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 sessions 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.
The khidma program is the perfect continuation after learning and having a vision through the family program. I got to put everything I learnt into practice, and not only that, but the mentorship sessions Mufti offered throughout the internship really helped in shaping my ideas about dawah and where I need to improve. Something Mufti Moinul said in the beginning of the internship that stuck with me, was along the lines of "I want you to serve according to how much you love Allah (swa) " and I immediately knew that this is a place where I want to be, where the mentor wants us to develop ourselves in a way that we are here not for anyone else but for Allah and our internal state is what makes us want to give.
During the internship, I got to have a closer look at how The Quran Institute is, where I found a beautiful Islamic environment, suhbah and a group that came together to do work for the sake of Allah. It really feels like a family, a home away from home. Alhamdulillah, the growth I've seen in myself, both inwardly in my development and outwardly in the work I do, has been nothing short of amazing.
Converts often feel sad that they didn’t have that chance to grow up within a muslim family and community, which is completely understandable. This aspect of their life, where they feel like they’ve been missing out and didn’t have a specific experience with Islam, is something a lot of us born Muslims can also go through because we are not in a normal Islamic setting compared to the times when Muslims lived under an Islamic civilization and leader.
We more often than not are estranged from the same deen we were born into, and we too sometimes feel that we have been brought back to life through Islam because of the wrong way of thinking or incorrect understanding we’ve been taught, or maybe not taught from a young age and also lack interest in wanting to know. In the Quran, there’s an ayah that came to mind while writing this. Allah says in surah Al-Hujurat Ayah 14: قَالَتِ الْأَعْرَابُ آمَنَّا ۖ قُل لَّمْ تُؤْمِنُوا وَلَٰكِن قُولُوا أَسْلَمْنَا وَلَمَّا يَدْخُلِ الْإِيمَانُ فِي قُلُوبِكُمْ ۖ وَإِن تُطِيعُوا اللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُ لَا يَلِتْكُم مِّنْ أَعْمَالِكُمْ شَيْئًا ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ (14) Translated meaning: Some of˺ the nomadic Arabs say, “We believe.” Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “You have not believed. But say, ‘We have submitted,’ for faith has not yet entered your hearts. But if you obey Allah and His Messenger ˹wholeheartedly˺, He will not discount anything from ˹the reward of˺ your deeds. Allah is truly All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.”
A lot of us Muslims are just that; Muslims, not really Momins (Believers), Eman hasn’t really properly entered our hearts, and this results in us believing in something but completely separating that belief from reality. However, we have been brought up in madrasahs and raised by practising parents all our lives. I’ve studied for some time and joined different organizations in the past, and Alhamdulilah, benefited from all of them.
It always felt like I was in this vast, open land with hundreds of different rooms, and each room had a different focus. I had to choose to be in only one room at a time, either in the room that is focused more on spiritual development, or the room that was focused on politics, or another that focused on academics, and above that, my personal and familial life was in another completely separate room. I felt like I was running from one room to another, trying to connect things together and make sense of the world based on Islam, but each time I would get pulled to a different room. I didn’t know or wasn’t even able to visualize how they could all be in one house. Then Allah showed me a beautiful door in this vast land, that door was The Family Program, and through that door I entered the house and home of The Quran Institute.
I can now see the connection between the Quran and life, how it applies to my personal and familial life, and how it’s connected to the ummah, politics, spiritual development, healing, Islamic knowledge… etc. I was a Muslim, but Eman didn’t really enter my heart. How could it when I didn’t even properly understand what Islam is? As a sister who has entered that door and has been in this home (The Quran Institute) and The Family Program for some time, I would just like to say that it is beautiful, feels like home and is aligned with what Allah and his messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم describe Islam to be. This Deen is beautiful and is meant to enhance all aspects of your life as a believing slave and servant of Allah. For me, I feel like I’ve been missing out my whole life.
Isra
School Teacher, Instructor and Elected member of the Women's Council at The Quran Institute, Canada
For the last 2 years, I have been pushed and mentored to see and seek value in serving others in the community. I have learnt that there is more to only being dutiful to the ones in your home.
While serving starts with family, it doesn’t stop there, it spreads in to the wider members of society. From scrubbing floors to community halls, being part of management for a 100+ person summer retreat, to running a youth fitness classes that bring out the needed emotional & physical reliance in young men.
