs &
committed to research-led teaching.
● Developing the Islamic Studies module’s description, objectives & learning outcomes.
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Languages Read Write Speak
Arabic: Native Native Native
English: Excellent Excellent Excellent German: Fair Fair Fair
References
REF. (1): Prof. Noorshief Abdelrahim Mustafah Refaat Professor of Islamic Creed & Philosophy
Faculty of Islamic & Arabic Studies, Al-Azhar University.
Contact: +201006750389
Email: [email protected]
REF. (2): Prof. Mohammad Howary
Professor of the Jewish Religious Thought and Comparative Religions Department of Hebrew Language
Faculty of Arts
Ain Shams University Contact: +201006483500 Email: [email protected]
REF. (3): Dr. Mohammad Chehmat Curricula Development Supervisor Zayed House for Islamic Culture Contact: +971507601266
Email: [email protected]
