MOHAMMAD RAMZAN
Fyansford
Summary
Experienced Islamic scholar and community leader with over 30 years in religious education, chaplaincy, and interfaith engagement. Proven track record in leadership, curriculum development, community outreach across Australia, the UK, and Pakistan. Fluent in English, Arabic, Urdu, and Punjabi, with strong skills in communication, management, and cross-cultural relations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Arafura Institute of Humanities & Islamic Studies, Australia
01.2024 - Current
- Teaching Islamic sciences including, Arabic language, Quran and its Exegesis, Hadith and its commentaries, Fiqh, Usul-ul-Fiqh, Aqidah and Tasawwuf
- Managing and answering daily student Q&A
- Facilitate discussion and critical thinking amongst students and fellow staff
- Development and improvement of the curriculum
- Governance & management
- Administration and IT management
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
Imam
Islamic Society of Geelong & Geelong Islamic Community Centre Australia
01.2012 - Current
- Teaching Arabic and religious education to children
- Leading Daily, Friday, Ramadan and Eid prayers
- Human & Financial Resources Development
- To promote and enhance dialogue and mutual understanding between different faith communities
- In charge of fundraising events
- Counselling individuals and matters of religious marriage and divorce
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Prison Chaplain
Islamic Council of Victoria Australia
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Provided grief counseling services to both inmates and staff after losses, fostering emotional healing and resilience.
- Participated in staff training sessions to increase awareness of cultural diversity and importance of spirituality within the prison context.
- Collaborated with other chaplains to create interfaith events, promoting understanding among different religious groups within the prison.
- Leading worship/religious services, rituals, and giving religious instruction to inmates
- Advocating for inmates’ religious rights, such as Halal food, prayer, clothing etc
Principal
Farghana Institute & International College Manchester, UK
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Teaching Islamic sciences including, Arabic language, Quran and its Exegesis, Hadith and its commentaries, Fiqh, Usul-ul-Fiqh, Aqidah and Tasawwuf
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
- Implemented innovative approaches to teaching and learning that improved student engagement and achievement levels.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Development and improvement of the curriculum
- Special focus on Human & Financial Resources Development
- To play a special role in dialogue and understanding between faiths.
Programme Development and Co-ordination Manager
Manchester Institute of Islamic Sciences, UK
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Establish Introductory theological study workshops in England
- Prepare students for higher education studies at an overseas University
- Develop a national curriculum within workshops to address contemporary issues by British Muslims
Education
Certificate IV - Training & Assessment
The Victorian Centre For Training And Development
01.2014
Al-Azhar University
01.2011
Certificate in Teaching Arabic Language - Teaching Arabic Language
Lesan-ul-Arab Centre, Egypt
01.2011
Diploma in Islamic Studies And Middle East - Islamic And Middle East Studies
Metropolitan University
01.2002
Masters in Islamic Studies - Islamic Studies
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
01.1992
Masters in Arabic And Islamic Studies - Arabic And Islamic Studies
The Minhaj University (TMU)
01.1991
Skills
- Ability to present ideas and information clearly, concisely and accurately, both verbally and in writing
- I have extensive verbal communication skills, having negotiated with stakeholders at various levels and organisations ranging from small Centres to Colleges and Universities
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluent in speaking, reading and writing Urdu, Punjabi, Arabic and English.
I am also able to effectively read and understand Persian.
Timeline
Principal
Arafura Institute of Humanities & Islamic Studies, Australia
01.2024 - Current
Prison Chaplain
Islamic Council of Victoria Australia
01.2020 - 01.2025
Imam
Islamic Society of Geelong & Geelong Islamic Community Centre Australia
01.2012 - Current
Principal
Farghana Institute & International College Manchester, UK
01.2007 - 01.2011
Programme Development and Co-ordination Manager
Manchester Institute of Islamic Sciences, UK
01.2002 - 01.2007
Certificate IV - Training & Assessment
The Victorian Centre For Training And Development
Al-Azhar University
Certificate in Teaching Arabic Language - Teaching Arabic Language
Lesan-ul-Arab Centre, Egypt
Diploma in Islamic Studies And Middle East - Islamic And Middle East Studies
Metropolitan University
Masters in Islamic Studies - Islamic Studies
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
Masters in Arabic And Islamic Studies - Arabic And Islamic Studies
The Minhaj University (TMU)
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