Rev. Aweis Ali, PhD, is an outspoken Somali missiologist, poet, and paremiologist. He has an impressive work history, having previously worked with employers such as the Somali Government, EU, UNICEF, UNOSOM, and Samaritan's Purse. Aweis is the founding Chancellor of An-Nour University and the General Secretary of the Somali Bible Society; he became a follower of Christ in 1986, thanks to the ministry of SIM.
Aweis is a student of the Qur'an and the Sunnah and is the first person to ever translate the Qur'an into English and Somali (with transliteration). His translations are set to be published by 2025. He is also the first Somali churchman to earn a ministry-related doctoral degree. Aweis is a multifaceted author, editor, lyricist, and hymnodist. He is a passionate advocate for ministering to nomadic pastoralists.
Aweis is a recognized expert on the persecuted church in the Muslim world, with a particular focus on the Somali Church. He has been ministering in the Muslim world for over 30 years and has lived and served in various world areas, including the Horn of Africa, East Africa, West Africa, and the United States.
Aweis completed his Bachelor of Theology degree at the Evangelical Theological College in Addis Ababa, his Master of Divinity degree at Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO, and holds a PhD (in religion) from Africa Nazarene University in Nairobi. Aweis’ PhD thesis is titled "Persecution of Christians and its Effect on Church Growth in Somalia."
Aweis is the Series Editor of "Maansada Masiixa" (Anthology of Somali Christian Poetry) and the Editor-in-Chief of the Somali Bible Society Journal. He is also the Chief Editor of the ongoing translation of the Somali Bible by the Somali Bible Society.
Aweis’ research interests include persecution of Christians, church history and church growth in the Muslim world, Waaqism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in the Somali Peninsula, global paremiology, and Somali poetry.
Speaking
Rev. Dr. Aweis Ali is an informative and engaging speaker who covers a variety of topics including faith and culture. He is a keynote speaker with a unique and engaging point of view. His presentations leave the audience better prepared for the tasks at hand. He is an expert on Islam, Christianity, and Somali culture. Aweis has extensive experience speaking at mission conventions, faith promise services, Sunday services, and table fellowship meetings.
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