Faculty
All five are Senegambian, fluent in Arabic, Wolof, English and French. Each leads one of our weekly courses and brings her own training and way of teaching it. Read each biography in her own words.
Quran recitation and Tajweed, beginners to advanced
A student of knowledge and a student of the Quran. Ngui dedicates her time to teaching women and children how to recite the Quran across all ages and levels, from the Arabic alphabet, to reading words, to the rules of Tajweed, to fluent recitation.
Understanding the Nafs
A dedicated student of knowledge and ḥalaqa facilitator, passionate about helping sisters strengthen their connection with Allah through reflection on the Quran.
The 99 Names of Allah
A humble teacher devoted to sharing the beauty, meanings, and lessons of the 99 Names of Allah. Passionate about helping others deepen their connection with Allah through understanding His divine attributes with sincerity, reflection, and love.
Hadith study (Al-Nawawī’s 40) and adab of the student of knowledge
A student of knowledge who holds an ijāza for Imām al-Nawawī’s 40 Hadith. Devoted to helping Muslimahs strengthen their relationship with their Creator.
Arabic language; Quran recitation and memorization (beginner-focused)
An Arabic and Islamic studies teacher with a strong foundation in traditional scholarship. Aminata completed all of her studies at Al-Azhar University in Cairo, one of the oldest and most respected centers of Islamic learning.