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Meet Ebrahim Ali

Muslim SCP

Muslim Spiritual Care Provider

Multifaith

Contact:
1 (581) 777-2220

Additional contact information:
victoria.imam@thebcma.com
250-686-1418

About

Imam Ebrahim Ali is a Spiritual Care Provider at the UVic Multifaith & Wellness Centre. He is dedicated to supporting students, professors and university staff of all backgrounds in navigating personal, ethical, and spiritual journeys during their academic lives. Imam Ebrahim holds a Bachelor’s degree in Islamic law & Islamic Studies 8 years in addition to MBA, and advanced certifications (Ijazat) in comparative religious studies—including the study of Torah and the Old & New Testaments.

Imam Ebrahim speaks Arabic, English, Japanese, and German.

In addition to UVic campus role, he serves as the Imam of Masjid Al-Iman BCMA, with over eight years of global experience in spiritual leadership and organizational management across Canada, the UAE, Egypt, the Maldives, and England. He is also a Spiritual Health Practitioner at Island Health, a Volunteer Chaplain with the Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre, and member of Canadian council of Imams.

Imam Ebrahim is also a  former elite international athlete—having competed as an African and Under-21 World Champion swimmer—he merges discipline, empathy, and active listening to foster an inclusive, welcoming environment across the campus community.