His Eminence, Sheikh Jehad Muhammad Wassef Ismail, is a man of great spirituality, who has dedicated his whole life to serving Allah (sw) and to helping our Muslim community especially the youth. He is a man of great caliber and a true man of god. His Eminence is firm and strong in the way of Allah, and is always forgiving. The Main goal of His Eminence since he completed his Hawza studies was to care for the youth and to give them the best Islamic education so they can develop spiritually.
His Eminence has recited, lectured and has attended many conferences throughout the world including United States, Canada, New Zealand, Pakistan, Dubai, Africa and many more.
His Eminence was born in Kuwait in 1964 to two Muslim, Lebanese Parents. His Eminence, Lived in Kuwait until he was 14 years old.
In 1978, His Eminence migrated to Australia with his family. He finished his High School studies and joined the University of Western Sydney. Completed a BA degree in Interpreting and Translation in the late 80’s.
His Eminence Decided to go and pursue his religious education, and chose Al-Azhar university, Egypt, as his place of studies, having been born to Sunni parents. After graduating from the faculty of Da’wah and Usool he came back to Australia and began his Islamic Propagation work.
His Eminence was always interested in the Shia School of Thought mainly through the influence of his late father who had met the late Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Mohammad Hussein Aal-Kashef Al-Ghataa, who was the Grand Mar’je of the Shia world at the time. After reading so much literature about the Shia School of Thought, he decided to convert. His Eminence then went to Qum, Iran, to modify his religious studies according to the Shia School of Thought.
His Eminence held a number of positions within the Muslim community. He was the Religious Director of Nabi Akram Centre in Granville for ten years and Imam Hasan Centre in Annangrove for 3 years. He currently runs English classes at Al Mahdi Islamic Centre in Campbelltown
His Eminence is married with 9 children, 7 girls & 2 boys.
His Eminence also held a number of government and non-government positions, the main one being an official government Interpreter/Translator in the Australian court system.
His Eminence was the Head of the Arabic and Islamic Studies dept. at Al-Zahra Islamic College, Sydney.
His Eminence was recently appointed in an honorary position the NSW Police Chaplain for Muslim Police officers in the state of NSW.
His Eminence is a frequent traveler, both nationally and internationally, to propagate the teachings of Islam. He has attended a number of international conferences and Islamic camps to represent the Australian Muslim Community.
His Eminence has also edited and translated a number of Islamic books.
His Eminence also sits on the Advisory board of Taqwa Media.
Biography adopted from Official Facebook page
External Links:
Official website of His Eminence Sheikh Jehad Muhammad Wassaf Ismail
The Official Facebook Page of Sheikh Jehad Muhammad Wassef Ismail.
List of Lectures on Nudba.com
- Ashura Maqtal 1440 (2018) || Jehad Ismail
- Night 11 Muharram 1440 (2018) || Jehad Ismail
- Night 10 Muharram 1440 (2018) || Jehad Ismail
- Night 9 Muharram 1440 (2018) || Jehad Ismail
- Night 8 Muharram 1440 (2018) || Jehad Ismail
- Night 7 Muharram 1440 (2018) || Jehad Ismail
- Night 6 Muharram 1440 (2018) || Jehad Ismail
- Night 4 Muharram 1440 (2018) || Jehad Ismail
- Night 3 Muharram 1440 (2018) || Jehad Ismail
- Night 2 Muharram 1440 (2018) || Jehad Ismail
- Night 1 Muharram 1440 (2018) || Jehad Ismail
- 15 Ramadhan 1439 || Jehad Ismail
- 14 Ramadhan 1439 || Jehad Ismail
- 13 Ramadhan 1439 || Jehad Ismail
- 12 Ramadhan 1439 || Jehad Ismail
- 11 Ramadhan 1439 || Jehad Ismail
- 10 Ramadhan 1439 || Jehad Ismail
- 9 Ramadhan 1439 || Jehad Ismail
- 8 Ramadhan 1439 || Jehad Ismail
