AR RAHMAN Academy is fulfillment of a dream,which was conceived many years ago. The idea was born, during my various posts as a teacher. I was officially re-assigned by the Awqaf Ministry from Al-Azhar University , to occupy the position of Imam of the Islamic Cultural Centre in London . My time at the Centre re-enforced the belief in the importance of teaching, and the idea that whether as an individual or an Imam, scholar or parent, I'm essentially a teacher.
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This is clearly transmitted in the following narration of the final messenger of Allah (SWT): It is narrated by Abdullah ibn Amr that Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) happened to pass by two groups (of Muslims) in the mosque and he said, ‘Both of them are good, but one is superior to the other. One group is supplicating and praying to Allah (SWT).“If he so wills, he will confer upon them and if he so wills, he will withhold”. So far as those who are acquiring the understanding of religion and its knowledge, and are busy in teaching the ignorant, they are superior.Verily I have been sent as a teacher. He then sat down amongst them'. Al-Tirmidhi
Furthermore, the Bible offers a full description of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as described by Prophet Jesus (PBUH). When the characteristics of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) were translated into Latin it described him as a teacher, solicitor and prophet. The Muslim Ummah is based on the true understanding of the Qur'an and the Sunnah (Traditions of the Prophet). With this vision in mind we have created AR RAHMAN Academy which is both an educational and religious centre of learning and is not associated with any particular school of thought, but is firmly grounded on the principles of the Qur'an and Sunnah.
Our programme of study will include, Arabic, Grammar, Balaga, Literature, Islamic studies, Hadith, Qur'an recitation, Seerah of the Prophet, short courses and postgraduate degrees. I very much hope you will find a course that suits your needs and I look forward to seeing you study at AR RAHMAN Academy.
Dr. Mohamed El Sharkawy - Dean of AR RAHMAN Academy |
