DR. IRHABI MOHAMED IRHABI
Dr. Irhabi Mohamed Irhabi is an esteemed scholar, educator, and community leader with an extensive background in Islamic studies and Quranic sciences. He holds multiple Ijazat (Quranic certifications) with connected chains of narration, including one from Sheikh Muhammad Taha Sukkar and a certification from the Chief Reciter of Damascus, Sheikh Kareem Rajeh. His academic journey also includes studies under prominent scholars such as Sheikh Bakri Al-Tarabishi and Sheikh Abdul Hadi Al-Tibaa’ (may Allah have mercy on them).
Dr. Irhabi Mohamed Irhabi’s commitment to Islamic education, scholarly excellence, and community service continues to leave a profound impact on Muslims in the USA and beyond.
Academic Credentials
- PhD in Hadith Sciences from the Faculty of Islamic Foundations, Omdurman Islamic University, with distinction.
- Head of the Graduate Studies Department in Quranic Performance at the American Open University.
- University Professor at various Islamic universities, supervising numerous Master’s and PhD theses.
Professional Contributions
- Teacher Trainer and Curriculum Developer for Arabic and Islamic studies at numerous Islamic centers and schools across the USA.
- Dr. Irhabi has trained hundreds of teachers in Islamic schools on effective teaching skills in Arabic, Quran, and Islamic studies.
- He has granted Ijazah (certification with an unbroken chain of transmission) to dozens of Quran memorizers.
Community Leadership
- Researcher and Author of several peer-reviewed books and papers in the field of Islamic sciences.
- Member and Chair of judging committees for Quran competitions in Syria, the UAE, and the USA.
- Lecturer and Preacher at various mosques and Islamic centers across the USA.
- Chaplain at Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office since 2020.
- Board Member of the Interfaith of The Woodlands.
- Certified to officiate marriage ceremonies and offer premarital Islamic counseling.
- Board Member of NAIF (North American Imam’s Fellows).
- Board Member of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in North America (SCIANA).
- Senior Consultant and Religious Director at numerous Islamic and Quran centers.
Leadership Roles
- Director of Al-Ansar School at Al-Ansar Islamic Center in Houston, Texas.
- Member of the Fatwa Committee at the Islamic Society of Greater Houston (ISGH), Texas.BIOGRAPHY