Building Knowledge, Shaping Character, Inspiring Futures.
Makarim International Academy was founded to deliver authentic, structured Islamic education rooted in the scholastic traditions of Al-Azhar University and the Prophet's Mosque (Masjid an-Nabawi) in Madinah, serving families across 20+ countries worldwide.
Omar Faruk Bhuiyan
Founding Principal & Academic Director
- •M.A. in Islamic Studies & Classical Arabic Linguistics
- •Senior Ijazah in Quranic Recitation & Tajweed Sciences with Sanad
- •Expertise in Quranic Pedagogy & Curriculum Frameworks
- •Dedicated Leadership in International Distance Education
A Sacred Trust in Classical Education
At Makarim International Academy, our calling transcends mechanical instruction. In an age where digital technology often fragments attention and encourages superficial shortcuts, our mission is to revive the sacred teacher-student bond (Suhbah) and unbroken scholastic chain (Sanad) within an accessible, personalized digital classroom.
Every student entrusted to our care (whether a four-year-old child learning their first Arabic alphabet in the Noorani Qaydah, a sister returning to the Qur’an in adulthood, or a dedicated student memorizing the entire Holy Book) is guided with patient mentorship and pedagogical precision.
“Our objective is not mechanical completion, but cultivating students who embody the Book of Allah in recitation, character, and daily life.”
To safeguard this mission, our leadership team and independent Advisory Board enforce strict academic standards across all curricula, licensing only those scholars whose chains of recitation and teaching methods meet the traditional benchmarks of Cairo and Madinah.
The Makarim Code of Principles
Formulated by the Office of the Principal and ratified by the Institutional Advisory Board, this five-pillar covenant governs every class, faculty appointment, and student evaluation.
Sincerity of Intent
(Ikhlas an-Niyyah)Sacred knowledge is pursued solely for spiritual elevation and divine pleasure. We preserve our instructional mission against commercial dilution, treating every student cohort as a sacred trust.
Pedagogical Sanad
(Asalah wa Ittisal)Direct oral transmission and individual recitation correction under verified scholars holding documented chains of transmission to the Prophet. We reject automated or superficial recitation shortcuts.
Excellence in Mastery
(Itqan wa Tahqiq)Uncompromising phonetics verification, systematic Makharij articulation, and regular formative evaluation ensuring genuine recitation mastery and fluency.
Prophetic Adab
(Husn al-Khuluq)Knowledge without character is incomplete. We actively instill humility, reverent manners toward teachers and parents, and ethical integrity that reflects Quranic values in daily conduct.
Academic Trust
(Amanah Ilmiyyah)Absolute transparency with families, rigorous progress tracking, dedicated pastoral care, and honest student evaluations with zero tolerance for superficial advancement.
Our Certified Instructors
Every instructor at Makarim International Academy holds verified qualifications, rigorous oral audition credentials, and unbroken chains of recitation transmission (Sanad).
Shaykh Abdur Rahim
Senior Instructor of Quran & Tajweed
Licensed Qari with Connected Sanad in Hafs 'an Asim
Specializing in Makharij articulation, oral Mashq drills, and guided recitation for adults and youth.
Ustadh Nahid Hasan
Instructor of Quranic Recitation & Qaydah
Graduate of Islamic Sciences & Tajweed Specialist
Patient methodology tailored for diaspora young learners, focusing on foundational Arabic phonetics and letter recognition.
Biannual Curricular & Faculty Auditing
The Advisory Board convenes biannually to review syllabus progression, audit student recitation examinations, verify instructor Ijazah chains, and ensure strict fidelity to classical Al-Azhar and Madinah academic standards.
Our Vision
To cultivate students and families worldwide who embody deep scholarly grounding in the Holy Quran, Tajweed sciences, and classical Islamic knowledge, paired with noble Prophetic character (Adab) and spiritual integrity.
Our Mission
To deliver accessible, high-standard Islamic education through dedicated 1-on-1 classes, sisters-only classes, and small cohorts, maintaining the highest benchmarks of classical Ijazah transmission and compassionate student mentorship.
The Three Pillars of Our Methodology
Our instructional framework integrates traditional classical scholarship with modern interactive technology.
1. Scholastic Authenticity
Asalah wa SanadDirect instruction supervised by faculty holding classical pedagogical licenses (Ijazah) with unbroken chains of transmission (Sanad) from Al-Azhar and Madinah.
2. Methodological Precision
Tahqiq wa ItqanStructured syllabi, verse-by-verse recitation assessment (Mashq), systematic phonetics drills, and continuous oral evaluation that foster genuine Quranic fluency.
3. Ethical Character
Adab wa KhuluqNurturing humility, reverent manners with the Book of Allah, and Prophetic character, ensuring spiritual knowledge transforms daily conduct and heart.
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