INTRODUCTION
READ & ASCEND is the first of its kind in the UK. A Quran institute based in North London, opening the doors to a
new dimension of worship through understanding the Quran and increasing your proficiency in its recitation regardless
of your current ability. We thrive upon serving the Quran and its people, in the English medium, giving them unique
insight through seminars, exclusive video content, studying classical texts, measured with exams and events with some
of the highest authorities in the world right now such as Sh Abdul Rashid Ali Sufi (Qatar), Sh Ahmed Eesa Al Masarawy
(Egypt) & Sh Muhammad Abdul Karim (Sudan). Start your ascension with READ & ASCEND. Prepare yourself now, for
the day your Creator will ask you to Read and Ascend.
IJAAZAH/CERTIFICATION - The Ijaazah of Ustadh Jamal bin Abdul Nasir (hafidhahu Allah).
QIRAAT/MODES OF RECITATION - Having received an ijaazah students are then able to further their potential by
going on to learn any of the 10 modes of recitation adding a whole new dimension of understanding and beauty to
your recitation and knowledge thereof. This will be obtained by studying the relevant texts as advanced students;
Ash Shatibiyyah and Ad Durra. Students will be asked to complete another reading of the Quran, completely from
memory, demonstrating the differences between each mode of recitation. They will then receive a second Ijaazah/
certificate of authenticity which also acts as a license so they may go on to become teachers.
TAFSEER/MEANING & EXEGESIS OF THE QURAN - The Quran is a divine book sent to guide mankind. To sanctify
their knowledge of the Quran and to be able to act upon its guidance one needs to know the intended meanings
behind the verses, so we offer a tafseer course that will teach all of our students regardless of ability, the intended
meanings of the Quran. A person is meant to ponder over what is recited from the Quran in order for it to have
maximum benefit, so contemplate over the meanings as accorded by classical and contemporary scholars of this
science (tafseer). Like the Tajweed classes, all students will be able to benefit from a weekly 45 minute seminar.
Students will be tested on a regular basis to ensure they are retaining what has been taught.
The tafseer course is integrated within the READ & ASCEND programme and will be taught by a qualified instructor
of the highest calibre. Tadabbur (reflection) is an ibaadah that has been lost amongst our generation and we hope, by
the permission of Allah, through our tafsir seminars, this will enable the students to revive the art of tadabbur in their
lives.
READ & ASCEND presents all of these unique opportunities in the heart of the non-Arabic speaking world. London;
and in the language that is understood and spoken, English. This will be an advantage to students who previously
would not have had access to such knowledge due to limitations in language or mobility.
TEACHERS
We learn from Uthman bin Affan (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet of Allah (peace be upon him) said:
The best amongst you is the one who learns the Quran and teaches it.
[Compiled by Al Bukhari]
Our mentors come from varied backgrounds from across the world, different cultures and countries, but all have one
thing in common; they have devoted their lives to learning and then teaching the Quran. They all have ijazaat (certificates of authenticity and proficiency) from their teachers in their respective specialities. A truly unique group of
people. They work hard to maintain their abilities and constantly revise, recite and revise more to ensure they are
able to practise what they learnt. They strive to spread the knowledge as far and wide as possible so take advantage
of having access to such people to avoid regretting it later in life wishing you had done more. Indeed it is a sacred
knowledge that comes with responsibility, our aim is to develop students into teachers and one day be united in the
heavens with them as Ahl Al Quran, sitting with those we loved and learnt from for no other reason except our love
for Allah and the Quran.
Anas narrated the the Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
Verily Allah has chosen a people from amongst mankind. It was asked And who are they of Messenger of
Allah? He replied The are Ahl Al Quran, Allahs chosen people, special to him.
[Compiled by Ibn Majah]
VENUE
We are based at Masjid Ayesha in Tottenham, North London. We are easily accessible through various transport links
and only a 10 minute walk away from Seven Sisters Station (Victoria Line). The Masjid fully suited to the teaching of
the Quran and is well acquainted with numerous high ranking teachers of the Quran.
KEY DATES
Enrollment: 20/21st August 2016
Academic Year: Sept 16/May 17:
1st Term: 5th September 2016 to 27th November 2016
- 28th November 2016 to 4th December 2016: 1 week holiday Ahlul Quraan Trip
2nd Term: 5th December 2016 to 26th February 2017
- 27th February 2017 to 5th March 2017: 1 week holiday Ahlul Quraan Trip
3rd Term: 6th March 2017 to 28th May 2017
- 29th May 2017: End of Academic Year
CONTACT US
For more information and to start your journey to Allah
through the magnificent Quran, register online at:
www.readandascend.co.uk
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well as reminders and updates:
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Send your queries to:
info@readandascend.co.uk
Call us on:
07951055218