Imam

Imam

Iman Hiham Bakr Khalaf (Imam Hisham Bakr Khalaf)

Imam Hisham Bakr Khalaf is an Egyptian Islamic scholar based in Texas with over 17 years of professional experience.

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor's degree in Islamic Studies from Al-Azhar University (Faculty of Usool Al-Din, Hadith specialization)
• Master's degree in Hadith Studies
• Research focus on Inheritance Sciences and Shafi'i/Hanafi jurisprudence

Certifications (Ijazaat)

The imam holds multiple authoritative certifications in Quranic recitation methods, including "Rewayat Imam Hafs, Shaba'an Asim, Naafi', Warsh, Qaloon" and others. Certifications also cover hadith collections (Sahih Al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, etc.) and Fiqh authorization from Egypt's Ministry of Awqaf.

Professional Experience

Career began in 2006 encompassing Da'wah outreach, Islamic education, and counseling services. Additionally certified as a Religious Chaplain by New York State.