Dr. Gaafer Sobhi: Learn, Reflect, and Grow in Faith

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Bachelor's Degree (BA)

Cairo, Egypt

About me


Dr. Gaafer Sobhi is a distinguished academic and a passionate teacher, serving as an Assistant Professor of Culture and History at the prestigious American University in Cairo (AUC) and as a proud Islamic Studies professor online at IQRA Network. He brings a unique blend of scholarly rigor and heartfelt passion to his students, creating an unparalleled learning experience.

 

Bridging Academia and Lived Faith

 

One of the most rewarding aspects of Dr. Gaafer’s work is facilitating lively, meaningful conversations with students about what it means to live Islam as a complete way of life. These discussions go beyond memorization, encouraging students to explore their perspective, identity, and purpose. His courses on Islamic history and culture are designed to be engaging, clear, and deeply relevant to contemporary life.

 

He believes learning should be enjoyable, and that profound concepts become easier to grasp when they are connected to real-world experiences. In his classes, he cultivates an open, respectful environment where students feel heard, supported, and inspired to ask challenging questions.

 

A Philosophy of Shared Growth

 

Dr. Gaafer is guided by a philosophy that resonates deeply with his role as an educator: “All of us are messengers that have a message to deliver. So always deliver a good message to be a good person.” He views the classroom not as a hierarchy, but as a space where he and his students work as a team—learning, reflecting, and growing together with every lesson. Being part of IQRA Network has given him the opportunity to fulfill this mission, reaching hearts and minds across continents.

 

Deepen your understanding of Islam with a renowned academic. Enroll in a course with Dr. Gaafer Sobhi.

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AqidaFiqhHadithIslamic HistoryQuran MemorizationQuran RecitationQuran TajweedTafseer

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