Aims & Objectives

• Seek the pleasure of Allah (swt) by the teaching and promotion of Islam
• Assist the Muslim youth to preserve their Islamic identity and take pride in it
• Develop a deeper and better understanding of Islam among muslims and other communities
• For our Sisters, much needed facilities with substantial separate praying area and dedicated classrooms
• Establish a structured education system with an Islamic ethos
• Deliver the highest standards of education to all generations in and around Edinburgh
• Educate and nurture students according to the teachings of Islam
• Establish a cultural and educational centre where we can instill the moral and spiritual teachings of Islam.
• Under guidance of Education Board of Scotland establish a full syllabus in Arabic, Urdu & Islamic Studies
• Establish Hifz, Alim and Alima classes
• Create a nursery within the Academy
• Working closely with other Islamic institutions in the area
• Promote and facilitate Inter-Faith community projects
• Unite the community “under one roof”

Syllabus

Our syllabus will be delivered in English and will cover all aspects of Islam including:
• Quranic recitation
• Islamic History
• Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh)
• Islamic belief (Aqaaid)
• Islamic manners (Aklaaq wal Adaab)
This syllabus has been customized to our children’s needs and will be delivered by professional, qualified and experienced staff.

Phase 1

• Perform Prayers 5 times daily, Jummah and Eid prayers in congregation
• Incorporate existing Islamic classes from surrounding area
• Setting up a children’s nursery
• Establish and begin evening and weekend educational classes and workshops for all ages
• Establish and begin fitness classes for men, women and children

Phase 2

Rollout of children’s nursery • Organise Islamic educational excursions nationally and globally • Arrange visits from local schools and colleges • Provision of full Janazah and Ghusl facilities • Facilitate Islamic conferences and seminars

Volunteers

Iqra Academy is made up of founding members and a management team that are committed to excellence and will be responsible for the day to day running of the establishment. We will ensure total transparency with all financial transactions.

Our community is made up of a range of highly skilled professionals, who bring with them experiences from fields as diverse as medicine, IT and enterprise. We are committed to bringing these skills together for the purpose of giving everyone the best possible platform and in serving the communities we live in.

If you would like to get involved please contact us.