- 7 Ramadhan 1439 || Jehad Ismail
- 6 Ramadhan 1439 || Jehad Ismail
- 5 Ramadhan 1439 || Jehad Ismail
- 4 Ramadhan 1439 || Jehad Ismail
- 3 Ramadhan 1439 || Jehad Ismail
- 2 Ramadhan 1439 || Jehad Ismail
- 1 Ramadhan 1439 || Jehad Ismail
- Practical Vicegerency through the struggle of Imam Hussain [10] || Jehad Ismail
- Practical Vicegerency through the struggle of Imam Hussain [9] || Jehad Ismail
- Practical Vicegerency through the struggle of Imam Hussain [8] || Jehad Ismail
- Practical Vicegerency through the struggle of Imam Hussain [7] || Jehad Ismail
- Practical Vicegerency through the struggle of Imam Hussain [6] || Jehad Ismail
- Practical Vicegerency through the struggle of Imam Hussain [5] || Jehad Ismail
- Practical Vicegerency through the struggle of Imam Hussain [4] || Jehad Ismail
- Practical Vicegerency through the struggle of Imam Hussain [3] || Jehad Ismail
- Practical Vicegerency through the struggle of Imam Hussain [2] || Jehad Ismail
- Practical Vicegerency through the struggle of Imam Hussain [1] || Jehad Ismail
- Righteousness || Jehad Ismail
- Successful Marriage Built on Honour and Dignity part III || Jehad Ismail
- Successful Marriage Built on Honour and Dignity part II || Jehad Ismail
- How and why has Imam Hussain’s message stood the test of time || Jehad Ismail
- Imam Hussain & Syeda Laila – Successful Marriage Built on Honour & Dignity || Jehad Ismail
- The Women Whose Stance Was Greater Than 72 Men || Jehad Ismail
- Repentance. Are you al Hur like || Jehad Ismail
- The Universal Message That Underpins All Existence || Jehad Ismail
- The Pleasure of Imam Hussain Rests in the Pleasure of Allah || Jehad Ismail
- The Significance of Karbala’s Sacrifice today || Jehad Ismail
- The Secrets Hidden Within Surah Al-Fatiha || Jehad Ismail
- Dreams Can be Achieved || Jehad Ismail
- Escalation Of Spirituality || Jehad Ismail
- Imam Ja’far Al Sadiq: The School of Dialogue || Jehad Ismail
- Islam Is Against Character Assassination || Jehad Ismail
- Muhammad: The Perfection of Mannerism || Jehad Ismail
- Origin and Dissection of Eid Al-Mubahala || Jehad Ismail
- Prophet Muhammad In The Bible || Jehad Ismail
- The Birth of Imam Mohammad Al Baqir || Jehad Ismail
- The Marriage of Lady Fatima and Imam Ali || Jehad Ismail
- The Pathway To Happiness || Jehad Ismail
- Lec 3 Treatise of Rights || Jehad Ismail
- Lec 2 Treatise of Rights || Jehad Ismail
- Lec 1 Treatise of Rights || Jehad Ismail
- Lec 5 Practical Islam vs Slogan Islam || Jehad Ismail
- Lec 4 Practical Islam vs Slogan Islam || Jehad Ismail
- Lec 3 Practical Islam vs Slogan Islam || Jehad Ismail
- Lec 2 Practical Islam vs Slogan Islam || Jehad Ismail
- Lec 1 Practical Islam vs Slogan Islam || Jehad Ismail
- Lec 5 Positive Parenting Series || Jehad Ismail
- Lec 4 Positive Parenting Series || Jehad Ismail
- Lec 3 Positive Parenting Series || Jehad Ismail
- Lec 2 Positive Parenting Series || Jehad Ismail
- Lec 1 Positive Parenting Series || Jehad Ismail
- Lec 9 Discourse on Islam as Practical Religion || Jehad Ismail
- Lec 8 Discourse on Islam as Practical Religion || Jehad Ismail
- Lec 7 Discourse on Islam as Practical Religion || Jehad Ismail
- Lec 6 Discourse on Islam as Practical Religion || Jehad Ismail
- Lec 5 Discourse on Islam as Practical Religion || Jehad Ismail
- Lec 4 Discourse on Islam as Practical Religion || Jehad Ismail
- Lec 3 Discourse on Islam as Practical Religion || Jehad Ismail
- Lec 2 Discourse on Islam as Practical Religion || Jehad Ismail
- Lec 1 Discourse on Islam as Practical Religion || Jehad Ismail
Short Clips
Imam Hussain is the leader of humanity | Jehad Ismail
Imam Hussain is the leader of humanity
Character of the Prophet | Jehad Ismail
Character of the Prophet
Live for 2 worlds | Jehad Ismail
Live for 2 worlds
Quran & interacting with other faiths | Jehad Ismail
Quran on interacting with people of other faiths