Jayedul Islam
Reading,Berkshire
Summary
Imam, teacher, and community advisor with international theological training across Egypt, Sudan, Morocco, and Kuwait. Brings confidential pastoral care, youth mentoring, conflict resolution, and educational outreach, along with classical Arabic fluency and steady support for students, families, and faith communities.
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Work History
Part-Time Imam & Teacher
Windsor Muslim Association (WMA)
Windsor
08.2026 - Current
- Lead congregational prayers, deliver Friday sermons (Khutbahs), and lead community education programs promoting inter-faith understanding and social cohesion.
- Coordinated interfaith dialogue initiatives, fostering mutual respect and understanding among diverse religious communities.
- Mentored and monitored volunteers, fostering a dedicated team to enhance mosque activities and community projects.
- Oversaw mosque administrative duties, including budget management and event planning, ensuring efficient operations.
Religious Council and Lead Educator and Speaker
Sabiqun Network
Reading
01.2025 - Current
- Presented engaging public talks at youth events and retreats, fostering personal growth and spiritual development through educational reminders and coaching.
Part-Time Imam & Educational Lead
Waylen Street Masjid
Reading
04.2022 - Current
- Developed and conducted educational programmes, family-focused workshops, and spiritual development sessions for a diverse demographic of students and local residents, fostering community engagement and spiritual growth.
Imam, Teacher & Religious Advisor
Caversham Muslim Association (CMA)
Reading
01.2022 - Current
- Educational & Community Outreach: Deliver regular seminars, workshops, revert/convert mentorship programs, youth engagement sessions, and family dispute resolution.
- Pastoral & Spiritual Care: Provide active, confidential listening, spiritual support, and crisis advice to individuals, families, and young adults facing personal or social challenges.
- Strategic Advisory: Serve as key advisor to the committee on complex community affairs, Islamic legal/ethical compliance, and long-term community development projects.
Former Imam & Educator
Cumberland Road Mosque (CRM)
Reading
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Created educational modules and coordinated youth activities and community workshops to enhance understanding of religious literacy, promote moral guidance, and foster civic engagement.
Education
B.Sc. (Hons) - Economics with Mathematics
University of Hertfordshire
Level 5 Certificate - Leadership & Management
Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
Hifdh al-Quran al-Kareem -
Markaz Faydh ar-Rahman
CairoSkills
- Interfaith dialogue
- Religious education
- Community outreach
- Conflict resolution
- Community relations
- Pastoral support
Languages
English (Native/Fluent), Arabic (Fluent – Classical & Dialectical)
Academic & Theological Education
- International Islamic Studies & Arabic Language Research | North Africa & Middle East
- Egypt (Cairo & Alexandria): Al-Azhar University (Ma’had Programme), Egypt (1 Years), Memorisation of the Quran, Rigorous training in classical Islamic sciences, Quranic exegesis, jurisprudence (Fiqh), and legal theory (Usul al-Fiqh).
- Traditional Studies in Morocco (2 Years) & Sudan (1 Year): Advanced studies in Maliki/Comparative jurisprudence, Arabic linguistics, and spiritual development.
- Kuwait Intensive Seminars (3 Months over 3 Years): Specialized courses in contemporary Islamic issues and jurisprudence.
- Certifications (Ijazaat) for the completion of dozens of religious corpuses, including the 6 Canonical books of Hadith Literature as well as various relied upon classical texts.
Academic Scholarship & Research
- Authoring two forthcoming works in Islamic legal theory and classical Arabic grammar.
- Author of multiple research papers in classical Arabic linguistics and jurisprudential analysis (Usul al-Fiqh).
Specialisms
Pastoral Care, Islamic Jurisprudence & Theology, Cross-Cultural Community Leadership, Islamophobia Awareness & Training
Interests
- Reading
- Travelling
- Camping and Retreats
Timeline
Part-Time Imam & Teacher
Windsor Muslim Association (WMA)
08.2026 - Current
Religious Council and Lead Educator and Speaker
Sabiqun Network
01.2025 - Current
Part-Time Imam & Educational Lead
Waylen Street Masjid
04.2022 - Current
Imam, Teacher & Religious Advisor
Caversham Muslim Association (CMA)
01.2022 - Current
Former Imam & Educator
Cumberland Road Mosque (CRM)
03.2020 - 02.2022
B.Sc. (Hons) - Economics with Mathematics
University of Hertfordshire
Level 5 Certificate - Leadership & Management
Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
Hifdh al-Quran al-Kareem -
Markaz Faydh ar-Rahman