Enrol for Ilm, Enlist to ‘Amal
Some of you were wondering what happens after the Family Program’s journey of “learn, heal & grow”? Well, it’s the Khidma Internship Program. Rise. Serve. Lead. The next “level” in the Family Program, practically speaking, is to enlist in our central team of students of knowledge. To work as part of my Central Team, there isn’t a lot to it, it’s more about commitment to an effort determined by the person, whether large or small, and then being consistent. The program lasts for 6 months and then we review together the possibilities of higher positions of responsibility and avenues for further studies.
One of the major milestones of self mastery, is the realisation that one is connected on a higher frequency, a higher love that now includes the community and the Ummah at large. At every stage of learning there is a calling, and each of us pay our zakat on our knowledge for this reason.
To work as part of our Central Team you need to:
1- Commit to Ilm to develop skills to grow, cultivate family and revive the Ummah. Family is key.
2- Maintain etiquettes of respect and cooperation between men and women of the org. And avoid any sectarian/gender bias for the sake of unity.
3- Uphold the “second person principle”, which is to promote the work of all the orgs of fellow team members.
4- Ownership for one specific leadership role or supporting role of one of our many outreach projects or institutes.
The worst thing to think is “im not practising enough or im not good enough”. The real criterion is “do I want to make effort, can I take being mentored, and am emotionally regulated enough to humbly work as a team”. Character is what makes the cut not qualifications.
Khidma Internship Program
- Mentorship from Muftiya Nasima and Mufti Moinul
- Personal 1-1 mentorship calls
- Trajectory mapping
- Advanced studies in Arabic via our in house scholars to up-skill
- Teaching and serving roles within our eco-system of grassroots work
- Shadowing members in same gender group to develop communication and leadership skills
- Insider access to team strategy meetings of for our eco-system of orgs
Your Mentors
Mufti Moinul Abu Hamza
Mentor & Quran Instructor
Mufti Moinul Abu Hamza is an Arabic and Tafsir instructor at the Quran Institute. He completed his Ifta course at Darul Iftaa Birmingham in 2020. Before this, he was awarded his Alimiyyah Qualification under the tutelage of Sheikh Akram Nadwi at the Al-Salaam Institute in 2016, which was authorised by Dar Al-Uloom Nadwatu Al-Ulama, Lucknow, India. He is the founder of the Occidentology and Ummatics department and the flagship course at the Quran Institute, The Family Program. He also attained certification of proficiency in Hifz and Al-Ma’sarawi Institute, Cairo. Read here for tazkiyah from respected scholars and academics who have left positive endorsements or recommendations to vouch for someone's character, knowledge, or trustworthiness.
Additional information about the ‘Alimiyyah and his teacher
The Shahada al-‘Alimiyyah has been translated as ‘Licence in Islamic Scholarship’ and is the most distinguished accolade awarded by the Institute. This is in addition to the ijazat received throughout the ISP upon completion of certain texts of fiqh and hadith. Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi is a world-renowned scholar of Indian origin who has lived in England for the past thirty years. He is the recipient of the Allāmah Iqbāl prize for contribution to Islamic thought and is the Principal and Co-Founder of Al-Salam Institute. Over the course of two decades, he researched Hadith and Sufi orders in India, amongst other scholarly topics. He has published widely in Urdu, Persian, Arabic, and English. His publications include translations, such as his work on Shah Wali Allah; editions of Arabic texts, such as a renowned critical edition of Usūl al-Shāshī in Ḥanafī jurisprudence; and original monographs on Islamic law, Hadith sciences, and figures such as Abū Ḥanīfah and Sayyid Abul Ḥasan ‘Alī Nadwī. He is also the author of Al-Muhaddithat: The Women Scholars in Islam, a monumental 43-volume biographical dictionary which charts some of the significant contributions made by female Hadith scholars over the past 1400 years.
