Dr. Abdul Karim Bakkar is a Syrian-Saudi Islamic educator, author, and academic renowned for his contributions to Islamic education (tarbiyah), parenting, personal development, youth development, and family life. Born in Aleppo, Syria, he earned degrees in Arabic Language, including a PhD, and later served as a professor at King Khalid University and Umm al-Qura University in Saudi Arabia before dedicating himself to writing and educational work.