IMAM GAMAL FOUDA is leader of the Christchurch Al Nur Mosque, a significantly multi-cultural mosque. He has resided in New Zealand for 16 years. He gained a degree in Theology from Alazhar University, Cairo, Egypt in 1998. He then studied for a Primary Teaching Degree from Otago University, Dunedin in 2010. This was followed by teaching in Palmerston North and Manawatu area. He was the IMAM in Palmerston North for 7 years and 4 years in Dunedin.
Patrick O’Connor writes of Imam Fouda: “During this time, I have known GAMAL very well and have been totally impressed with his integrity, commitment to cultural integration of his community, knowledge and interest in New Zealand culture and formal systems, and advocacy of a just and fair society. He is very familiar with New Zealand culture, aware of the implications of the Treaty of Waitangi, and conversant with the New Zealand approach to matters of justice and local and central Government legislation.”