Mahdi Tirkawi

Proficient in Arabic, English, and French.

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Islamic law from Al Azhar University, complemented by a Master's degree from the University of Montreal and a training certificate from the University of Montreal in Quebec.

 During my tenure as an Imam with the Muslim Association of Canada, I delivered lectures, courses, and Friday sermons to diverse audiences, ranging from high school to university students, and participated in various international conferences.

 Currently pursuing my PhD in Malaysia, I maintain active engagement with the Muslim Association of Canada remotely. 

Additionally, I have established the Jenna Project. Jenna Project provides online interactive Islamic courses in French, catering to both adults and children. Our curriculum includes comprehensive studies in Quranic exegesis, ethics and manners, and the stories of the prophets, among other subjects. Each course is designed to span a minimum of three months, ensuring thorough coverage of the material.

 Muslim Association of Canada     2012- Current 

Lead the community through various educational projects.

• Serve as an imam by:
• Leading daily prayers
• Delivering Friday sermons
• Offering counsel

As an educator:

• Oversee youth activities for ages 12-18
• Organize and conduct weekly Islamic education classes for university students (18+)
• Teach Arabic to adults
• Organize inter-religious programs and deliver speeches on various occasions.

Ecole secondaire Le Savoir    Sept 2019 - June 2022

• Taught Islamic Studies (in French) for students in grades 7 to 11, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
• Delivered Friday sermons, providing insightful and relevant messages to the community.
• Offered availability for student consultations, providing guidance and support to address their academic and personal concerns.

Ecole Internationale des Apprenants.  Aug 2012- June 2019

• Taught Islamic Studies (in French) for students in grades 4 to 6, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
• Delivered Friday sermons, providing insightful and relevant messages to the community.
• Offered availability for student consultations, providing guidance and support to address their academic and personal concerns.

Jenna Project.   June 2019 - Current 

Jenna Project offers online interactive Islamic courses in French for both adults and children.

• Curriculum includes:
• Quranic exegesis
• Ethics and manners
• Stories of the prophets
• Other relevant subjects
• Each course spans a minimum of three months, ensuring thorough coverage of the material.

Bachelor’s degree in Islamic law - Al-Azhar University    2007-2011

Master’s Degree in Religious Studies - Universite de Montreal.    2012-2017

• Master’s degree in Religious Studies
• Thesis on the textual and comparative analysis of Tunisian Rachid Ghannouchi's (1941) thinking on religious freedom in the Islamic State.

Certificate in Training - University de Montreal à Quebec      2017-2019

• Training certificate
• How to effectively convey information in a cohesive and structured manner to ensure student comprehension.

Doctor of Philosophy - International Islamic University of Malaysia  Feb 2023- Current

• Quran and Sunnah
• The thesis will be an education methodology by the Quran. How to educate oneself through Allah's words.