Our Educators

Meet Our Faculty

At NLM Qur'an Academy, our teachers bring together Qur'anic knowledge, teaching experience, and a genuine commitment to nurturing a love for the Qur'an. Each teacher strives to create a learning environment that is engaging, encouraging, and rooted in Islamic values.

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Hafizah Hafsa Ilyas

Qur'an, Tajweed & Memorization Teacher

Hafizah Hafsa Ilyas is a dedicated Qur'an educator with over a decade of teaching experience. She emphasizes correct Tajweed, clear understanding and thoughtful explanation, while using engaging methods to help children develop a meaningful connection with the Qur'an.

10+ Years Experience
QualificationsI.Com
Islamic TrainingHifz-ul-Qur'an · Short Alimah Course (Al-Ilm Institute) · 2-Year Diploma in Qur'an (Al-Midrar Institute) · Basic to Advanced Tajweed Courses · Qira'at Ashara Sughra (Qur'an College) · Riwayah Warsh (Kulliyat-ul-Qur'an) · Al-Nabr fil Qur'an (Kulliyat-ul-Qur'an)
TeachesTajweed Essentials · Qur'an Through Activities · Qur'an Memorization
ApproachStorytelling · Activities · Tarbiyah · Seerah
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Komal Javaid

Qur'an & Tajweed Teacher

Komal Javaid is a dedicated Qur'an educator with seven years of teaching experience and specialized studies in Tajweed and Qur'anic learning. She focuses on helping students strengthen their recitation and develop a deeper appreciation of the Qur'an.

7 Years Experience
QualificationsMBA
Islamic TrainingTaleem-ul-Qur'an (Al-Noor International) · Al-Qawl-ul-Sadeed fi Ilm al-Tajweed (Al-Bayyan-ul-Qur'an) · Maqam-ul-Hijaz (Dar-ul-Qira'at)
TeachesTajweed Essentials
FocusTajweed · Qur'an Recitation · Short Surahs
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Zainab Fahimuddin

Qur'an & Tajweed Teacher

Zainab Fahimuddin is an experienced educator with 15 years of teaching experience. She strives to teach the Qur'an with sincerity and care, helping students develop correct recitation and a meaningful relationship with the Book of Allah.

15 Years Experience
QualificationsB.A.
Islamic Training1-Year Islamic Studies Course (Islamic Online University) · Short Arabic Course (Al-Harmeen) · ERDC (Shajarah, ongoing)
TeachesTajweed Essentials
FocusTajweed · Qur'an Recitation · Short Surahs
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Mahnoor Farooq

Qur'an & Islamic Studies Teacher | Montessori Specialist

Mahnoor Farooq combines classical Islamic learning with child-centered educational approaches. She creates engaging learning experiences that help children connect with the Qur'an through activities, storytelling, Tarbiyah and age-appropriate exploration of Seerah.

8+ Years Experience
QualificationsB.A. · NAVTTC-Recognized Montessori Teacher Training Diploma
Islamic Training6-Year Dars-e-Nizami Degree in Arabic & Islamic Sciences
TeachesQur'an Through Activities
ApproachStorytelling · Activities · Tarbiyah · Seerah
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Aqsa Ilyas

Qur'an, Tajweed & Children's Educator

Aqsa Ilyas has over a decade of Qur'an teaching experience and a strong passion for Tajweed and Qur'anic studies. She uses interactive and engaging methods to help children enjoy learning while developing a deeper understanding and love for the Qur'an.

10+ Years Experience
QualificationsI.Com · Graphic Designing
Islamic TrainingShort Alimah Course (Al-Ilm Institute) · Advanced Tajweed Course (Al-Ilm Institute) · Ijazah in Tuhfat-ul-Atfal and Al-Jazariyyah · Currently pursuing Qira'at Ashara Sughra
TeachesQur'an Through Activities
ApproachStorytelling · Activities · Tarbiyah · Seerah
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Maher Elahi

Qur'an & Tajweed Teacher

Maher Elahi has several years of experience teaching the Qur'an and particularly enjoys working with children. He strives to make his classes comfortable and encouraging, helping students strengthen their recitation and learn with confidence.

7+ Years Experience
QualificationsB.A. · 3-Year Diploma in Textile & Fashion Designing (National Textile College)
Islamic TrainingTajweed & Tafseer (Madrasa Safa-ul-Salihaat) · Tafheem-ul-Qur'an (Ashraf-ul-Madaris) · Al-Khat-ul-Thuluth (Okasha Foundation)
TeachesTajweed Essentials
FocusTajweed · Qur'an Recitation · Short Surahs
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Sana Fazal

Qur'an, Islamic Studies & Memorization Teacher

Sana Fazal is an experienced Qur'an educator dedicated to teaching with correct recitation, explanation and understanding. She uses meaningful Islamic learning to nurture faith and character while guiding students through structured Qur'an memorization.

9+ Years Experience
QualificationsB.Sc. · BS Psychology
Islamic TrainingHifz-ul-Qur'an · Basic Tajweed Course (Bismillah Madrasa) · Taleem-ul-Qur'an (Al-Huda DHA) — Tafseer, word-for-word translation, Arabic Grammar, Basic & Advanced Tajweed
TeachesQur'an Through Activities · Qur'an Memorization
ApproachStorytelling · Activities · Tarbiyah · Seerah
FocusMemorization · Revision · Tajweed
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Huma Ashfaq

Qur'an & Tajweed Teacher | Child-Centered Educator

Huma Ashfaq brings over a decade of teaching experience and a background in Psychology to her Qur'an classes. She seeks to understand each child's individual needs and uses storytelling, interactive activities and encouraging conversations to make learning meaningful and spiritually enriching.

