TESTIMONIALS
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With the help of Allah.The Islamic Learning Institute is a blessing from Almighty Allah. Sister Nadiyah and Sister Olaiya are an answer to my earnest prayer to Allah to bless me with someone to read the Holy Qur'an properly. All Praise is due to Allah! In January of 2017, I was blessed to make contact with Sister Nadiyah; who graciously agreed to tutor me and a few other sisters who also shared the same desire. The challenges of life intervened and a pause took place. Ramadan 2020, Our Merciful Allah blessed me to contact Sister Nadiyah for a totally different reason and she invited me to participate in the reading of the Holy Qur'an in Arabic with a cadre of beautiful sisters who are encouraging, committed and a wonderful example of humility. I am extremely grateful to Allah for blessing me to have the best Ramadan I have thus far experienced. With HIS permission and the help of Sister Nadiyah, Sister Olaiya, and all the Sister who participated everyday during Ramadan 2020, I was blessed to read the Holy Qur'an, in its entirety in Arabic. All Praise is due to Allah. Currently, I am in the Reading Fluency Class and I am looking forward to the upcoming Arabic grammar class. I encourage all those who have a desire to learn the Arabic language and are in search of patient, motivating, encouraging, dedicated, and humble teachers, please contact the Islamic Learning Institute. I bear witness that you will treasure the time and benefits you will obtain from your study, interaction and perseverance. Ameen. Rosa Muhammad
As salaam alaikum dear believers, these sisters are great teachers. They have patience and are willing to work with you. They have gave me the courage and strength to want to learn more and more each day. This class is the best thing that every happen to me. I have also connected with other sisters all over America and we have became one big happy family. Thank you Islamic Learning Institute for you service to me. They taught me how to want to elevate in Qur'anic Arabic and shown me how it relates to life. Basimah Id-Deen Al Hamdulillah! I thank Allah (swt) for answering my heart-felt prayer and cry this past Ramadan as I faced life threatening challenges with my health. This experience caused me to reflect very deeply on my life's accomplishments and examine my deeds to see how acceptable or inadequate they might be for Allah's approval. Of all that I surveyed, I was most concerned about not having advanced in pleasing Allah by striving to learn to read, understand and teach the Qur'anic Arabic for Allah's Pleasure...I did not want to return to Allah failed at honoring Allah's invitation. I felt desperate for Allah to permit me to live long enough to fulfill this obligation to receive and understand Allah's Messages of Guidance to me in this life. I begged Allah to, please, heal me and grant me the ability to achieve this goal as a part of my created purpose for HIS Pleasure. On the last day of Ramadan a sister informed me of Sister Nadiyah and Sister Olaiya's new Arabic class and invited me to call and inquire about joining their class in fulfillment of my request to Allah...THIS WAS MY RAMADAN GIFT FROM ALLAH!!! Sis. Nadiyah was so gracious and welcoming to me; she and Sis. Olaiya were just like 2 angels to me! I felt that Allah had answered my prayer in a mighty way and granted me HIS Favor, Forgiveness and Mercy...a second chance and I have been in Heaven ever since! "And certainly We have made the Qur'an easy to remember, but is there anyone who will mind?" Sura 54:22. This is my hearts desire fulfilled and I love them both, dearly. Dearly Beloved, rush urgently to the promise of a reward that is SURE from your Lord Most High. JazakAllahu Khairun to you both! ALLAHU AKBAR!!! Mahasin Abdul Salaam |
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Bismillah, As Salaamu Alaikum. I have been a student of the Islamic Learning Institute (ILI) for the past 8 weeks. When I initially started, I didn't know anything about Tajweed. Alhamdulliah with the help of ALLAH (swt) and the patience, knowledge and guidance of Sister Nadiyah and Sister Olaiya I am actually reading with Tajweed. One of the unique aspects of ILI is the research of the Surahs. I have enjoyed this tremendously and it has not only increased my Quranic knowledge but has made me eager to learn more. My fellow students were so friendly and helpful. It was like one big family! I am so grateful to ALLAH (swt) to have taken this course. ILI is an excellent course from the beginner to the advance student and everyone in between. I highly recommend this course no matter what level you are. May ALLAH (swt) continue to Bless Sister Nadiyah, Sister Olaiya and the ILI. Laura Hameed
As Salaamu Alaikum. I thank Allah everyday for this class and these sisters who have decided to put it together and open the door for us to not only learn the Arabic of the Quran but receive our blessings while doing so with each Arabic word we recite. I have been wanting to join for sometime now and finally did! I have learned so much and my understanding of the Quran as grown immensely MaShaAllah. I wanted to be a part of the class to help in my goals of becoming more mindful of Allah (SWT) and myself as a Muslimah. I wanted to grow but I also wanted my youngest child, 2 years old, to see me studying the tenants of this religion I am teaching her. She has learned so much just by listening to the class and listening to me study. She knows the first verse we learned Sura 54:17 and the hadeeth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) we study. This class is a benefit to us all in my home. I appreciate the communication of our teachers Sis Nadiyah and Sis Olaiya. They answer any question we have and provide a safe space to make mistakes and be