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    Hear our students recite the Book of Allah

    وَرَتِّلِ الْقُرْآنَ تَرْتِيلًا

    "And recite the Qur'an with measured recitation." (Al-Muzzammil 73:4)

    This is the fruit of patient daily lessons: voices from our community reciting with care for every letter and rule of Tajweed. Press play on either video and listen.

    Young hafiz

    Sister's recitation

    “My Lord, increase me in knowledge.”
    Qur'an 20:114

    خَيْرُكُمْ مَنْ تَعَلَّمَ الْقُرْآنَ وَعَلَّمَهُ

    “The best of you are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it.”
    Prophet Muhammad ﷺ · Sahih al-Bukhari 5027

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    ✦ “The best of you are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it.” — Sahih al-Bukhari 5027✦ “Read! In the name of your Lord who created.” — Qur'an 96:1✦ “And We have certainly made the Qur'an easy for remembrance, so is there any who will remember?” — Qur'an 54:17✦ “Whoever takes a path in search of knowledge, Allah will make easy for him a path to Paradise.” — Sahih Muslim 2699✦ “Say: Are those who know equal to those who do not know?” — Qur'an 39:9✦ “My Lord, increase me in knowledge.” — Qur'an 20:114✦ “Read the Qur'an, for it will come on the Day of Resurrection as an intercessor for its companions.” — Sahih Muslim 804✦ “Indeed, with hardship comes ease.” — Qur'an 94:6✦ “When a person dies, his deeds end except for three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for him.” — Sahih Muslim 1631✦ “Allah wants us to know Him before we worship Him, and we can only know Him if we learn.” — Imam Muhammed Lamin Touray, former President of the Gambia Supreme Islamic Council✦ “Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim.” — Sunan Ibn Majah 224✦ “Indeed, it is We who sent down the Reminder, and indeed, We will be its guardian.” — Qur'an 15:9✦ “The best of you are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it.” — Sahih al-Bukhari 5027✦ “Read! In the name of your Lord who created.” — Qur'an 96:1✦ “And We have certainly made the Qur'an easy for remembrance, so is there any who will remember?” — Qur'an 54:17✦ “Whoever takes a path in search of knowledge, Allah will make easy for him a path to Paradise.” — Sahih Muslim 2699✦ “Say: Are those who know equal to those who do not know?” — Qur'an 39:9✦ “My Lord, increase me in knowledge.” — Qur'an 20:114✦ “Read the Qur'an, for it will come on the Day of Resurrection as an intercessor for its companions.” — Sahih Muslim 804✦ “Indeed, with hardship comes ease.” — Qur'an 94:6✦ “When a person dies, his deeds end except for three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for him.” — Sahih Muslim 1631✦ “Allah wants us to know Him before we worship Him, and we can only know Him if we learn.” — Imam Muhammed Lamin Touray, former President of the Gambia Supreme Islamic Council✦ “Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim.” — Sunan Ibn Majah 224✦ “Indeed, it is We who sent down the Reminder, and indeed, We will be its guardian.” — Qur'an 15:9
    Ibn Uthaymeen Center logoIBN UTHAYMEEN CENTERQur'an & Islamic Studies

    A home of Qur'an, Tajweed and Islamic character for the children of The Gambia, founded by Ustadh Mahamadou Tunkara and Ustadha Fatoumata Tunkara.

    Markazibinothaimin@gmail.com

    Sanyang, The Gambia

    Proudly serving the Muslim community of the Republic of The Gambia.

    Islamic Programmes in The Gambia

    • Daara & Majlis Qur'anic Schools

      Traditional Qur'anic schools found in towns and villages across the country, where children learn to read, write and memorise the Qur'an on wooden slates (alluha) under a teacher.

    • Madrassa (Arabic–English) Education

      Integrated schools that combine Islamic studies and Arabic with the national curriculum, working alongside the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education.

    • Gambia Supreme Islamic Council

      The national body that coordinates Islamic affairs, guides imams and announces moon sightings for Ramadan, Koriteh and Tobaski.

    • Hifz Memorisation Centres

      Dedicated centres, like ours, where students commit the entire Qur'an to memory with Tajweed and regular revision (muraja'ah).

    • National Qur'an Recitation Competitions

      Annual and Ramadan recitation contests held by mosques and Islamic organisations that celebrate young huffadh across the regions.

    Notices from The Gambia

    • Moon sighting

      Koriteh (Eid al-Fitr) and Tobaski (Eid al-Adha) dates are confirmed by the Gambia Supreme Islamic Council's moon-sighting announcements.

    • Ramadan 1448

      Ramadan is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent moon.

    • Community

      The Bilal of Banjul's Takusani Qur'anic Recitation brings young reciters together to promote Qur'an learning in the capital.

    • National

      Independence Day, 18 February: public gatherings and school programmes take place across The Gambia.

    • Hajj

      Pilgrims should register only through officially recognised Hajj agents and follow national Hajj guidance.

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