Azmatullah Najmi
Newport
Summary
Results-driven Head Teacher with expertise in educational leadership and community engagement. Analyses student performance data to identify improvement areas and designs targeted intervention strategies. Drives continuous improvement by encouraging innovation among staff and implementing effective behaviour management techniques.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
head Teacher pf Madrasah
Jamia Mosque Newport
Newport, South Wales
06.2018 - 10.2026
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, promoting innovation and sharing best practices among staff to enhance educational outcomes.
- Developed behaviour management strategies that established a positive learning environment, supporting student engagement and success.
- Analysed student performance data to identify improvement areas, informing targeted intervention strategies.
Head Imam
Jamia Mosque
Newport
05.2018 - 05.2026
- Fulfilled the role of Head Imam in Jamia Mosque Newport for nearly 8 years from May 2018 to May 2026.
- Delivered weekly sermons on Islamic teachings, promoting understanding and moral conduct among community members.
- Conducted workshops at Jamia Mosque on topics such as essentials of salah, the fiqh of zakat, and fasting, enhancing community knowledge and engagement.
- Facilitated educational sessions on core religious beliefs, enriching community understanding of Islamic traditions and practices.
- Educated new converts on deeper the meaning of faith and important tenets.
- Monitored and mentored volunteers, building a dedicated team to support mosque activities and community projects.
- Managed interfaith dialogue initiatives, fostering mutual respect and understanding among diverse religious communities.
- Attended schools to participate in religious classes, assemblies and events.
- Participated in prayer services to accommodate the needs of patients and their families.
- Fulfilled the role of senior Muballigh of Sunni Dawat-e-Islami in the UK for almost 8 years.
Imam
Allana Masjid
Mumbai
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Delivered weekly sermons on Islamic teachings, promoting understanding and moral conduct among community members.
- Led teachings on religious traditions, practices and beliefs.
- Developed and implemented educational programmes for children and adults, enhancing their knowledge of Islamic principles.
- Functioned as an Imam at Allana Masjid Mumbai for a 3-year period from 2015 to 2017
- Supported families during times of bereavement, providing comfort and practical advice on funeral arrangements.
- Created and distributed informative newsletters and bulletins, keeping the community updated on mosque events and Islamic holidays.
Education
Islamic Studies course - Dars-e-Nizami
Jamiya Gausiya Najmul Uloom
Mumbai, India01-2017
Qirat Course - Quranic Recitation & Tajweed
Darul Uloom Anware Madina
Mumbai, India01-2010
Hifz e Quran - Hifz-ul-Quran
Darul Uloom Anware Madina
Mumbai, India01-2010
diploma - Arabic language
NCPUL
Diploma - French Language
Alliance Francaise
Mumbai, IndiaComputer Applications - Business Accounting and Multilingual DTP
NCPUL
Skills
- Quranic interpretation
- Hadith instruction
- Curriculum design
- Instructional methods
- Speech delivery
- Multilingual command
- Community engagement
- Self-evaluation for improvement
Custom
- Imam Azmatullah Najmi has made a significant and positive impact at Al Noor and Jamia Masjids. His deep knowledge of Islamic teachings and his delivery of Friday Khutbahs have greatly impacted me and the lives of the community. His dedication to community outreach and education initiatives has strengthened the bonds within the congregation and inspired many to deepen their faith and practice.
- The Imam in Jamia Masjid is a great imam, who is always very friendly to approach and is always giving very informative lectures. I pray Insha Allah Allah swt always guides and blesses him Ameen!
- Imam Azmatullah has been a brilliant imam, one of the best I've seen in this Masjid. I am truly grateful for his wisdom and commitment, and for him always approaching the Ummah in a kind and professional manner.
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Urdu
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Advanced
C1
French
Elementary
A2
Certification
- * Dars-e-Nizami (Alimiyyah) – Jamia Gausiya Najmul Uloom, Mumbai (2017)
* Hifz-ul-Qur’an Certification – Darul Uloom Anware Madina (2010)
* Qira’at & Tajweed Certification – Darul Uloom Anware Madina (2010)
* Diploma in Arabic Language – NCPUL
* DELF French Language Qualification – Alliance Française
* Diploma in Computer Applications, Business Accounting & Multilingual DTP – NCPUL
Accomplishments
- * Over 11 years’ experience serving as an Imam in the UK and India.
* Over 16 years leading Taraweeh prayers.
* Delivered hundreds of Friday Khutbahs.
* Taught Dars-e-Nizami and Islamic Studies to students of different ages.
* Organised and delivered community workshops on Salah, Zakah and Ramadan.
* Provided Islamic counselling and family mediation.
* Invited to deliver Islamic lectures throughout the United Kingdom.
* Published Islamic articles and authored the Urdu book Huzur Ki Betiyan.
* Translated Al Mudarris from Urdu into English.
* Certificate of Appreciation – Jamia Mosque Newport
* Recognition for Community Service
* Excellence in Islamic Education Award
Timeline
head Teacher pf Madrasah
Jamia Mosque Newport
06.2018 - 10.2026
Head Imam
Jamia Mosque
05.2018 - 05.2026
Imam
Allana Masjid
01.2015 - 01.2017
Islamic Studies course - Dars-e-Nizami
Jamiya Gausiya Najmul Uloom
Qirat Course - Quranic Recitation & Tajweed
Darul Uloom Anware Madina
Hifz e Quran - Hifz-ul-Quran
Darul Uloom Anware Madina
diploma - Arabic language
NCPUL
Diploma - French Language
Alliance Francaise
Computer Applications - Business Accounting and Multilingual DTP
NCPUL