10+ Years Experience
QualificationsBS in Psychology
Islamic TrainingBasic Tajweed (Al-Huda Institute and Rehman International Academy)
TeachesQur'an Through Activities
ApproachStorytelling · Activities · Tarbiyah · Seerah
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Noor Hammad

Qur'an & Tajweed Teacher | Early Childhood Educator

Noor Hammad is passionate about nurturing a love for Allah through the Qur'an. With a background in Early Childhood Education, she uses child-centered teaching, storytelling and activities to help young learners build a positive and meaningful connection with the Qur'an.

6 Years Experience
QualificationsAssociate Degree in Early Childhood Education
Islamic TrainingQur'an with Tajweed (Al-Birr Institute)
TeachesTajweed Essentials
FocusTajweed · Qur'an Recitation · Short Surahs
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Hifza Urooj

Qur'an, Tajweed & Memorization Teacher

Hifza Urooj is a dedicated Qur'an teacher specializing in Nazrah, Tajweed and memorization. She emphasizes correct recitation and the application of Tajweed rules while supporting students in developing fluency, confidence and a sincere connection with the Qur'an.

3.5 Years Experience
QualificationsBachelor's in Mass Communication, NUML
Islamic TrainingHifz-ul-Qur'an with Tajweed
TeachesTajweed Essentials · Qur'an Memorization
FocusTajweed · Memorization · Revision
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Maryam Junaid

Qur'an & Tajweed Teacher | Children's Qur'an Educator

Maryam Junaid strives to make every Qur'an lesson meaningful, engaging and nurturing. Through storytelling, interactive activities and Tarbiyah-focused teaching, she encourages children to develop a love for Allah and His Book while building confidence in their recitation.

4+ Years Experience
QualificationsI.C.S.
Islamic TrainingQur'an with Tajweed (Noor-ul-Islam Madrasa) · 2-Year Alimah Course (Al-Ilm Institute) · Tajweed Course (Al-Birr Institute)
TeachesQur'an Through Activities
ApproachStorytelling · Activities · Tarbiyah · Seerah
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Areeba Ilyas

Qur'an & Tajweed Teacher | Activity-Based Learning

Areeba Ilyas enjoys creating a warm and engaging learning environment for children. She uses activities, storytelling and meaningful conversations to help students connect with the Qur'an and develop a sincere love for Allah and His words.

5+ Years Experience
QualificationsFSC · Diploma in Islamic Studies
Islamic TrainingAlimah Course · Basic Tajweed Course
TeachesQur'an Through Activities
ApproachStorytelling · Activities · Tarbiyah · Seerah
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Javeria Hammad

Qur'an & Tajweed Teacher | Children's Qur'an Educator

Javeria Hammad is a dedicated Qur'an teacher with five years of teaching experience. She focuses on building strong foundations in Qur'an recitation and Tajweed while using an engaging and nurturing approach with children.

5 Years Experience
QualificationsAssociate Degree in Arts (ADA)
Islamic TrainingAdvanced Tajweed Course (Al-Birr Institute)
TeachesQur'an Through Activities
ApproachStorytelling · Activities · Tarbiyah · Seerah
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Hafizah Fatima Abid

Qur'an & Tajweed Teacher | Children's Qur'an Educator

Hafizah Fatima Abid is a Hafizah of the Qur'an who is passionate about helping children develop a strong foundation in Qur'an recitation. She strives to create a supportive and encouraging learning environment where students can grow in confidence.

8 Years Experience
QualificationsGraduation
Islamic TrainingHifz-ul-Qur'an · Short Tajweed Course (Madrasa Zeenat-ul-Banat)
TeachesQur'an Through Activities
ApproachStorytelling · Activities · Tarbiyah · Seerah
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Marium Ali

Qaida & Qur'an Teacher | Children's Educator

Marium Ali enjoys teaching young learners and helping them build a strong foundation in Qur'an learning. She brings a warm and interactive approach to her classes while continuing to develop her own knowledge and teaching skills.

8 Months with NLM
QualificationsAssociate Degree in Arts (in progress)
Islamic TrainingQur'an Translation, Tafseer & Tajweed Course (Al-Ilm Institute), including Basic Arabic Grammar · Qur'an with Tajweed (Bab-us-Salaam Madrasa)
TeachesQur'an Through Activities
ApproachActivities · Child-Centered Learning
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Abeera Ali

Tajweed Teacher | Children's Qur'an Educator

Abeera Ali is an aspiring Qur'an educator passionate about helping children develop a strong foundation in Qur'an recitation. She brings an encouraging approach to her classes while continuing to deepen her own studies in Tajweed and Tafseer.

1 Month with NLM
QualificationsUndergraduate
Islamic TrainingNazrah Qur'an (Bab-us-Salaam Madrasa) · Currently studying Tajweed & Tafseer at Al-Ilm Institute
TeachesQur'an Through Activities
ApproachActivities · Child-Centered Learning
A Message from the Founder

"I believe that children should experience the Qur'an with love, understanding, and joy, while being gently guided towards living by its teachings."

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu — I'm Umama Ahmed, an Islamic educator, seeker of knowledge, children's author, and mother of three. For me, teaching the Qur'an is not simply about learning to read or memorize its words. It is about nurturing a relationship with the Book of Allah that continues to grow throughout a child's life.

This vision is at the heart of NLM Qur'an Academy. Through our programs and dedicated teachers, we strive to create a warm and nurturing learning environment where students can learn the Qur'an correctly, develop a love for Allah and His Book, and grow in faith and character. As a lifelong student of knowledge, I am also committed to continually learning and improving so that we can offer our students an experience rooted in knowledge, sincerity, and excellence.

May Allah accept our efforts, place barakah in this journey, and make the Qur'an the light of our hearts and a source of guidance for our children.

Umama AhmedFounder, NLM Qur'an Academy

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