Additional information about the Ifta and his teacher
He successfully graduated from the Institution's Faculty of Jurisprudence and Legal Verdicts in the Islamic month of Ramadān 1441 AH. He has passed the final examination and has remained a model student throughout his studies through devotion, hard work and exemplary decorum. The Institution confers upon him this certificate and grants him license in the fields of Jurisprudence and Legal Verdicts, that he may further serve them, for indeed he is trustworthy, capable and authorised to do so. He was authorised by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah. Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah graduated from Darul Uloom, Bury as a qualified Hafidh, Alim and Mufti under the guidance of Shaykh Hazrat Moulana Yousuf Motala Sahib (D.B) in addition to having the honour of being taught by leading UK Scholars like Hazrat Shaykh Moulana Hashim Sahib, Shaykh Hazrat Moulana Mufti Shabir Sahib, Shaykh Hazrat Moulana Abdul Raheem Sahib, Shaykh Hazrat Moulana Bilal Sahib, Shaykh Hazrat Mufti Tahir Wadee Sahib and Shaykh Hazrat Moulana Naushaad Sahib. He is practically and theoretically conversant and knowledgeable in the field of Islamic studies and theology. He has graduated from Birmingham City University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in LLB Law. He has completed a Dissertation on Islamic Inheritance Law in Theology and in Practice.
Additional information about Ijazaat
He attained Ijazaat Amma & Samaa’ from the following shuyoukh in the UK
1. Shaykh Mohammed Akram An-Nadwi
2. Shaykh Muhammad Ziad bin Omar al-Tuklah - Kitab al-Ikhlas wa-al-Niyah of Ibn Abi al-Dunya and Juz al-Ansari
3. Shaykh Muhammad Ayyub Surti; senior student of Shaykh Yunus Jaunpuri and possessor of one of the highest and unique Hadith isnads in the United Kingdom - Ijazah for al-Awail al-Sunbuliyyah
He attained Ijazaat Amma & Samaa’ from the following shuyoukh in Al-Maghrib from the cities of Rabat and Fez
1. Shaykh Abdur Razzaq al-Kattani
2. Shaykh Badr al-Din al-Kattani
3. Shaykha Nuzha Kattaniyyah
4. Shaykha Nurul Huda Kattaniyyah
5. Shaykh Jafar al-Kattani
6. Shaykh Muhammad Abdur Rahman al-Kattani
7. Shaykh Abdur Razzaq al-Jay
8. Shaykh Muhammad al-Siqalli
9. Shaykh Imam Abdur Rahman al-Kattani (possessor of the highest isnads in the world) Ijaza samaa’ (hearing) of the entire Shamail of Tirmidhi
10. Shaykh Muhammad Idris al-Fasi al-Fihri (Khatib of Jami al-Qarawiyin)
11. Shaykha Bahiyyah al-Qutbiyyah (107 years old and student of Imam Tahir Ibn Ashour)
He attained Ijazaat from the following scholars from Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Madinah Al-Munawwarah
* الشيخ رحمة الله بن عبد الغني البرماوي سمعنا منه الحديث المسلسل بالأولية وأوائل الكتب الستة والدارمي والموطأين وبر الوالدين.
* الشيخ حامد بن أحمد بن أكرم البخاري سمعنا منه الحديث المسلسل بالأولية
* الشيخة منيرة بنت جمال سنبل سمعنا منها الحديث المسلسل بالأولية وأوائل الكتب الستة والدارمي والموطأين وبر الوالدين.
* الشيخ علي بن سالم بن سعيد الحضرمي سمعنا منه الحديث المسلسل بالأولية
* الشيخ عبد الله التوم سمعنا منه الحديث المسلسل بالأولية والأوائل السنبلية وعوالي الغيلانيات
* الشيخ عبد الرحمن بن حسين الموجان الغامدي سمعنا منه الحديث المسلسل بالأولية والحديث المسلسل بالمحبة والأوائل السنبلية كاملاً وعوالي الغيلانيات
* الشيخ عبد الوكيل بن عبد الحق الهاشمي سمعنا منه الحديث المسلسل بالأولية والحديث المسلسل بالعين والأوائل السنبلية كاملاً وعوالي الغيلانيات
* الشيخ عبد القيوم بن عبد الغفور السندي سمعنا منه الحديث المسلسل بالأولية والأوائل السنبلية كاملاً وعوالي الغيلانيات.
Muftiya Nasima Umm Hamza
Pastoral Counsellor & Fiqh Instructor
Muftiyah Nasima Umm Hamza holds a degree from Queen Mary University in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and she is a qualified teacher. After studying in Egypt and attaining Ijazaat and an Islamic Scholarship (Alimiyyah) under the tutelage of Shaykh Akram Nadwi, she established The Quran Institute with her husband. Currently, she is an instructor and course co-ordinator for The Quran Institute, Deputy Headteacher at The Quran Academy which she also co-founded with her husband, and a pastoral care worker at al-Madad Outreach. She completed her studies in iftaa at Darul Ilm Birmingham to qualify as a muftiyah. He also attained certification of proficiency in Hifz and Al-Ma’sarawi Institute, Cairo. She is also a proud homemaker and mother of four.
