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    IMAM DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY

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    Learn from Scholars Who Navigate Both Worlds

    Our faculty are leaders with dual competency in modern professional sectors and traditional Islamic scholarship.

    Sheikh Abd Alfatah Twakkal

    Sheikh Abd Alfatah Twakkal

    Islamic Scholar & Community Leader

    London, Ontario

    Professional Excellence

    • BA Honours in Religious Studies, BSc in Zoology, and MA in Islamic Studies (McGill University)
    • Canadian Director for International Learning Movement (ILM), a reputable humanitarian organization based out of the UK
    • Extensive experience in interfaith dialogue, media engagement, youth and family counseling, and community outreach
    • Volunteer Muslim Chaplain for London Police Services, RCMP Central Region, and London Health Sciences Centre

    Islamic Scholarship

    • MA in Islamic Studies, McGill University
    • Studied in Saudi Arabia Sirah, Fiqh and Usul al-Quran
    • BA in Religious Studies with focus on Islamic Studies and Arabic

    Community Leader

    10+ years serving London Muslims

    MA in Islamic Studies

    McGill University

    Founding Member

    London Council of Imams (LCI)

    Winter 2026 Courses

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    Tazkiyah (Islamic Ethics and Spirituality) - Kitab al-Adhkar (Guarding the Tongue)

    MWN - Main HallLevel: Level IJan 2026 - Feb 2026

    Begin Your Journey of Knowledge

    Learn from scholars who bridge tradition and modernity at the Imam Development Academy

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