Bio_Sh_Purcell

Name: Saeed Roderick Purcell (born Benton Allen Purcell)

Grew Up: Minneapolis MN

Education: Diplomas; Islamic Online University

Associate Degree; Islamic University of North America (Mishkah University)

Bachelor’s degree; Islamic University of Minnesota

Some graduate level work …

Ijazas in Mutoon of ‘Aqeedah and Hadeeth

Studies in many other subjects with numerous Shuyookh in Sulook, Fundamentals of Tafseer, ‘Aqeedah, Fiqh, Maqaasid al-Sharee’ah, etc.

Noteworthy Dates: 

Shahaadah; January 1, 1993 -- Minneapolis MN

I’ve taught Islamic Studies to every demographic, part-time, since 1995 – most recently in my role as Outreach Coordinator at the Islamic Center of Irving. I’ve also served in some capacity as an Imam since 2001 -- giving khutbahs in around a dozen different states, and many different communities. With Allaah lies all hope of success. I’ve begun to branch out into Islamic Advice for Individuals and Couples, as well as my continued work in prisons (both federal and state).

Miscellaneous: Congressional Medal for Volunteer Service (during high school)

  Published poet.

  Former Audio Engineer/Music Producer

  Two technical degrees

  Geek/nerd

  Amateur genealogist

  Student of Tai Chi

  Married; 3 kids, many step kids.