Additional information about the ‘Alimiyyah and his teacher
The Shahada al-‘Alimiyyah has been translated as ‘Licence in Islamic Scholarship’ and is the most distinguished accolade awarded by the Institute. This is in addition to the ijazat received throughout the ISP upon completion of certain texts of fiqh and hadith. Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi is a world-renowned scholar of Indian origin who has lived in England for the past thirty years. He is the recipient of the Allāmah Iqbāl prize for contribution to Islamic thought and is the Principal and Co-Founder of Al-Salam Institute. Over the course of two decades, he researched Hadith and Sufi orders in India, amongst other scholarly topics. He has published widely in Urdu, Persian, Arabic, and English. His publications include translations, such as his work on Shah Wali Allah; editions of Arabic texts, such as a renowned critical edition of Usūl al-Shāshī in Ḥanafī jurisprudence; and original monographs on Islamic law, Hadith sciences, and figures such as Abū Ḥanīfah and Sayyid Abul Ḥasan ‘Alī Nadwī. He is also the author of Al-Muhaddithat: The Women Scholars in Islam, a monumental 43-volume biographical dictionary which charts some of the significant contributions made by female Hadith scholars over the past 1400 years.
Additional information about the Ifta and his teacher
She successfully graduated from the Institution's Faculty of Jurisprudence and Legal Verdicts in the Islamic month of Ramadān 1441 AH. She has passed the final examination and has remained a model student throughout her studies through devotion, hard work and exemplary decorum. The Institution confers upon him this certificate and grants him license in the fields of Jurisprudence and Legal Verdicts, that she may further serve them, for indeed he is trustworthy, capable and authorised to do so. She was authorised by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah. Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah graduated from Darul Uloom, Bury, as a qualified Hafidh, Alim and Mufti under the guidance of Shaykh Hazrat Moulana Yousuf Motala Sahib (D.B) in addition to having the honour of being taught by leading UK Scholars like Hazrat Shaykh Moulana Hashim Sahib, Shaykh Hazrat Moulana Mufti Shabir Sahib, Shaykh Hazrat Moulana Abdul Raheem Sahib, Shaykh Hazrat Moulana Bilal Sahib, Shaykh Hazrat Mufti Tahir Wadee Sahib and Shaykh Hazrat Moulana Naushaad Sahib. He is practically and theoretically conversant and knowledgeable in the field of Islamic studies and theology. He graduated from Birmingham City University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in LLB Law. He has completed a Dissertation on Islamic Inheritance Law in Theology and in Practice.
Additional information about Ijazaat
She attained Ijazaat Amma & Samaa’ from the following shuyoukh in the UK
1. Shaykh Mohammed Akram An-Nadwi
2. Shaykh Muhammad Ziad bin Omar al-Tuklah - Kitab al-Ikhlas wa-al-Niyah of Ibn Abi al-Dunya and Juz al-Ansari
3. Shaykh Muhammad Ayyub Surti; senior student of Shaykh Yunus Jaunpuri and possessor of one of the highest and unique Hadith isnads in the United Kingdom - Ijazah for al-Awail al-Sunbuliyyah
She attained Ijazaat Amma & Samaa’ from the following shuyoukh in Al-Maghrib from the city of Rabat and Fez
1. Shaykh Abdur Razzaq al-Kattani
2. Shaykh Badr al-Din al-Kattani3. Shaykha Nuzha Kattaniyyah
4. Shaykha Nurul Huda Kattaniyyah
5. Shaykh Jafar al-Kattani
6. Shaykh Muhammad Abdur Rahman al-Kattani
7. Shaykh Abdur Razzaq al-Jay
8. Shaykh Muhammad al-Siqalli
9. Shaykh Imam Abdur Rahman al-Kattani (possessor of the highest isnads in the world) Ijaza samaa’ (hearing) of the entire Shamail of Tirmidhi
10. Shaykh Muhammad Idris al-Fasi al-Fihri (Khatib of Jami al-Qarawiyin)
11. Shaykha Bahiyyah al-Qutbiyyah (107 years old and student of Imam Tahir Ibn Ashour)
She attained Ijazaat from the following scholars from Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Madinah Al-Munawwarah