Although it has taken time, I have seen the wisdom and beauty in serving others.We were initially hesitant to start the journey but Alhamdulillah my wife and I have been able to improve relationships we have 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
The internship came at the perfect time for me, just as I was wondering what I would do after the family programme ended. It helped me understand the importance of serving the community while continuing to learn and develop my deen. It gave me the chance to give back to the ummah under the guidance and mentorship of our teachers, with the flexibility to choose from many different roles.
I was able to support the Mothers and Daughters Club, which I had attended with my own daughters and nieces the year before, and it was such a fulfilling experience to contribute in return. I also assisted in the madrasah, even in my own daughter’s class, which she really enjoyed. Through these experiences, I was able to reflect more deeply and gain a clearer vision for myself and my family.
The internship also inspired me to continue my studies in Arabic and tajweed, opening new doors for my personal growth. I am truly grateful for this opportunity and would encourage every current student to take on the internship. It is a beautiful way to serve, grow, and strengthen one’s Deen.
Suhura
Suhura
Graduate in Childhood Studies & Islamic Studies, Home Schooler & Tajwid Instructor The Quran Institute, UK
Joining the Khidmah Internship Programme at The Quran Institute was one of the most enriching decisions I have made. From the start, it challenged me to move beyond being just a student into serving and leading the ummah.
Under the mentorship of Mufti Moinul Abu Hamza and Muftiyah Nasima Umm Hamza both who are deeply invested in supporting growth, I gained access to wealth of knowledge and opportunities within TQI’s outreach projects.
What made this internship truly exceptional was the trust placed in interns to take on real responsibilities, shadow senior team members, and contribute meaningfully in grassroots work. In doing so, I strengthened my confidence, communication skills, and sense of purpose in pursuing the Deen through action, not just theory. Beyond knowledge, this programme sharpened my character and how to anchor my identity in both scholarship and khidmah (serving others).
Today, I carry forward not just what I studied, but a deeper connection to the Quran, clearer purpose, and a renewed commitment to serve the Ummah. I wholeheartedly recommend the Khidmah Internship Programme to any sincere seeker who wishes to combine learning with action, and emerge not just wiser -but empowered
Muhammad
Civil Servant, UK
Being an intern kept me more tuned in with the Ummah. Having more skin in the game while receiving mentorship and tasks from people who really care for the Ummah is a priceless opportunity. I live in a country that is practically barren when it comes to Islam, so to me, this was not just an opportunity to grow, but also a lifeline. This life is not forever. If you are on a ship, do you want a rudder and sails? Then climb aboard, because I guarantee this ship not only has a rudder and sails, but also an excellent Captain and Crew.
Nicolas
Carer, Chile
I joined the Khidma programme at the beginning of this year with the intention of improving myself and contributing whatever I could to the ummah. This journey through the internship has been one of the most valuable learning experiences for me. The internship allowed me to harness my creative skills by designing flyers and posters, something I had always wanted to do. The mentorship sessions with Mufti Moinul were filled with gems and beneficial lessons for us, and the sense of being part of a close-knit community, brought together by the shared purpose of serving the ummah through our skills while learning and growing along the way, was truly special.
Rida
Graduated in Zoology, Member of The Quran Institute Creatives, Riyadh
Being an intern has given me clarity, a vision for myself and my family. I realised that society pushes us all to lead individualist goals as this isnt always as obvious as one thinks. The mentoring has empowered me to become a better version of myself, whilst also keeping our family goals insync with one another, bringing us closer together, moving forward as one unit. It got me questioning things, that needed to change, (the things we usually ignore) Adopting a flexiable and growth mindset alhamdulillah.
Coli
Homeschooling Mum (Sunbury on Thames).
I am Hammad from Riyadh, and I joined the Khidma Internship Programme with The Quran Institute (TQI) in 2025.
Having spent 10 years in the corporate world, I was really curious to see how a non-profit community organisation operates. How does Ustadh Moinul bring together students from such varied backgrounds and experiences? I joined thinking I had a lot to contribute, but quickly realised I actually had so much to learn - about how a community organisation which is centred around a deeply meaningful vision rather than a material incentive, carries itself. How does it find people of all ages who may have the right ideals but little professional experience, and guide them to grow in skill and vision?
