Imām Shāṭibi Institute

08/06/2026

🌟 AL-ITQAN Qur'an Competition 2026 🌟

Birmingham College of Humanities, in cooperation with leading Qur'anic institutes and centres specialising in Qur'an memorisation, recitation, and the sciences of the Qur'an across the United Kingdom, is pleased to announce the launch of the AL-ITQAN Qur'an Competition 2026.

This distinguished competition aims to encourage excellence in the memorisation and recitation of the Book of Allah, nurture a deeper connection with the Qur'an among our youth, and honour those who dedicate themselves to learning and preserving the words of Allah.

The competition brings together respected scholars and expert judges in the field of Qur'anic recitation and memorisation, offering participants a unique opportunity to showcase their abilities in a professional and inspiring environment.

🏆 Total Prize Fund: £22,500 📖 Multiple Levels for Different Ages and Abilities 🎓 Assessment by Renowned Qur'an Scholars 🇬🇧 Open to UK Residents Aged 6–30 📅 Preliminary Rounds: 12–13 September 2026 📅 Final Ceremony: 19 September 2026

The Prophet ﷺ said:

"The best of you are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it." (Bukhari)

We warmly encourage parents, teachers, Qur'an centres, and community leaders to motivate their children and students to participate in this blessed competition. Whether you have memorised the entire Qur'an or a substantial portion of it, this is an opportunity to challenge yourself, develop your skills, and compete in a spirit of sincerity and excellence.

📲 Registration is now open: www.al-itqan.co.uk

May Allah make the Qur'an the spring of our hearts, the light of our chests, and an intercessor for us on the Day of Resurrection.

Please share this opportunity widely with family, friends, students, and Qur'an teachers throughout the UK. 🤲📖✨

06/06/2026

📖 THE OPENING: A Reflection on Surah Al-Fatihah for Parents & Teenagers

How deeply do we understand the words we repeat every single day?

Join Little Shatibi Academy for an enlightening online webinar designed to bring families closer to the Quran.

✨ Hosted by: The Tarbiyah Twins
🎯 Who is it for? Parents & Teenagers looking to connect deeply with The Opening chapter of the Quran.
📅 Date: Thursday 25th June
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Platform: Online Webinar

🔗 Registration Required: Linked in bio!

Contact us via WhatsApp/Call: +44 7948 533505

28/05/2026

🐑 Eid Mubarak

May Allah accept the Hajj of all the pilgrims and for those of us who couldn’t go, may He cleanse our sins and fill our hearts with peace.

Let’s keep the entire Ummah in our prayers today especially those facing illness, those who have left this world and everyone struggling across the globe. May this Eid bring healing, unity and endless blessings to us all. Ameen 🤲

28/05/2026

Day 10: Remembering Allah During Eid 🌙

Eid is a time of joy, gratitude, and togetherness but above all, it is a time to remember Allah. As we celebrate with family and friends, let our hearts remain connected to the One who blessed us with this beautiful day.

“...and glorify Allah for having guided you, so that you may be grateful.” (Qur’an 2:185)

Eid Mubarak! May Allah (SWT) accept your prayers, fasting, and good deeds, and bless you and your family with peace, mercy, and countless blessings. We pray this Eid brings unity, happiness, and renewed faith to our community and beyond.
Taqabbal Allahu منا ومنكم — May Allah accept from us and from you. 🤍

25/05/2026

Day 8 🎉 : Preparing for Arafah - the big day!

Take advantage of these blessed days as they come to an ending.

May Allah forgive our sins - major and minor.

24/05/2026

Day 7: The act of reciting the Quran is virtuous and generously rewarded by Allah on normal days of the year, so what about during these blessed 10 days of dhul hijjah?

Make the most of the final days by pushing yourself and by perfecting your habit of reciting the Quran even on your busiest days 🌸

23/05/2026

22/05/2026

Day 5 ✨ : The virtues of fasting during the 10 days of dhul hijjah 🤲🏻

May Allah accept our fasts and our dua’s

21/05/2026

Day 4: Maximise your benefits during these blessed 10 days by making a habit to seek knowledge that will transform your life even after these days are over ✨

May Allah allow us to implement the knowledge we seek and reward us for the efforts we put in to become better individuals 🤲🏻

20/05/2026

📈 Day 3: Maximising the Best Days of the Year
We are already three days into Dhul Hijjah! If you feel like you haven’t started as strong as you wanted to, today is your restart.
Check out today’s video reminder on the incredible virtues of voluntary prayers, particularly Qiyam al-Layl. Stealing a few moments before Fajr to pray even two rak’ahs can transform your day and your record of deeds.
Ways to win big today:
Pray: Make time to do even one extra voluntary prayer.
Dhikr: Spend a few moments remembering Allah saying Subhan Allah, Alhamdulilah and Allahu Akbar
Give: Support our ongoing fundraiser. Charity given during these 10 days carries a reward like no other time of the year.
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