For beginners
Qur'an Reading & Foundations
From the very first letter to fluent recitation. We begin at the makhraj and never rush, because foundations decide everything that follows.
- Letter recognition
- Vowels & basic rules
- Reading from the mushaf
Illuminating the path of the Qur'an
A Qur'an journey,
built to last a lifetime.
Reading, Tajweed and Hifdh, taught patiently, with love and intention. Online and in-person from Cape Town.
About the Institute
We do not rush.
We build foundations.
Al-Manarah Institute is a Qur'an learning and Hifdh institute committed to illuminating hearts and souls with the words of Allah, through guided learning, memorisation, and tarbiyah.
Whether you are taking your very first steps with the Qur'an, or returning to it after years away, you are welcome here. Our teachers are patient, qualified, and intentional. We teach slowly, so that what is learned is not forgotten. We teach gently, so that the heart stays open.
6+
Programs
Online
& In-Person
All Ages
Welcome
What We Offer
Programs designed for
every stage of the journey.
From the first letter to the final juz', choose the path that meets you where you are.
Beautify your recitation
Tajweed
Tajweed is the right of the Qur'an. Learn one rule at a time, with patient correction and ear-training under qualified teachers.
- Rule-by-rule progression
- Live correction
- Listening & application
Structured & gentle
Hifdh / Memorisation
A hifdh programme that protects the child and the Qur'an. Quality over speed. Daily revision. Tajweed-integrated from day one.
- Personalised pace
- Daily & weekly revision
- Ijazah-trained teachers
In-Person or Online
One-to-One Lessons
Private, fully personalised sessions with a dedicated teacher, in-person in Cape Town, or live one-to-one online from anywhere in the world. Curriculum and pace shaped entirely around you.
- In-person · Cape Town
- Online · Live one-to-one sessions
- Flexible scheduling, custom curriculum
Children & teens
Group Classes for Kids
Calm, encouraging group classes that build a love for the Qur'an. Small groups, gentle pace, beautiful environment.
- Ages 6 and up
- Small group sizes
- Weekly progress reports
It is never too late
Adult Classes
For brothers and sisters returning to the Qur'an, or beginning for the first time. Judgement-free. Patient. Sincere.
- Beginner & intermediate
- Men & women welcome
- Online or in-person
Tuition Per Child
R950 monthly or R11,400 yearly
Sliding scale and student sponsorship are available. No child is turned away for financial reasons, in shā'a Allāh.
Now Enrolling
Sunday Classes
Sunday Classes
at Al-Manarah.
A weekly gathering for Qur'an recitation, memorisation, and basic Islamic knowledge, open to men and women, all ages welcome.
- Qur'an recitation & memorisation
- Basic Islamic knowledge & foundations
- Nurturing love for the Qur'an & Deen
Day
Every Sunday
Time
09:30 - 11:00 AM
Open to
Men & Women · All Ages
"Whoever Allah intends good for, He grants them understanding of the religion."
Our Philosophy
"A page learned with love is carried for a lifetime. A page learned in haste is gone by morning."
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Sincerity over speed
We measure progress in understanding, not in pages turned. The Qur'an deserves our patience.
02
Love before duty
A child who loves the Qur'an at seven will return to it at seventy. We teach the heart first.
03
Foundations first
Tajweed, makhraj, fluency, settled at the start, so the journey ahead remains light.
From Our Students & Parents
Quiet stories,
carried with the Qur'an.
My daughter looks forward to her lessons every week. The teachers are patient and kind, she has fallen in love with reciting the Qur'an.
Aisha B.
Parent · Cape Town
I returned to the Qur'an after twenty years. Al-Manarah received me without judgement and rebuilt my foundations gently. May Allah reward them.
Yusuf I.
Adult Student
The hifdh programme is structured but never rushed. My son's tajweed is beautiful, and his bond with the Qur'an grows every term, alhamdulillah.
Fatima M.
Parent · Online Student
Sadaqah Jāriyah
Sponsor a child.
Change a life.
When you support a student at Al-Manarah, you invest in Qur'an, knowledge, and a future built upon Deen. A reward that continues long after you.
The best of you are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it.
You may not be the teacher. You may not be the student. But you can be the sponsor.
Help raise a generation of Qur'an carriers. This is Sadaqah Jāriyah, a light for you on the Day of Qiyāmah.
01
Every letter of Qur'an they recite earns you reward.
02
Every salāh they perfect counts for you.
03
Every du'ā' they make becomes part of your scale.
Sponsorship Options
No amount is too small. Your contribution builds generations.
Monthly Contribution
R50/month
A small, consistent contribution that helps cover materials, books, and shared classroom costs.
Contribute MonthlyHalf Sponsorship
6 months of tuition
R5,700
Cover six months of a child's tuition at Al-Manarah, an entire half-year of Qur'an, tarbiyah, and growth.
Pledge Half SponsorshipFull Sponsorship
R11,400
Sponsor a full year of one child's Qur'an journey. A complete āmīn from beginning to end.
Pledge Full SponsorshipBanking Details
Direct deposit / EFT
- Account Holder
- Muddathir Fakier
- Bank
- First National Bank (FNB)
- Account Type
- Islamic Easy Account
- Account Number
- 6301 2765 286
- Branch Code
- 250655
- Reference
- studentname.AlManarah
Reference: please replace studentname with the actual name of the student you are sponsoring (for example, ahmed.AlManarah). After your contribution, WhatsApp or email us your proof of payment so we can issue a receipt and connect you with the student you've supported.
Begin Today
Begin your
Qur'an journey.
Speak directly to our Founder & Principal, or to our Administration team. Or fill in the short form below, we'll guide you to the programme that meets you where you are.
Cape Town, South Africa