Imam Al Shatibi Quran Institute
The Imam Al Shatibi Quran Institute was established in September of 2011. Imam Al Shatibi is currently one of the biggest Educational programs at the Al Rashid Mosque. The institution was established is being led by Shaikh Ahmad Badawi. Today there are over 700 registered students in part-time learning varying between the ages of 7 and 80.
Mission
Imam Al Shatibi Quran Institute is committed to providing students with excellent Islamic education. The mission is to build a community of Muslims who are well diverse in understanding Islam by not only memorizers Qur’ān, but also by learning Hadith, Arabic and training to achieve perfect recitation.
Vision
An institution developed and designed to bring our community and the young Canadian Born Muslims across Edmonton to learn, understand and memorize Quran perfectly.
The goal of the Qur’ān Academy is to build a community of Muslims who are not only memorizers of the Qur’ān, but also memorizers who have perfected its recitation. The program is accessible to all regardless of age, ability, and previous reading level. All the teachers are specialized and taught Tajweed (articulation rulings on how to read the Quran). For beginners, we do have Qaida An-Nooraniya curriculum where we teach our students the qur’anic alphabets and the movements. Quran Academy also hosts annual Quran Competitions, year-end celebrations, and religious activities.
Days of the program: Saturdays or Sundays
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM/ 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Ages: 8+
Location: Edmonton Islamic Academy
Duration/Length of the Program: September–May
An-Noor Academy believes in creating a positive environment to nurture and develop the Muslim identities of our students but also to learn how to be part of a multi-faith environment without sacrificing the fundamental beliefs and practices of Islam. An-Noor Academy offers students comprehensive knowledge in Quran, Arabic, and Islamic Studies. The program has four different levels. The students learn:
- How to read the Quran and begin memorizing surahs with a teacher. They will also learn to correct Quran reading pronunciation with tajweed (articulation rulings).
- In Arabic, students will begin learning to read and write Arabic; and advancing to the reading of paragraphs and eventually basic rules of Arabic grammar.
- Islamic studies encompass Fiqh (deep understanding of Islam), Aqeedah (religious beliefs and practices), Akhlaq (Islamic manners), and Islamic History.
- Fiqh deals with rulings of wudu, salah, zakat, sawm and hajj.
- Aqeedah is the study of the Islamic beliefs of a Muslim.
- Akhlaq the students will learn duas and learn to follow the Islamic beliefs in all aspects of life.
Days of the program: Saturdays or Sundays
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Ages: 6-12 years old
Location: Edmonton Islamic Academy
Duration/Length of the Program: September–May
The Hadith Academy offers weekly sessions on the 40-Hadith (records of Islamic traditions or sayings of Prophet Muhammad PBUH). This program is dedicated to teaching the stories and Hadiths of Prophet Mohamed (PBUH) by studying the book “An-Nawawi’s Forty Hadith” by Imam Al-Nawawi.
By the end of this program, students will master the 40-Hadith memorization and will receive a certificate for his/her attendance, listening, and memorizations of the 40-Hadiths.
Day of the program: Every Sunday
Duration/Length of the Program: September–May
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Edmonton Islamic Academy, New Expansion building
Ages: 14+
Qualifications: Must speak/read Arabic fluently
The Whole Quran Memorization program is a super intensive and advanced program for students that are willing to commit to memorizing the entire Quran (Holy Book) within 6 months to one year. This program is an advanced program for students that have Tajweed (Quranic articulation rulings) and can read the Quran on their own.
Please see the information below:
Male
- One Day a week $65/Per Month
- Two Days a week $130/per Month
- Three Days a week $195/per Month
- Time: 7:30 PM -10:30 PM
- Location: Al-Rashid Mosque (Men prayer area)
- Ages: 8+
Female
- Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Day: Tuesdays only
- One Day a week $65/Per Month
- Location: Conference Room, Al Rashid Mosque
- Ages: 8+
Al-Huffath Academy strives to provide a fully-focused Quran memorization environment, with unique learning experiences in academics and Islamic disciplines. Students will complete the memorization of the whole Quran and receive their certification. By completing this program, students will excel in many other fields of study with much success.
Goals
1. Memorization of the entire Quran with proper Tajweed in 2 years
2. Create and empower generations of students who are confident in their Canadian Muslim identity
3. Aim to develop a balanced character and personality, enriched with Islamic knowledge, excellence, and commitment towards themselves and their community
4. Strengthening Muslim identity to meet the modern challenges of our diverse Canadian and global society
Eligibility:
1. Must be able to read on their own from the Quran
2. Excelled Tajweed proficiency
4. Must have at least 2 Ajzaa memorized
5. Reference letter from the student’s current school
6. A contract must be signed between teachers, students, and parents in order to commit
to the amount of memorization that must be achieved
7. There is a probationary period of 3 months for the student to stay or leave
Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM strictly Quran memorization
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM school subjects academic support
Days: Monday to Friday
Location: Edmonton Islamic Academy
Grades: Grade 3- Grade 8
Duration: September- August
Payment Options
- $25.00 (Please note that if you are enrolled as a monthly giver with Al Rashid Mosque; this fee is waived)
- Qaida $25
- Arabic Workbook $25
- Juzu’ Yassin $20
- Islamic Book $10
Two payments
- Term 1 (Sept-Dec): $65 X 4 Months= $260/ student
- Term 2 (Jan– May): $65 X 5 Months= $325/ student
***Please note: No monthly payments***
Shaik Ahmad Badawi
Shaik Ahmad Badawi started learning his journey in Islamic studies and memorizing Quran at the age of 10; he was able to full memorize Quran at the age of 12. Shaik Ahmed continuous to purse his studies in Hadith, Tafseer, and Tajweed which enabled him to land the job of the Imam and Quran teacher of Maskid Al Jadid in Hama, Syria at the age of 20. Since then, Shaik Ahmed has devoted his life to teaching Muslims the art of recitation and help them in their journey to memorize the full Quran. He was awarded SANAD award in 2009. Shaik Ahmad found Imam Al Shatibi Institute in 2011 and has been the director of this fast growing Islamic institute since then.
Contact Information:
780.909.9927
780.451.6694 Ext.: 1
imamalshatibi@alrashidmosque.ca
Add Important Dates:
- September 11/12, 2021: First Day of School (Sat & Sun)
- December 25/26 2021: Winter break (Sat & Sun)
- No Spring Break.
- May 29/30 2022: The Celebration Day
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