Ustadh Moinul has an incredible grasp of organisational intelligence and leadership. He is able to inspire and mentor people to shine in what they are capable of. We live in a world where people are often driven by personal interests, and organisations try to align themselves to those personal interests in order to extract the productivity out of individuals. It is truly humbling to see how Mufti Moinul has built a team of people who value the vision of their work above their own interests and take part solely for the sake of Allah. At the same time, they are not subjected to stress or ill-feeling — instead, it’s wonderful to see them make huge strides in their personal development through their involvement in the organisation.
I highly encourage anyone who supports TQI’s cause to join the Khidma Internship Programme and see if it’s for them.
Hammad
Accuntancy, Riyadh
Every single moment has been memorable, so I will pick my first interaction with Mufti and Muftiya. When I first stepped into the Arabic Citadel I was quite happy to stay there forever, lost in ancient words and prose. Our teachers are gems, and my interactions with them were nothing less than absolutely delightful. I remember as well the most recent interaction with them; I was amidst one of the more challenging moments in my life, their very presence and comforting words did wonders to help me forget my situation for a moment and to enjoy being in excellent company, that of my teachers and also of their other students. I felt like I'd come home.
Hadiza
Medical Doctor, Nigeria
For me, seeing how the back end of the org works, how everyone "mucks" in and everyones feedback is listened to is a highlight, rathe than seeing/ experiencing the final result and thinking everything is great and just somehow works.
Ali Abden
Civil Servant, London
I thought that the team was very inclusive and welcoming!I personally found all the messages and mentorship calls a little overwhelming, and I know it was optional, but it also felt like a lot SubhanAllah. That’s my own personal pov though, I know others are searching for a sense of community and really benefit from this type of communication. Overall, I appreciate the experience and hope the internship continues to benefit!
Aisha
University Student, London, UK
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.
- Sadia Umm Husna
Madrasah Teacher, Shura Committee & Women's Council Member of The Quran Institute, London, UK
This internship has been such a game-changer for me because, as an intern, I receive almost personalised support and mentorship based on my weaknesses and areas of growth. Mufti has been so encouraging. The fact that we can have Suhba with him throughout the week is an example of sacrifice and dedication, and I appreciate that he’s so approachable. Mufti and Muftiyah are so knowledgeable, so I don’t hesitate to go and get even personal advice. I highly recommend joining this internship to understand what it means to serve in all areas of your life. I’m so blessed to have this opportunity.
Kulsoom
Muslim Coach, Author & Speaker, Canada
I am grateful for the opportunity to not only learn, but put that learning into action by working with a motivated team that shares a long-term vision to support the ummah and contribute to solving deep rooted challenges with lasting impact."
shukran.
Quadri
Founder, Product Hall, Canada
This internship has been such a game-changer for me because, as an intern, I receive almost personalised support and mentorship based on my weaknesses and areas of growth. Mufti has been so encouraging. The fact that we can have Suhba with him throughout the week is an example of sacrifice and dedication, and I appreciate that he’s so approachable. Mufti and Muftiyah are so knowledgeable, so I don’t hesitate to go and get even personal advice. I highly recommend joining this internship to understand what it means to serve in all areas of your life. I’m so blessed to have this opportunity.
Rizwan
School & Madrasah Teacher, London
My journey with The Qur’an Institute (TQI) started when I was 12, in their Madrasah. I learnt many, many things over the years which still serve me today. However, Madrasah life ends at 16, and I thought, “What now?” just like many other teens whose Islamic journeys typically stagnate at this stage. Within TQI, there is a clear path of progression rarely seen elsewhere. Kids from the Madrasah (4 - 16 years old) can undertake further studies in the Family Program, where they can learn many lifelong relationship skills/techniques, as well as more traditional sciences like Arabic and Tajweed. After this, students are recommended to become interns. TQI is one of the only Islamic organisations I know of that blends scholarship with activism. This balance is crucial for today’s state of the Ummah. It provides interns with both institutional backing (the structure of the organisation with eight outreach projects) and a public platform to showcase the skills that people have. Interns have the opportunity to learn with in-house scholars to upskill in fields like Arabic and Tafsir.