* الشيخ رحمة الله بن عبد الغني البرماوي سمعنا منه الحديث المسلسل بالأولية وأوائل الكتب الستة والدارمي والموطأين وبر الوالدين.* الشيخ حامد بن أحمد بن أكرم البخاري سمعنا منه الحديث المسلسل بالأولية* الشيخة منيرة بنت جمال سنبل سمعنا منها الحديث المسلسل بالأولية وأوائل الكتب الستة والدارمي والموطأين وبر الوالدين.* الشيخ علي بن سالم بن سعيد الحضرمي سمعنا منه الحديث المسلسل بالأولية* الشيخ عبد الله التوم سمعنا منه الحديث المسلسل بالأولية والأوائل السنبلية وعوالي الغيلانيات* الشيخ عبد الرحمن بن حسين الموجان الغامدي سمعنا منه الحديث المسلسل بالأولية والحديث المسلسل بالمحبة والأوائل السنبلية كاملاً وعوالي الغيلانيات* الشيخ عبد الوكيل بن عبد الحق الهاشمي سمعنا منه الحديث المسلسل بالأولية والحديث المسلسل بالعين والأوائل السنبلية كاملاً وعوالي الغيلانيات* الشيخ عبد القيوم بن عبد الغفور السندي سمعنا منه الحديث المسلسل بالأولية والأوائل السنبلية كاملاً وعوالي الغيلانيات.
Subhanallah! Where do I start with The Qur'an Institute?
My journey started a while ago as a student of knowledge with the institute itself, I started off when it was the letters to light course that was being taught back in 2017, I was overwhelmed positively with the level of support I received in Arabic; how our teachers Muftiya Nasima Umm Hamza and Mufti Moinul Abū Hamza provided me with a safe space, and allowed me and our fellow students to prosper in our studies. They lent us a helping hand when we needed it the most, the support was endless from both our teachers Alhamdulillah. They, themselves despite having so many other commitments at the time sacrificed their time for us, to aid us and to help us to excel in our Islamic studies. They showed s what khidmah really means in full swing. Further to this, they showed me a side of myself that I genuinely didn’t know existed, they found my hidden talents and helped me to shine and rise from the darkness into light, gave me opportunity after opportunity to progress in many fields, ranging from teaching right up to access to counselling, which to this day I am grateful for.
Why do I write this post you may be thinking? Through such learning, I learnt about khidmah and what it meant in full implementation. It humbled me to see my fellow brothers and sisters in Islam not see any task as trivial, from cleaning the premises right up to engaging with the community. They inspired me day in and day out to be a better Muslimah and to be a role model for my children, not for any egotistical reason but for the sole reason of raising my daughters and now son according to the teachings of Islam and giving them that inspiration to become pioneers of this Deen.
One of the major milestones of self-mastery (a module taught in the family program)is the realisation that one is connected on a higher frequency, a higher love that now includes the community and the Ummah at large. At every stage of learning, there is a calling, and each of us pays our zakat on our knowledge for this reason.
To you lovely people out there, know that despite our fears, despite our inner voices telling us that what little knowledge of Islam do we have, what impact can we have on the community, that there is always light at the end of the tunnel, and you may never see your true potential but others around you will, opportunities will arise if you allow yourself to be mentored. With mentorship is when you can actually gain holistic worship with Allah SWT, that isn’t simply restricted to the five pillars.
I therefore invite you to pursue the internship programme at The Quran Institute, enrolment is now open.
Khidma Internship Program | Enrol for Ilm, Enlist to ‘Amal. Take That Leap My Dear Friends
- Sadia Umm Husna
London, UK
For the last 2 years, I have been motivated and mentored to seek value in serving others in the community. I have learnt that there is more to Islam than being dutiful to one's family. While serving starts with family, it doesn't stop there; it spreads into the community and the wider society.
From scrubbing floors of community halls or being part of management for a 100+ person summer retreat to running youth fitness classes that bring out the much-needed emotional & physical resilience in young men. Although it has taken time, I have seen the wisdom and beauty in serving others.
My wife and I were initially hesitant to start the journey, but Alhamdulillah, we've been able to improve our relationships with family members and raise the standard within our own home for ourselves and our children. It has been the best investment we have ever made for our mental and spiritual well-being.
Waqas Abu Umar
Woking, UK
I've been blessed to study at TQI and contribute through a voluntary internship. I’m truly grateful for this opportunity. It has been a deeply fulfilling experience, both spiritually and personally.
