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Mufeed Sedawi

His life
The writer Mufeed Sedawi was born in the Palestinian village of Arara-Haifa Brigade on September 19, 1950. Her parents are Ibrahim Qasim Sedawi and Amna Khadr Sheikh-Abd, who were also born in the village of Arara-Al-Muthloh.

In 1978, he married Lotfiyah Mahmoud Saleh Abu Aql. Sedawi spent his entire life in his village of Arara, situated in the Jabal Al-Hattaf mountain range. The natural beauty and mountainous landscape of his home greatly influenced him, inspiring the pseudonym ‘Ibn al-Khataf’ used in some of his political writings. From a young age, he had a deep passion for reading and language.

Educational path
He attended Arara Elementary School (formerly known as the Amiriya School and later the joint school), which served students from the villages of Ara, Arara, and their surroundings, up to the eighth grade. He then continued his education at Taybeh and Tira Secondary Schools, completing his secondary education at Tira Secondary School.

He studied Arabic language and Middle Eastern history at Menashe College in Hadera, earning a three-year certificate. He then obtained a bachelor’s degree in Arabic language and literature and general history from Tel Aviv University. Continuing his studies at the same institution, he earned a master’s degree in Arabic language and literature, followed by another master’s degree in educational administration and leadership from the Faculty of Education. Additionally, he completed the coursework and assignments for a master’s degree in the history and philosophy of education at Tel Aviv University, although he did not submit his final thesis.

He received a scholarship in the German Democratic Republic to pursue a PhD and submitted his research program to Professor Holger Preisler at the University of Leipzig, which was accepted. However, due to the events of 1989-1990, he returned to his homeland without completing all the requirements for his degree.

Career path
On September 1, 1969, he began his teaching career at Barta’a Elementary School, where he taught second grade. In the same year, he also started teaching six classes at Al-Salam School in Arara, continuing there until 2005.

From 1994 to 2000, he served as a lecturer in Arabic language, Arabic literature, and children’s literature at Ahvah College in northern Negev.

Between 2000 and 2005, he lectured in Arabic language and literature at Beit Ber College, which prepares Arab teachers. During this period, he also directed the Kamel Kilani Center for Children’s Literature at the college.

From 2005 to 2008, he was the principal of Kafr-Qara High School in the Northern Triangle.

From 1994 to 2017, he worked as a lecturer in Arabic language, literature, and children’s literature at Oranim College of Education. During his tenure, he was a member of the editorial board of the annual magazine “Kaf-Natuy,” which featured literary and artistic works by lecturers and students, including some translations in Arabic. He founded the Arabic magazine “Bawaker,” an annual publication showcasing the creativity of students and lecturers, with four issues published over four years. He also contributed to establishing Arabic pages on the college’s website and was a member of the “Maryam Rot” Council for Children’s Literature for several years. Additionally, he volunteered for the Culture program on Radio Oranim, hosting various Arab poets and educators.

In 1994, he began teaching part-time at Arara High School, a position he held until his retirement on August 31, 2017. During his tenure, he taught children’s literature, Arabic language and literature, philosophy, and identity. He founded the Zainab Center for Children’s Literature in memory of Zainab Abu Al-Aila, a student who excelled in the Tawjihi exams. Additionally, he voluntarily established a cultural forum at the school, inviting esteemed lecturers and educators to engage with the students