Oyetunji Awwal Oyetunji
A distinguished Seeker of Knowledge, Imam, and Administrator specializing in: Qur’anic Sciences (Tafseer, Tajweed, Hifz, etc) and Islamic Theology (Aqeedah). Recognized for high-level analytical capabilities and "Successful Intelligence", with a proven track record in institutional management and spiritual mentorship. Highly skilled in delivering impactful Khutbahs and leveraging digital tools for Da‘wah. Currently advancing research under the supervision of world-renowned global scholars.
Experience
Director, Imam & Friday Preacher (Khateeb)
Abdul-Wahhab Adeniji Islamic Foundation
Ikorodu, Lagos
Institutional Oversight: Direct all academic and administrative operations, ensuring adherence to high standards of Islamic education and staff discipline. Spiritual Leadership: Lead five daily prayers and deliver weekly Jumu‘ah Khutbahs centered on community reform and spiritual growth. Program Design: Pioneered specialized Qur’an memorization (Hifz) programs, resulting in increased student achievement and retention.
Senior Instructor & Administrator (Academic Career History)
Multiple Institutions
Lagos, Oyo, Osun, Kwara, Ondo
Administrative Management: Served as Assistant Director (Al-Wasatiyyah Arabic School) and Hostel Administrator (Zayd Bn Thaabit Institute), managing student welfare and institutional discipline. Head of Student-Teachers: Supervised the Orphan Qur’an Memorization Section at the Centre for Ahlus-Sunnah Wal-Jamā'ah, Osogbo. Curriculum Execution: Taught Arabic language and Islamic sciences at Al-Medinah International School and various reputable academies across Nigeria.
Education
Al-Baldah Taybah Academy
Advanced Diploma Certificate
Al-Ansār Institute
Thānawiyyah (Senior Secondary Certificate)
Good People Charity Foundation
Qur’ān Memorization Certificate (Riwāyah Ḥafṣ)
Skills
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Islāmic Educator | Imām | Institutional Administrator
70+ Scholarly Authorizations (Ijāzāt)
Comprehensive authorizations in Qur’an recitation, Hadith transmissions, and classical texts
from prominent scholars, including Dr. Abdul-Muhsin Al-Qāsim [Imam of The Prophet's ﷺ Masjid (Al-Masjid An-Nabawi)] and Dr. Mutlaq Al-Jāsir (Senior Lecturer, Kuwait Islamic University, and Director of Murtaqā Organization).
Verified Mutūn Memorization
Mastery and authorized transmission of foundational texts
including Bulūghul-Marām, Kitābut-Tawheed, and other primary scholarly works.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Scholarly Instruction
Qur’an Memorization (Hifz), Tajweed, Aqeedah, Tafseer, Fiqh, and Hadith.
Institutional Leadership
Madrasah Administration, Staff Coordination, Curriculum Development, and Student Affairs Management.
Cognitive Skills
Advanced Analytical, creative, and practical thinking (Successful Intelligence Methodology).
Public Speaking
Expert weekly Jumu‘ah Khutbah delivery and Academic Lecture Series.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Pedagogical Training
Attended multiple workshops focused on modern Qur’an Teaching Methodologies and student engagement strategies.
Advanced Shari'ah Seminars
Participated in various intensive seminars covering contemporary applications of Islamic Law and Jurisprudence.
Leadership Workshops
Engagement in professional development sessions for Imams and community leaders, focusing on administrative excellence and social guidance.
PROFESSIONAL VALIDATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
Scholarship Recipient
Advanced Thinking Skills Assessment based on the Successful Intelligence Methodology | Al-Baldah At-Tayyibah Academy
Certified Imamship Experience
Centre for Ahlus-Sunnah Wal-Jamā'ah of Nigeria
Da'wah & Guidance Experience Certificate
Centre for Ahlus-Sunnah Wal-Jamā'ah of Nigeria
Professional Teaching Experience Validation
Al-Medinah International College
All supervised by Dr. Fādhil Bn Nūruddeen Abiola Al-Imām.
LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director, Imam & Friday Preacher (Khateeb)
Abdul-Wahhab Adeniji Islamic Foundation, Ikorodu, Lagos
Institutional Oversight: Direct all academic and administrative operations, ensuring adherence to high standards of Islamic education and staff discipline. Spiritual Leadership: Lead five daily prayers and deliver weekly Jumu‘ah Khutbahs centered on community reform and spiritual growth. Program Design: Pioneered specialized Qur’an memorization (Hifz) programs, resulting in increased student achievement and retention.
Senior Instructor & Administrator (Academic Career History)
Multiple Institutions (Lagos, Oyo, Osun, Kwara, Ondo)
Administrative Management: Served as Assistant Director (Al-Wasatiyyah Arabic School) and Hostel Administrator (Zayd Bn Thaabit Institute), managing student welfare and institutional discipline. Head of Student-Teachers: Supervised the Orphan Qur’an Memorization Section at the Centre for Ahlus-Sunnah Wal-Jamā'ah, Osogbo. Curriculum Execution: Taught Arabic language and Islamic sciences at Al-Medinah International School and various reputable academies across Nigeria.
EDUCATION & ADVANCED STUDIES
Advanced Diploma Certificate
Al-Baldah Taybah Academy
Thānawiyyah (Senior Secondary Certificate)
Al-Ansār Institute
Qur’ān Memorization Certificate (Riwāyah Ḥafṣ)
Good People Charity Foundation
SPECIALIZED SCHOLARLY TRACKS
Sharee’ah Science (Year 2 Student - Year 1 Certificate Acquired)
Murtaqā Institute for Sharee’ah Science (Dr. Mutlaq Al-Jāsir)
Aqeedah Specialization (Year 2 - Year 1 Certificate Acquired)
Ash-Sharee’ah Academy (Prof. Sālih Sindee)
Tafseer Development (Year 1)
Mufassir Program (Dr. Nāyif Az-Zahrānī)
Sīrah Specialization (Prophetic Biography)
Graduate with Ijāzah under Shaykh Ahmad Ibn Ghanim Al-Asadī
Foundations of Scholarship (Graduate)
Preparing The Future Scholars, 12-Month Intensive, Centre for Ahlus-Sunnah Wal-Jamā'ah of Nigeria
Islamic Sciences & Methodology
Irtiqā Al-‘Ilmī Program, 12-Month Intensive, An-Nokhab International Centre, Saudi Arabia
Tafseer and Qur'ān Science
12-Month Intensive Program, Shaykh Abdur-Razzāq Al-Badr
LANGUAGE
Yoruba
Native
Arabic
Fluent (Academic and Classical)
English
Professional Proficiency
Member | Imam Development Program (IDP)
Registered Member
(No. 648)