
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. A recitation that mirrors the form in which it was revealed to our Prophet Muhammad salla Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam through the Angel Gibreel (ʿalayhi assalam). The program is accessible to all regardless of age, ability, and previous reading level. All the teachers are specialized and taught from Arabic specialists to teach Arabic from teaching the alphabets, into advancing their Arabic skills and techniques and be able to read and write on their own. Imām al-Shāṭibī also hosts yearly Competitions, opening up the chances for participants to review and practice their readings; Also, hosting yearly celebrations of accomplishments and achievements of students. The institution has been led by Sheikh Ahmad Othman Badawi since 2011 and today in 2020 there is over 600 registered students in part time learning with Imām al-Shāṭibī Institute.
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
In An-Noor Academy students have the opportunity to advance through 4 levels. The Academy teaches Qurān, Arabic, and Islamic studies. 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. Our philosophy is to engage students through activities and a hands-on approach that will motivate our children to continue learning and practicing their deen.
All the teachers are specialized and taught from Arabic specialists to teach Arabic from teaching the alphabets, into advancing their Arabic skills and techniques and be able to read and write on their own.
Days of the program: Saturdays or Sundays
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Ages: 6-12 years old
Location: Edmonton Islamic Academy
This program is dedicated towards teaching Muslims the stories and Hadiths of Prophet Mohamed (PBUH) by studying the book “Al-Nawawi’s Forty Hadith” by Imam Al-Nawawi .
By the end of this program the student will receive a certificate for his/her attendance and listening of the hadeeth or a certificate of memorization and mastery of the hadeeth. Must speak Arabic Fluently.
The Hadith Academy program runs on Sunday
- Starting date: Sunday September 13, 2020
- Day of week: Every Sunday
- Duration of program: September-Nov, Jan-May
- Location: Edmonton Islamic Academy, New Expansion building
- Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Ages: 14+
- Qualifications: Must speak/read Arabic Fluently
This program is an advanced intensive Quran program, where students will have a chance to earn their Ijazah between 6-12 Months.
- One Day a Week $65/Per Month
Two Days a Week $130/per MonthThree Days a Week $195.00/per Month
- Time: 7:30 PM -10:30 PM
- Location: Al-Rashid Mosque (Men prayer area)
- Ages: 8+
- Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Day: Tuesdays only
- One Day a Week $65/Per Month
- Location: Conference Room
- 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 in 2 years In Shaa Allah. By completing this program, students will excel in many other fields of study with much success.
Goals
- Memorization of the entire Quran with proper Tajweed in 2 years
- Create and empower generations of students who are confident in their Canadian Muslim identity
- Aim to develop a balanced character and personality, enriched with Islamic knowledge, excellence, and commitment towards themselves and their community
- Strengthening Muslim identity to meet the modern challenges of our diverse Canadian and global society
Time: 8:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: Al Rashid Mosque
Ages: 9 – 18
Eligibility:
1. Must 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
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= $325/ student
***Please note: No monthly payments***
Payment Options
Registration Fees: None
Tuition Fees: 500$ per month

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 12/13 2020 : First Day of School (Sat & Sun)
- December 26/27, 2020: Winter Holiday (Sat & Sun)
- No Spring Break.
- May 29 & 30, 2020 (not confirmed): Celebration Day – And last day of the school year
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