Dr. Ibrahim Dremali
Experience Summary
Dr. Ibrahim Dremali has over twenty years experience in the United States as an Imam, Director for Islamic schools, and Professor for universities. He is a frequent speaker for Islamic centers, universities, dawah conferences, radio shows, and interfaith programs across the U.S. and overseas.
Education
- 2002 – Ph.D Sharia, First level of distinction, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
- 1998 – Ph.D Geology, Florida International University, Florida, USA
- 1996 – M.S. Geology, Florida Atlantic University, Florida, USA
- 1995 – M.S. Sharia, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
- 1988 – B.S. Geology, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
Job Title History
Islamic Work and Teaching Experience
- Director, Vanguard International Academy, TX (Aug 2008-present)
- Professor, Arees Institute, Houston, TX (2011-present)
- Director, Islamic Center of Greater Austin, TX (Sept 2007-2009)
- Director for Arabic and Islamic Studies, Austin Peace Academy, TX (Sept 2007-09)
- Professor, Drake University, IA, Introduction to Islam (Aug 2006-Sept 2007)
- Professor, Des Moines University, IA, Medicine in Islam (May 2006-Sept 2007)
- Imam, Islamic Center of Des Moines, IA (Jan 2005-Sept 2007)
- Principal, New Horizons Academy, IA (Jan 2005-Sept 2007)
- Instructor, Quranic Science Institute, IA (Jan 2005-May 2006)
- Professor, Sharia Academy of America, FL (June 2005-2007)
- Professor, American Open University, VA (Apr 2005-present)
- Professor,American International University,VA (Apr 2004-May 2006)
- Islamic Financial Consultant, National Bank of Dubai, UAE (Dec 2003-Dec 2004)
- Islamic Financial Consultant, Dubai Bank, UAE (Dec 2002-Dec 2004)
- Islamic Financial Advisor, Global Protector Financial Group, NY (Jun 2002-Jan 2004)
- Imam, IslamicCenter of Boca Raton,FL (Aug 1998-Jan 2005)
- Co-Founder, IslamicCenter of Boca Raton,FL (Aug 1998)
- Qur’an Teacher, Garden of theSahabaAcademy, FL (Aug 2003-Jan 2005)
- Qur’an Teacher,Pompano Beach Islamic School, FL (Aug 1997-July 2002)
- Imam, IslamicCenter of Belle Glade,FL (May 1997-Aug 1998)
- Principal, Darul Uloom Institute, FL (Aug 1989-June 1994)
Geology Work and Teaching Experience
- Geologist-Sedimentologist, Coastal Planning & Engineering, FL (Jan 1997-Jan 2005)
- Project Manager,UTM,FL (1992-1995)
- Geologist, DynaTech Engineering, Inc., FL (Jun 1990-Aug 1992)
- Geologist, Shell Oil Company,Egypt (1986-1988)
- Professor, Geology,Broward Community College,FL (1998-2005)
- Professor, Oceanography,Broward Community College,FL (1998-2005)
- Professor, Environmental Science, Nova Southeastern University, FL (1999-2002)
- Teaching Assistant,Florida Atlantic University,FL (1996-1997)
- Graduate Teaching Assistant,Florida International University,FL (1992-1993)
Publications
Islamic
- Successful Dialogue between Muslims & Non-Muslims
- Forty and Forty (40 Holy Hadith and 40 Hadith on Remembering Allah)
- Explanation of Asma Allah al-Husna (Names and Attributes of Allah)
- Taraweeh Prayer (Night Prayer in Ramadan)
- Application of Modern Fiqh (Jurisprudence)
- Tawheed (Monotheism), First and Last
- Under the Shade of Surah al-Kahf
Geo-Technical
- Pseudo 3D Borrow Area Sediment Analysis Description, Using GIS (2003)
- Upgrading Sieve Analysis Manual of Testing Procedures (2003)
- Sieve Analysis Manual of Testing Procedures (2002)
- Salt Water Intrusion,Everglades(1999)
- Salt Water Intrusion,South Florida(1998)
- Water Resources Classification inSouthern Florida(Nov. 1997)
- History of Water Management inSouth Florida(1997)
- Coastal Classification ofBrowardCounty(1996)
- The Sensitivity of Water Spills inSouth Florida(1996)
- Shoreline Mapping Techniques,Eastern U.S.FAU (1995)
- Subsurface Structural Setting and Petroleum Prospect –NileDelta,Cairo(1987)
Personal Details
- Bilingual Arabic and English
Career Milestones
- Memorized the Noble Qur’an and Sahih Bukhari
- 20+ years experience as an Imam with 10 years in Imam Leadership programs
- Ph.D in Sharia (Islamic Jurisprudence) with specialization in Fiqh (Jurisprudence)
- Islamic Financial Advisor and Consultant for 5 years while acting as a liaison between UAE banks and clients
- Current Director for Islamic School (7th-12th Grade)
- Current Professor for classes in Fiqh, Aqeedah, Islamic Finance and Criminal Law for various Islamic Universities
- Frequent guest speaker at Universities, Conferences, Radio Talk Shows, Television, Interfaith meetings, and community centers across the nation
- Regularly teach books of Fiqh (Jurisprudence), Aqeedah (Creed), Tafsir (Explanation of the Qur’an), and Hadith (Traditions of Prophet Mohammed)
- Teach church courses on Introduction to Islam
- Taught courses on Islamic Perspectives on Sickness and Death to board of medical doctors
- Established ‘Muslim Day of Iowa’ with the state of Iowa for two years in a row
- Appointed to serve on the Religious Affairs Committee by the Governor of Iowa
- Appointed to serve on the Global Warming Committee by the Mayor of Iowa
Higher Education Courses Recently Taught in Present Positions
- Comparative Fiqh
- Tafseer
- Fiqh of Worship I
- Fiqh of Worship II
- Criminal Law
- Fiqh of Financial Transactions II
- Family Law II
- Fiqh of Contemporary Events