corrected. The handouts and study information is wonderful helping us to study and learn when we are not in class. Their efforts don't just include learning the Arabic but learning Islam. As I type this I'm still amazed by what I learned today about the indefinite and definite nouns during a study on Sura 23:12-14; It showed how learning the Arabic contributes to real understanding of the Quran. I pray Allah blesses them and all those involved with the Islamic Learning Institute to continue on reaching as many people as they can. InShaAllah I will continue on to the next class to continue studying the Arabic of the Quran. Rasheedah Muslem As Salaamu Alaikum, I have greatly enjoyed my time with these highly intelligent women! The Islamic Learning Institute, With sister Nadiyah and sister Olaiya is so inspiring! I’ve learned so much and I’m blessed to have been able to be apart of something so precious & life changing! They have worked diligently with me to make sure I accomplished all my goals and I’m certain others feel the same way! Alhamdulilah, I’m so grateful. Denisha Day Alhamdulillah! Truly Allah provides what we need to be successful. I was a student of Imam Qasim, may Allah be pleased with him and grant him paradise, and cannot say enough about the years of dedication that he committed to help our community, it was tremendous. So when Sis. Nadiyah informed me that she would be relaunching the Islamic Learning Institute, I was delighted and wanted to support her efforts. I had no idea when I joined the level 2 Arabic Recitation (tajweed) class, how much I would benefit, and how deeply the experience would impact my personal development. Yet my consistent participation in the classes has helped to elevate my recitation to a level I had always wished to progress to, though I did not know when I would or how to get there.The teaching approach offered by Sis. Nadiyah and co-facilitated by Sis. Olaiya, was unique in my experience. They work together harmoniously, and equally demonstrate a level of patience and nurturing that manifests a learning environment that is both supportive and encouraging. They are consistent yet gentle with their correction, and one always feels a sense of being uplifted even when receiving critical feedback for improvement. The congruence in spirit they exhibit is contagious and permeates the learning environment, so that everyone in the class seems to vibrate along the same accord of acceptance and compassion for one another. You come to trust that you are in a safe space to make mistakes, learn and grow. I liken their approach being similar to the eager joy that a parent has when a child first learns to walk. Stumbles are not met with harsh criticism, but rather a joy and delight in watching as you take your first steps. There is a knowing expectation that you will get it right with consistent practice and encouragement. May Allah continue to bless them in their efforts and the Islamic Learning Institute to grow. Ameen. Nadiyah Sa'id West With Allah's Name, Merciful Benefactor, Merciful Redeemer..As Salaamu Alaikum. I am so elated to have been a student in the Qur'anic Recitation class with Sisters' Nadiyah and Olaiya. They were both generous and delicate in their approach, which made it easy to continue to return each week. The class was offered at a very reasonable price and all of my classmates in attendance were courteous and polite as well. Also, the added reading of Sura Kahf on Fridays really extended the overall value of the curriculum. It showed Sisters' Nadiyah and Olaiya's commitment to our success! I highly recommend this course to beginners as well as advanced readers as a refresher. May Allah continue to reward Sisters' Nadiyah and Olaiya and the Islamic Learning Institute with continued success and blessings! Ameen. Binah Mohammed Alhamdullilah. I want to thank Sister Nadiyah and Sister Olaiya for teaching Arabic for the Islamic Learning Institute. They have been so patient and encouraging. I was a little apprehensive with the class being taught on Zoom instead of the classroom. It worked! The lab is an additional support to review work from the previous class. I highly recommend anyone thinking of learning Arabic to register in the beginning class. The instructors answer any questions you have and provide a safe space to make mistakes. The corrections are presented in a way that put you at ease. I have enrolled in so many Arabic classes before and dropped out. This is the furthest I have gone previously. Thank Allah I was able to complete the entire session. I pray Allah bless Sister Nadiyah and Sister Olaiya to continue the progress and bless all those involved with the Islamic Learning Institute. Ameen. Wilma Al-Uqdah AS SALAAMU ALAIKUM. The class had different knowledge levels of the Arabic language. The instructors Sisters Nadiyah Ahmad and Olaiya Humphrey nurtured the class with a high level of skill and patience. Amazingly they were able to somehow reach everyone and keep the level of competence on an even level. The material presented to the class was excellent and easy to navigate. I highly recommend this class to anyone who is seeking to learn the language of the Qur’An. May ALLAH continue to bless these sisters as they continue their mission to get anyone who is willing to learn how to read the Qur’an. Aneesah Salahuddin As Salaamu Alaikum, My name is El Amin. This course is structured with superb student and instructor coordination. The method of teaching is taught with a lot of patience. I intend to complete the whole course, Alhamdulilah. Abdullah El Amin |
Alhamdulilah it has been a wonderful journey to be in The Islamic Learning Institute as a student. I thank Allah for Sis Nadiyah and Sis Olaiya for the program. It has helped me to be more confident and to think with the Quran,with the help of the discussion classes. I have completed the first level, now with the second level. I'm ready to start the Intro in Arabic Grammar in October. I recommend this program for brothers and sisters who wants to learn Quranic Arabic. Raheem Ali
