بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
About IQRA
Islam Quran Research Academy (IQRA) is a Qur’anic and Islamic education academy based in Sydney, dedicated to helping children, adults and families develop a lifelong connection with the Qur’an.
We provide structured learning in Qur’an recitation with Tajweed, Hifz and revision, Arabic language, Islamic Studies, Qur’anic understanding, and Ijazah pathways with authenticated Sanad for eligible students.
Our approach combines authentic Qur’anic teaching with structured learning, regular assessment, personal guidance and practical application—helping students not only to recite the Qur’an correctly, but also to understand its guidance and apply it in their daily lives.
ٱقۡرَأۡ بِٱسۡمِ رَبِّكَ ٱلَّذِي خَلَقَ ١
“Read in the name of your Lord who created…”
— Al-Qur’an 96:1
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Qur'anic Education Is a Lifelong Journey
Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
To provide authentic, structured and accessible Qur’anic and Islamic education that helps students:
- Recite the Qur’an correctly and confidently
- Apply Tajweed rules accurately
- Memorise and retain the Qur’an effectively
- Understand Qur’anic vocabulary and meaning
- Develop knowledge of Arabic and essential Islamic Studies
- Practise Islamic manners, values and daily Duas
- Build a lifelong relationship with the Qur’an
Our Vision
To develop generations who read, memorise, understand and live by the Qur’an, while making high-quality Qur’anic education accessible to children, adults and families.
Our Core Values
Authenticity
Teaching the Qur’an and Islamic knowledge according to authentic sources and established scholarly tradition.
Excellence
Encouraging continuous improvement in recitation, memorisation, understanding and Islamic character.
Tarbiyah
Connecting Qur’anic learning with good manners, discipline, responsibility and everyday Islamic practice.
Accessibility
Providing structured learning opportunities for students of different ages, backgrounds and learning levels.
Lifelong Learning
Encouraging continuous Qur’an reading, revision, reflection, understanding and application throughout life.
What Makes IQRA Different?
Structured Learning
Correct Tajweed & Recitation
Hifz & Revision
Madinah & Indo-Pak Mushaf
Assessment-Based Progress
Beyond Recitation
Our Learning Pathway
Students may begin at the stage appropriate to their existing knowledge and ability.
Every student’s journey is different. Progression is based on ability, consistency and assessment.
& Arabic
Pathway
Our Programs
Qur'an Reading with Tajweed
Hifz al-Qur'an
Hifz Revision
Khatm al-Qur'an
Arabic Language
Basic Islamic Studies
Ijazah with Sanad Pathway
Tajweed Seminars & Workshops
Local • Interstate • International
CQU – Connecting Qur'an to You
CQU – Connecting Qur’an to You
CQU is an integrated Qur’anic learning approach designed to help students progress beyond recitation.
The goal is to help students develop a deeper and more meaningful relationship with the words and guidance of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala.
Tarbiyah & Practical Islamic Development
At IQRA, we believe Qur’anic education should be reflected in a student’s character, worship and daily actions.
Alongside Qur’an learning, students are encouraged to develop good Islamic manners, respect for parents and teachers, regular Salah, discipline, responsibility, Qur’an reading and revision habits, and daily remembrance of Allah.
Students are also encouraged to put their daily Duas into practice—for example, when making Wudu, eating, drinking, entering or leaving the toilet, entering or leaving the home, travelling, sleeping and waking up.
Knowledge with practice, learning with character, and Qur’anic education with everyday life.
Meet the Founder & Director
Hafiz Maulana Md Fakhrul Islam
Hafiz Maulana Md Fakhrul Islam is a Qur’an and Tajweed educator, Islamic teacher, author and curriculum developer. His educational background combines Qur’anic and Islamic studies with university-level studies in biostatistics, information systems and statistics.
After years of Qur’anic study, Hifz and recitation training under qualified teachers, he completed Hifz al-Qur’an and received Qur’anic credentials in Hifz and Tilawah (Hafs ‘an Asim) with an authenticated Sanad tracing the Qur’anic transmission through qualified teachers to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Through IQRA, his focus is to provide structured and practical Qur’anic education that helps students progress from correct recitation towards memorisation, understanding and lifelong engagement with the Qur’an.
He also develops educational resources in Tajweed, Qur’an memorisation, Arabic grammar and Qur’anic learning methodology.
Qur’anic & Islamic Studies
- Ijazah in Hifz al-Qur’an – Sheikh Ahmed Hajaj Ahmed Yousef
- Ijazah in Tilawah (Hafs ’an Asim) – Sheikh Ahmed Hajaj Ahmed Yousef
- Authenticated Sanad in Qur’anic Transmission to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
- Tilawati Shahadah – Madina Quran Academy
- Hifz Shahadah – Madina Quran Academy
- Bachelor of Islamic Studies (Fazil) – Darul Uloom Online
- Master of Islamic Studies (Dawrah Hadith) – Darul Uloom Online
Academic Studies
- Master of Biostatistics – The University of Sydney
- Master of Information Systems – Central Queensland University (CQU)
- Master of Science in Statistics – University of Dhaka
This combination of Qur’anic and Islamic education, authentic Qur’anic transmission, teaching experience, and academic training contributes to IQRA’s structured approach to curriculum development, student assessment and educational resources.
Ijazah & Sanad
IQRA values the traditional method of authentic Qur’anic transmission from qualified teacher to student.
Ijazah
An Ijazah is an authorization granted after a student reaches the required standard in Qur’anic recitation and/or memorization.
Sanad
A Sanad is the chain of Qur’an teachers through which Qur’anic transmission continues through generations to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Publications & Educational Resources
As a Research Academy, IQRA is committed to developing clear, practical and authentic educational resources for Qur’an and Arabic learning.
Our work includes resources in:
Tajweed · Qur’an Memorisation · Hifz Revision · Arabic Grammar · Nahw & Sarf · Qur’anic Vocabulary · Tarbiyah · Qur’anic Learning Methodology
These include Tajweed Rules Simplifications and other Qur’anic and Arabic educational resources developed to support students, teachers and families.
Through research, curriculum development and educational resources, IQRA seeks to make Qur’anic learning clearer, more structured and practically applicable while remaining grounded in authentic Islamic sources.
اقْرَأْ بِاسْمِ رَبِّكَ
Qur'an Journey
Whether you are learning Arabic letters, improving your Qur’an recitation, developing Tajweed, memorising or revising the Qur’an, learning Arabic, seeking greater Qur’anic understanding, or progressing towards advanced Qur’anic study, IQRA aims to help you find an appropriate learning pathway.