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OUR PRINCIPAL

IMAM DR. USAMA AL-ATAR

Imam Dr. Usama Al-Atar’s role as a teacher began when he started teaching at a young age at a weekend Islamic school in Vancouver B.C. He also taught at the Islamic Educational Center of Orange County (CA), Husseini Weekend School (CA), City of Knowledge (CA) as well as Az-Zahraa Academy (Vancouver). He inspired and motivated his students as he taught them Islamic History, Arabic, Qur’an and Ethics. Some of his students have progressed to become Qur’an reciters and teachers.

Dr. Al-Atar holds a Masters degree in Education, a Ph.D. in chemistry & a Ph.D. Arab & Islamic Studies in addition to his qualified religious training.

ualatar@albaqiracademy.com

ABOUT US

AlBaqir Academy is a full-time Shi’a Muslim school in Edmonton, Alberta. It currently accepts students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. AlBaqir Academy maintains high academic standards infused with the teachings of Ahlulbayt (A). Students participate in daily congregational prayers, Friday prayers, learn important academic and religious skills and partake in educational Islamic lessons and programs. 

ADDRESS

640 Parsons Road SW

Edmonton, AB  T6X 1N4

Monday to Friday

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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