SakinahQuran Academy
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A place to ask, learn and grow in faith.

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Study the Quran, Arabic and Islamic studies with guidance from women teachers. Rooted in Senegambian heritage, Sakinah welcomes girls and women to live online classes where questions and encouragement are part of learning.

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Choose a course

One course each weekday, provisionally at 15:00 Dakar time (GMT). Your group’s time is confirmed along with your place.

  1. MondayQuran Recitation and TajweedNgui Ndow · All levels
  2. TuesdayUnderstanding the NafsPulo Cham · All levels
  3. WednesdayThe 99 Names of AllahBineta Niang · All levels
  4. ThursdayThe 40 Hadith of Al‑NawawīOumy Diene · Intermediate
  5. FridayArabic Language and Quran MemorizationAminata Seck · Beginner
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Each course is led by one of our teachers. Meet our teachers

How to join a class

  1. Choose your course.
  2. Share your level and availability.
  3. Receive your class details once your place is confirmed.
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Our mission

To make Islamic education more accessible to girls and women through thoughtful teaching and a supportive learning community.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join?

Muslim girls and women, wherever they live. A parent or guardian can also register a daughter or a girl in their care.

Do I need to know Arabic?

No. Quran Recitation and Tajweed welcomes learners from the alphabet onward, Arabic Language and Quran Memorization is designed for beginners, and The 99 Names of Allah requires no prior study of Arabic.

Is my place confirmed when I register?

Not straight away. A sister from the academy writes to you about a group and a time, or suggests another option if a group is full. Your place is confirmed then.

What time are classes where I live?

Published times are in Dakar time (GMT). The timetable on the “How it works” page shows them in your own timezone. Your group’s time is confirmed along with your place.

Which language are classes taught in?

Between them, the teachers speak Arabic, Wolof, English and French. The language of your group is confirmed with you.

How do I join a class?

Classes are live on Zoom. Once your place is confirmed, the academy sends you a private Zoom link: open it at your class time.