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    “Whoever takes a path in search of knowledge, Allah will make easy for him a path to Paradise.”
    Prophet Muhammad ﷺ · Sahih Muslim 2699

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    New Hifz Class Enrolment OpensAnnouncement

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    Nov

    New Hifz Class Enrolment Opens

    Registration is now open for our new cohort of young memorisers (ages 5–14). Places are limited so that every child receives close, one-to-one attention from the teacher during daily recitation.

    Mon, 2 November 2026Ibn Uthaymeen Center, The Gambia
    Weekend Tajweed Circle for GirlsEvent

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    Nov

    Weekend Tajweed Circle for Girls

    Ustadha Fatoumata Tunkara leads a weekend circle on the rules of Tajweed, correct makharij and beautiful recitation for girls and young women.

    Sat, 14 November 2026Ibn Uthaymeen Center, The Gambia
    Parents' Evening: Raising Children with the Qur'anEvent

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    Nov

    Parents' Evening: Raising Children with the Qur'an

    An evening with Ustadh Mahamadou Tunkara for parents on building a daily Qur'an routine at home, supporting revision and nurturing good character.

    Sat, 28 November 2026Ibn Uthaymeen Center, The Gambia
    End-of-Term Recitation GatheringUpdate

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    Dec

    End-of-Term Recitation Gathering

    Our students will recite the surahs they have memorised this term before family and community. All are welcome to attend and encourage the children.

    Sat, 19 December 2026Ibn Uthaymeen Center, The Gambia

    New Student Registration

    Welcoming new students to the center

    Watch families arrive to register their children for a new term of Qur'an memorisation and Islamic studies. Every new student begins a journey with the Book of Allah, and we would love your child to join them.

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    “Read the Qur'an, for it will come on the Day of Resurrection as an intercessor for its companions.”
    Prophet Muhammad ﷺ · Sahih Muslim 804

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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.

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    Sanyang, The Gambia

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

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    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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