Additionally, mentorship is provided by Mufti Moinul and Muftiya Nasima, which is invaluable given their abundant knowledge and experience with serving the community. I’ve personally benefitted from my teachers immensely, but an aspect that is often overlooked is learning/shadowing like-minded individuals from the same gender group. The sense of belonging makes you feel instantly at ease. Finally, interns have access to internal team meetings, where they can contribute towards discussions about the ecosystem of projects running. Islam is more than the five pillars - we have a duty towards our community. I would sincerely recommend the internship to anyone who is interested in serving the Ummah and upskilling themselves.
Hifzudeen (17)
TA (Qur’an Academy) & TQI Central Team, 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
Khidmah means to serve. But how do you serve the Ummah and where do you begin? With all the problems we are facing as an Ummah, where do you start and where is it effective?
These were questions that were swallowing me because I wanted to do more for our Ummah. That's when I came across the Khidmah Program last year. Since then, I have found solace to a degree as I worked in the Youth Sanctuary Centre to serve the youth of our Ummah with The Quran Institute. Then Mufti allowed me to serve as a Trench Instructor for Tajweed in The Family Program, so I served brothers to learn Quran.
When the Institute had a retreat, I served Muslim families along with my family. The sweetness of serving our Ummah is what gives Muslims purpose in the West. It sure did to me and I am most thankful. If you are boggled with questions like me, then definitely come to the Khidmah Program. With all the learning I did in Islamic Institutes from a young age, this is definitely the one thing that was missing in the curriculum - Khidmah.
Kamal Hussain
Head of Darul Quran Madrasah/ Team Lead for Young People Services in Tower Hamlets
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
I joined the Khidma Internship during my first year in the family program and was inspired by its vision. Through my role, I helped document processes and create reels, which allowed me to contribute to the Institute while also developing skills I wouldn’t have gained elsewhere. I’m truly grateful for this opportunity and look forward to continuing my journey with the Institute.
Majid Mohammed
Immigration Advisor, Canada
Taking part in the Khidmah Internship Programme has been a transformative journey. I had worked with many Islamic organisations before The Quran Institute, working with youth and charities. The Khidmah programme, however, helped me realign my youth work with a deeper sense of purpose. As a teacher and mentor, I’ve long been passionate about nurturing the next generation—but working with the Youth Sanctuary Centre gave me the tools to focus that energy on cultivating masculinity and dawah training raising calm and assertive young men grounded in Islamic values and service.
It also inspired me to reconsider how my academic background as a historian could serve the community more meaningfully. Rather than keeping research confined to the classroom, I now see its potential to inform grassroots work—working with the Occidentology department to tackle rise of secular ideologies. Khidmah helped me bridge the gap between my Alimiyyah studies and Khidmah, showing me that scholarship can be a form of khidmah (service) when rooted in sincerity and relevance.
This internship has not only refined my vision but also connected me with a network of like-minded individuals striving for excellence. I carry on this programme with renewed clarity, purpose, and a commitment to serve through both mentorship and meaningful scholarship.
Niyaz Ahmed
History & Politics Teacher, UK
The Khidma programme lets you get to know the inner workings of the organisation to see if it’s suitable for all, there is no pressure, you can pour into it as much as you like.
Mansur
IT Project Manager, UK
I recently completed the Khidma Internship last year. As a man in his 40s now, the Khidmah program has helped me re-evaluate my priorities in life. Spending 20 years chasing a corporate career will only bring sadness and misery if it's not flanked by you giving up your time to help others. We are groomed from childhood to become drones for corporations and employers, constantly on the hunt for wealth for our employment masters. However, Muslim civilisation was built on Khidma for our communities and the Ummah. I've always personally believed that altruism is not a realistic value; however, the Khidma program is the closest thing in reality to altruism. Helping others will teach a person awareness, self-discipline, sacrifice and how to control the ego. The Khidma Program has helped me become a better husband, a better son, a better brother, a better uncle and most importantly, a better father. It's helped me fix broken relationships, and it's centred my spirit once again. I wish there weren't an ending to it. Khidma to those in need has helped heal a void in my heart.
Shafqul
Key Worker, Council Housing-ASB Management , UK
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.
Sawdah
Madrasah Teacher, Manchester
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
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
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