Abdelhadi Tazi

Abdelhadi Tazi (born June 15, 1921) is a scholar, writer, historian, and was a Moroccan ambassador in various countries. He was born in Fès (Morocco), and followed primary and secondary studies in the same town. Since his youth he has contributed to the Nationalist Movement and thus experienced exile and prison.

Biography

1947: Obtained the High degree Diploma in Theological studies from the University of Al Karaouine with "Honores".
1948: Teacher in the same University
1953: Graduated from Moroccan Institute of High Studies.
1957: After Independence, he was appointed at Rabat, as Director of the Cultural Section in the Ministry of national Education.
1963: Obtained the Diploma of High Studies in History from the Mohammed V University with distinction "Excellent".
1966: English certificate from the language Institute of Baghdad.
1971: Obtained the PHD in History from the University of Alexandria with "Honores".

Since his youth (1935) he has published several articles and essays (more than 600) and translated many works and studies from English and French into Arabic.

1963/1967: Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco in Irak republic
1967/1968: Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco in Libya
1968/1972: Back to Baghdad as an ambassador, he also achieved diplomatic missions within the Gulf Emirates
1973: Director of the Institute for Scientific Research.
1979: Ambassador in the Islamic Republic of Iran, then in charge of mission at the Royal Cabinet of the Kingdom of Morocco.
1990: Chairman and Founder of the Moroccan Diplomatic Club.
1992: Chairman of the sixth International Conference of Geographical Names Standardization.

Professor and lecturer in several Institutes, High Schools and Universities in Morocco and around the world about international relations, civilization and history.
Has participated to many conferences and congress (cultural, social and political), including summit conferences.

Member

of the Irakian Scientific Academy since 1966,
of the Arabic Language Academy in Cairo 1976,
of the Arab-Argentina Institute 1978,
of the Ahl Albayt Academy and of the Arabic Language Academy of Jordan 1980,
of the Constitution Committee of the Kingdom of Morocco Academy and member of this Academy since 1980,
of the Arabic Language Academy of Damas since 1986
of the Institute of the Islamic Heritage, London since 1991,
of the Egyptian Science Academy, 1996
and of many other regional and international associations

Decorations

• Throne Wissam (Morocco 1963).
• El Hamala Al Kobra (Libya 1968).
• Wissam Arrafidaine (Irak 1972).
• The Intellectual first Class Merit Medal (Morocco 1976)
• The Gold Medal of the Academy of the Kingdom of Morocco (1992).

List of works

Sourate Annour, explanation

Literature of "Lamyat al Arab"
11 centuries History of the Qaraouiyn (in 3 languages) Fes Weddings
Annotation of the Ibn Sahib Assalat's book on the Almohades
A glimpse on diplomatic history of Morocco
Moroccan-Americain relations history (in English)
Translation of "If I se three days" from Hellen Keller
Al Qaraouiyn University History (3 volumes)
Libya, through the Journey of Ishaqui
The "Badia Palace", world wonder
In the shadow of faith
Sicilia after Amdassador Ibn Othman memories
Education in Arab countries (in 3 languages)
Official Moroccan Letters - first part
Moroccan-Iranian relations
Falcon Hunting between the Machrek and the Maghreb
French protectora : beginning and end
Moroccan 'Waqfs' in Jerusalem
Annotations of the manuscript of Ibn Abo Al Ojals on Jews in Yemen
History of the relations between Morocco and Oman
In order to defend the territoral integrity (a trip with Prince Sidi Mohamed in his first political mission in Africa)
Secret codes in Moroccan correspondences
Annotations of the manuscript 'Al Farid' of Abi Al Kassim Al Figuigui (Sata Chasu au Fourcens)
Iran between yesterday and today
Summary of the history of Moroccan international relations (3 languages)
Al Maghraoui and his pedagogic thinkings
Moroccan diplomatic history (12 volumes)
Moroccan diplomatic history as a comic
Women through the west muslim history
Annotations of the manuscript "Al Mazaa al latif" d'Ibn Zaydan
Ibnou Majid and Portugal
Annotations of "Ibn Batouta Journey" (5 volumes)
Jerusalem and Hebron according to maroccan traverlers
Taha Hussein in Morocco
Annotation of the transcript 'Attorthorth' of Choyouti
The Prophet's medecine between the Machriek and the Maghreb
Moroccan International History (3 volumes)

Coming soon

A journey to Hijaz
Moroccan Diplomatic History (3 volumes)
Annotations of a manuscript about the Moroccan mouvement for slavery abolition in Morocco
Annotation of the manuscript concerning the journey of Ibn Othman to Malta and Napoli
Summarised geographical lexique of Morocco
Personal memories, started June 15th, 2000

References

* http://www.abdelhaditazi.com
* http://silkebeta.waika9.com/Tazi/index.htm

External links

* His life and works (in French) [http://silkebeta.waika9.com/Tazi/index.htm]
* Education in the Arab states (1977) [http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0004/000423/042356EO.pdf]
* Coexistence between democracy and Islamic Shoura developed through time (2004) [http://www.arabicnews.com/ansub/Daily/Day/040824/2004082423.html]
* Interview with Abdelhadi Tazi by Le Matin (2005) [http://www.infosdumaroc.com/modules/news/articles-104-abdelhadi-tazi-notre-diplomatie-doit-se-baser-sur-.html]