The support and mentorship I received from Ustad Moinul and Ustadha Nasima was invaluable.
Their knowledge and shared experiences offered much to learn from, and I found it deeply enriching. I also appreciate the focus on da’wah and community service, both locally and globally, all within a framework that encourages strengthening families, relationships, and one’s connection with Allah SWT.
Learning from and collaborating with team members on various projects and events was a pleasure, which I found to be a genuinely rewarding part of my time at the Institute. I pray that Allah SWT blesses our teachers and the team, making this work a means of success in this life and the hereafter.
Jazakumullahu Khair
Moina
IT Security, London
As an intern it’s honestly a blessing in disguise to be able to teach young’s kids as the age of myself we see a lot of people thru my age lost islam and become something different and i’m so very grateful that hasn’t come over to me and had taken this internship alhamdulillah.
Being part of the YSC (my placement) is absolutely wonderful being able to support the girl with advice when they would come to me was one of the best things knowing i’ve become a role model for them, this internship has taught myself to be confident and a lot more fulfilling of myself but also to others which i’m very truly grateful for alhamdulillah.
Samirah
College Student, London
Alhamdulillah I've been inspired and learnt a lot of things as an intern at the Qur'an Institute, mainly from my role volunteering at the Madrasah, which has benefited me in using and learning new skills. I've also really enjoyed working with the institute as a whole, due to the friendly, cooperative community environment
Daania
College Student, London
During my 6-7 months at the Quran Institute, I’ve truly admired the work they do and the vision they uphold in nurturing students' connection to the Quran. I love being part of such a dedicated environment.
I had the privilege of teaching students and sharing my passion for the Quran. The experience was enriching, both personally and professionally, as I saw my students grow in their understanding and connection to the Quran.
I am grateful for the supportive environment and the opportunity to contribute to such a meaningful cause. I leave with valuable memories and lessons that will stay with me in my continued journey of teaching and learning.
Ustadha Sawdah
Madrasah Teacher, Manchester
The internship was a positive experience, and I found it to be very beneficial for my personal and professional growth. The mentorship I received was exceptional, and I truly benefited from the guidance and support offered. I gained valuable skills from working in the sister organisations, which enhanced my abilities in various areas. I would definitely recommend this internship to anyone interested in similar opportunities, as it provides a great learning experience.
Sumayyah Ali
Madrasah Teacher, Midlands
The real meaning of family hit me after week four of Self Mastery. So what is family? What am I doing to improve important relationships with my children, parents and husband. Am I just slotting Allah in to my life through my identity or through my actions? This course helped me realise how Allah (swa) should be the core of my existence, the root of the tree.So what have I been doing with my life for the last 15 precious years of my life? The Family Program, as cliche as it sounds, has given me direction to ask myself key questions which lead to my growth. The arrow is pointing in the right direction now. It’s about the steps I take to achieve my potential which I never I knew I had within me. I encourage you all to join the Family program if you want to understand and breathe new life in to strained relationships.
Nagina Latif
Mother of Three, English Tutor, Woking
Learning the Arabic in your 40’s is tough. Week on week I struggled to retain the information from the class. However the structure of the course has meant that during the week I have been able to access the content again and again, until it sunk in.I was able to listen to the class recordings again and again and attend the mid week trench class with Ustadha Nasima. Alhamdulliah, it worked and I am looking forward to signing up to the next level.
Suhana
Social Worker
The Family Program gave us a new lease of life. It has instilled the belief in us to grow further as Parents and ignite our passion to live a more meaningful Islamic life. We admire how Mufti Moinul and Muftiyaa Nasima work so hard to demystify many pre-Islamic backwardness that constantly resurface in our relationship. We would definitely recommend others to join and start their journey back to living a more productive Muslim life.
Abu Jannah Family
Financial Auditing, Essex
We all have different events in life that Allah SWT tests us with. These may be the loss of a job, a parent or problems in our relationships. These events act as a wake-up call from the slumber and monotony of this life. Personally I faced a few events of my own recently and the Family Program has helped me frame all the different facets of my life. As I approach the half century mark in age, the family program has rekindled my love for the Islamic Sciences to enable one to understand the Quran.Considering all the measures provided in the family program, such as the creche and endless supply of coffee, I see how we can all grow closer to the Quran with our families. I have seen the positive effects in my daughter and how this has shaped her aspirations of teaching our Deen in the future, In Shaa Allah.
Kaisar Khan
Senior Civil Servant, London
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