Alhamdulillah. This has been the most blessed experience in learning Arabic. The teachers are great. The system is very easy to learn. All Arabic classes I’ve taken were very difficult. The method established by Imam Qasim Ahmed has made it easy to learn without fear of failure.Teacher Sister Nadiyah Ahmed is very patient and spends time with her students. I enjoyed the class and signed up for the next level. I’m excited. Sharon Shafeqah DeBruhl
As Salaamu Alaikum, I want to express my deepest and most sincere gratitude to Sister Nadiyah and Sister Olaiya for their genuine commitment and dedication in sharing the blessings of Allah through the study of Quranic Arabic. I have recently accepted Islam as a way of life, my choice to participate in this class was a natural progression and next step into having a deeper understanding and building my relationship with Allah. I had no idea what to expect, I just knew I wanted to share in this experience. The beauty in this process for me was and still is the genuine love and strong community that's transmitted and shared through doing this communal work. With every rule that I've learnt, every letter I've pronounced and every prayer I am now able to recite, there is a healing and love that grows and transcends within that encourages me to to stay on my path and seek my truth. As it's said, when the student is ready the teacher will appear, well here I am ready and willing. I want to thank the Islamic Learning Institute for providing such a nurturing environment of dedicated educators facilitating high standards of learning. I encourage everyone to gift yourself with this experience it is truly a blessing. Alhamduillah. Nicole James
Alhamdulillah! I am so grateful for having the opportunity to be in class with such an awesome teacher. I’m a major stroke patient three years ago I was unable to speak any language. Today I’m reading Arabic, a miracle. Doctors said I have brain damage and memory loss. Sisters Nadiyah and Olaiya are very patient and over the top. Personal attention is given from both. Which show they are dedicated to pleasing Allah. They are the best therapy I’ve had. I now have an appetite for reading and studying the Quran in its original language not a transliteration! The system used is amazing. It teaches you a better understanding of the Deen . The products I’ve purchased are color coded Tajweed and 30 juz in a box are wonderful . We even had small studying groups. I’m going to enroll my 10 year old granddaughter who have been struggling with Arabic in Islamic school. I’ve only completed level one and feel confident enough to assist her. Insha Allah I’ll be attending next level. Please make dua and donations that this program continues to spread throughout our communities. Fatima Muhammad
Alhamdulillah. This has been the most blessed experience in learning Arabic. The teachers are great. The system is very easy to learn. All Arabic classes I’ve taken were very difficult. The method established by Imam Qasim Ahmed has made it easy to learn without fear of failure.Teacher Sister Nadiyah Ahmed is very patient and spends time with her students. I enjoyed the class and signed up for the next level. I’m excited. Sharon Shafeqah DeBruhl
As Salaamu Alaikum, I want to express my deepest and most sincere gratitude to Sister Nadiyah and Sister Olaiya for their genuine commitment and dedication in sharing the blessings of Allah through the study of Quranic Arabic. I have recently accepted Islam as a way of life, my choice to participate in this class was a natural progression and next step into having a deeper understanding and building my relationship with Allah. I had no idea what to expect, I just knew I wanted to share in this experience. The beauty in this process for me was and still is the genuine love and strong community that's transmitted and shared through doing this communal work. With every rule that I've learnt, every letter I've pronounced and every prayer I am now able to recite, there is a healing and love that grows and transcends within that encourages me to to stay on my path and seek my truth. As it's said, when the student is ready the teacher will appear, well here I am ready and willing. I want to thank the Islamic Learning Institute for providing such a nurturing environment of dedicated educators facilitating high standards of learning. I encourage everyone to gift yourself with this experience it is truly a blessing. Alhamduillah. Nicole James
Alhamdulillah! I am so grateful for having the opportunity to be in class with such an awesome teacher. I’m a major stroke patient three years ago I was unable to speak any language. Today I’m reading Arabic, a miracle. Doctors said I have brain damage and memory loss. Sisters Nadiyah and Olaiya are very patient and over the top. Personal attention is given from both. Which show they are dedicated to pleasing Allah. They are the best therapy I’ve had. I now have an appetite for reading and studying the Quran in its original language not a transliteration! The system used is amazing. It teaches you a better understanding of the Deen . The products I’ve purchased are color coded Tajweed and 30 juz in a box are wonderful . We even had small studying groups. I’m going to enroll my 10 year old granddaughter who have been struggling with Arabic in Islamic school. I’ve only completed level one and feel confident enough to assist her. Insha Allah I’ll be attending next level. Please make dua and donations that this program continues to spread throughout our communities. Fatima Muhammad
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