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Abdelhadi Tazi

Abdelhadi Tazi (June 15, 1921 – April 2, 2015) was a scholar, writer, historian and former Moroccan ambassador in various countries.

Early life

Tazi was born in Fes, Morocco, and attended primary and secondary studies in his hometown. Since his youth, he has contributed to the anti-colonial Nationalist Movement and thus experienced exile and prison.

Biography

Since his youth (1935) he has published numerous 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 Iraq republic<br /> 1967/1968: Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco in Libya<br /> 1968/1972: Back to Baghdad as an ambassador, he also achieved diplomatic missions within the Persian Gulf<br /> 1973: Director of the Institute for Scientific Research.<br /> 1979: Ambassador in the Islamic Republic of Iran, then in charge of mission at the Royal Cabinet of the Kingdom of Morocco. <br /> 1990: Chairman and Founder of the Moroccan Diplomatic Club.<br /> 1992: Chairman of the sixth International Conference of Geographical Names Standardization.<br /> http://unstats.un.org/unsd/geoinfo/ungegn/docs/18th-gegn-docs/18th_gegn_WP42.pdf one of his important work is the travels of Ibn battuta Rihla ( - simply referred to as The Rihla الرحلة or "The Journey") is a medieval book which recounts the journey of the 14th-century Moroccan scholar and traveler Ibn Battuta.

Professor and lecturer in several Institutes, High Schools and Universities in Morocco and around the world about international relations, civilization and history.<br />

Has participated to many conferences and congress (cultural, social and political), including summit conferences.

Member

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

and of many other regional and international associations

Decorations

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

List of works

Here there are some of the author's 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-American relations history (in English)
  • Translation of "If I see three days" from Helen 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 Ambassador Ibn Othman memories
  • Education in Arab countries (in 3 languages)
  • Official Moroccan Letters - first part

Moroccan-Iranian relations <br />

  • Falcon Hunting between the Machrek and the Maghreb
  • French protectora : beginning and end

Moroccan 'Waqfs' in Jerusalem <br /> Annotations of the manuscript of Ibn Abo Al Ojals on Jews in Yemen <br /> History of the relations between Morocco and Oman <br /> In order to defend the territorial integrity (a trip with Prince Sidi Mohamed in his first political mission in Africa) <br /> Secret codes in Moroccan correspondences <br /> Annotations of the manuscript 'Al Farid' of Abi Al Kassim Al Figuigui (Sata Chasu au Fourcens) <br />

Iran between yesterday and today <br /> Summary of the history of Moroccan international relations (3 languages) <br />

Al Maghraoui and his pedagogic thinkings <br /> Moroccan diplomatic history (12 volumes) <br />

Moroccan diplomatic history as a comic <br /> Women through the west Muslim history <br /> Annotations of the manuscript "Al Mazaa al latif" d'Ibn Zaydan <br /> Ibnou Majid and Portugal <br /> Annotations of "Ibn Batouta Journey" (5 volumes) <br /> Jerusalem and Hebron according to Moroccan travellers <br />

Taha Hussein in Morocco <br /> Annotation of the transcript 'Attorthorth' of Choyouti <br /> The Prophet's medicine between the Machriek and the Maghreb <br /> Moroccan International History (3 volumes)

Coming soon

  • A journey to Hijaz
  • Moroccan Diplomatic History (3 volumes)
  • Annotations of a manuscript about the Moroccan movement 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 15, 2000

Death

Tazi died in Rabat, Morocco, aged 94.

References

  • https://web.archive.org/web/20080820025337/http://www.abdelhaditazi.com/

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