Quran
Memorized the Quran at age 14; certified in all ten canonical readings with a connected sanad.
About the teacher
A life dedicated to the Quran, language, and community.
Imam Abdulkareem Sekta is an academic, Quran instructor, Imam, translator, and interpreter whose work has connected faith and language across Libya, the United States, and Canada.
He has taught learners ranging from children to university students, led religious services, delivered sermons in Arabic and English, and provided spiritual guidance in mosques and healthcare settings.
His teaching philosophy is modern, practical, and accessible. He helps beginners build confidence while giving advanced students the scholarly depth needed for serious study.
Qualifications
Knowledge supported by study, certification, and service
Academic
Ph.D. and M.A. in Translation Studies from Kent State University, with GPAs of 3.9 and 4.0.
Recognition
First-place Quran competition winner in 2012 and 2013; certified judge for international Quran competitions.
Languages
Native Arabic, fluent English, and elementary French.
Education
Advanced study in translation and language
Kent State University
Doctor of Philosophy, Translation Studies
2018–2025 · GPA 3.9/4.0
Kent State University
Master of Arts, Translation Studies
GPA 4.0/4.0
Omar Almukhtar University
B.A., English Language & Literature
2007–2010 · GPA 3.5
Selected publications
Research across Quranic readings and translation
- 01The Impact of the 9/11 Attacks on Quran Translations in North America (2025)
- 02Translators are Bilingual but not Vice Versa (2016)
- 03The Different Readings of Abo Amer and Yacoup in Comparison with Qalun (2011)
- 04The Different Readings of Abo Jafer and Ibn Kathir in Comparison with Qalun (2011)
Study with Imam Abdulkareem
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Request a 30- or 60-minute online class in Quran, Arabic, Islamic Studies, or a general Sharia subject.