Madrasah (Islamic Institute of Education)
It is an undeniable fact that we live in a society where there is a dire lack of Islamic knowledge. This is startling considering the age we live in; where we have masses of information at our disposal. Yet at the same time it seems it is also having the least effect. Even when we are made aware of something, we turn a blind eye to it. There is a common mindset that ‘ignorance is bliss’; this could not be more wrong!
In a famous narration, the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings Be upon Him) reported: ‘Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim’. No doubt, knowledge brings one closer to Allah (The Most High) and crucially reminds an individual of their ultimate purpose in this ephemeral world.
With this in mind, Masjid-E-Quba is proud to offer Madrasah classes for children and young adults. The traditional system of Islamic education ensures that every child has the understanding of at least the fundamental tenets of faith and jurisprudence; which allows one to fulfil basic and obligatory acts of worship. Indeed, it is the right of a child that they are educated on essential matters of faith and are raised with teachings of moral behaviour. Therefore, every parent has a responsibility to ensure that they find an appropriate Madrasah for their child to attend.
One of our core aims is to commit to the development of each individual. This entails creating an environment for the student which is conducive to their learning. Taking this into account, we have devised a system whereby each student is given the opportunity to maximise their potential.
Madrasah System
Classes structured according to size, age and individual student progression – This allows teachers to spend more time per child and helps students to progress together throughout their time in Madrasah. Moreover, this allows us to make use of dedicated teachers to assist students who require additional support. Likewise, students who excel can be allocated additional material to advance their own learning. In this way, we are able to tailor the education to suit the needs of each individual student and facilitate a personal and dedicated pathway of learning.
Employment of English-speaking teachers – To aid effective communication between teacher and student. Not only does this help make learning more simple, it also strengthens the relationship between teacher and student. Overall, this encourages a willingness to learn and creates an all-round positive experience.
Introduction of a new versatile yet robust syllabus – A unique blend of necessary religious knowledge, coupled with a focus on instilling virtuous conduct. We believe this is more relevant for the students and is appropriate for the contemporary age.
Syllabus Overview (Non-exhaustive)
Qur’an: Recitation of the Holy Qur’an with correct pronunciation (Tajweed)
Fiqh: Issues concerning Wudhu (Ablution), Ghusl (Ritual Purification), Salah
Aqeedah: Five Pillars of Islam, Necessary beliefs regarding Allah, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, the Day of Judgement
General Knowledge: Memorisation of core Surah’s and Duas, The History of Islam, Stories of the Prophets
Character Building: God consciousness, Reverence of the Prophets and pious predecessors, Respect of elders, Patience, Humility, Compassion, Being courteous and showing kindness to others
In addition, we have also introduced a variety of exciting non-Madrasah related activities (free of charge), including:
Namaz League: A points-based system – similar to a football league table – in which students are incentivised to attend congregational prayer on the weekend. Students are drawn teams and effectively ‘play’ against one another, with prizes to be given at the end of the year for those with the highest number of points
Football Club: Weekly two hour game at the local park, culminating in the students attending the Masjid for Dhuhr Salah (even those who are not necessarily part of Namaz League)
Litter-Picking: A student-led project to clean up the local streets surrounding the Masjid
Homework Club: Regular sessions to help students with their schoolwork, with different volunteers on hand to assist, based on their personal skills and qualifications
Bonus Days: Occasional events to reward our students for their hard work and contribution
It is not possible to fully appreciate the crucial function that a Madrasah fulfils in sowing the seeds of faith which will later flourish. We firmly believe this new system of learning, nurturing and rewarding will result in the positive development of our students. Not only will it improve their wellbeing, it will also enable them to become well-rounded individuals and ultimately benefit the community as a whole.
Admissions Procedure
- Obtain an admissions form – You can do this by visiting the Masjid where a member of the management committee will provide you with a form.
- Submit the form, along with a birth certificate for the child. Following this, a member of the management committee will process the form and place your child on a waiting list (due to popular demand, unfortunately we are unable to specify a time period for this).
- Once your child’s place is confirmed, you must pay the admission fee (£30).
Please note that the new admissions period opens on 1st July and closes on 20th August. We will not accept any new enrolments outside this time period.
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Important Information:
- The Madrasah runs from Monday to Friday, 5pm to 7pm
- Ages 4-14 only, for both boys and girls
- Boys are taught by male teachers and girls are taught by female teachers
- Teachers have been carefully selected based on their respective capabilities
- All our staff are DBS cleared and are continually trained to improve their skills
- Madrasah year runs from September to September; including a break for Winter, Spring, Summer, Ramadan and other important Islamic dates
- Mock exams take place during the year, with final exams taking place at the end of the year
- Fees are collected at the beginning of each month (£25 per child)
- Monthly assemblies and reward ceremonies are held to encourage students
Our Policies:
We have strict policies in place which are designed to highlight our commitment to your child and to ensure that there is a three-way connection between the Madrasah, the parents and the student.
We also ask all students to adhere to our Behaviour Policy, which is vital in helping to ensure that every child is given the best opportunity to learn.
We regularly monitor the progression of students to make the best use of the resources at our disposal, in order to provide the highest level of education for each student.
For all enquiries, please speak to a member of the management committee from Monday to Friday between 5pm and 7pm or Contact Us.