Hayrat Vakfı

What Hayrat Vakfı does

Hayrat Vakfı is a Turkish charitable foundation (vakıf) founded in 1974 in Isparta by Ahmed Hüsrev Altınbaşak, a student and successor of Bediüzzaman Said Nursi, with the stated mission of "iman ve Kur'ân hizmeti" (faith and Quran service). The foundation provides Quran reading and Tajweed courses, Ottoman Turkish language instruction, religious knowledge education, and Quran memorization (hafızlık) certification, all delivered free of charge. It serves students of all ages across Turkey's 81 provinces and internationally in 8 African countries (Côte d'Ivoire, Niger, Nigeria, Chad, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Rwanda, Sudan), Northern Cyprus, Malaysia, and Afghanistan, reaching approximately 200,000 students during the 2020–2021 pandemic period when instruction migrated online via video conferencing.

The foundation's core operational assets include Hayrat Neşriyat Matbaa Tesisleri, a 14,000 m² printing facility in Isparta capable of printing on 40–300 gr paper with multi-color presses, cutting, lamination, gilding, and binding capabilities. The press produces the proprietary Tevafuklu Qur'an — a unique edition aligning 2,806 "Allah" words and 846 "Rab" words in colored cross-page patterns — as well as Risale-i Nur works and Ottoman Turkish educational materials. The foundation operates no proprietary software, AI/ML systems, or digital learning platforms; online delivery relies on standard video conferencing tools. Through its subsidiary Hayrat Uluslararası Hafızlık Derneği, it runs 31 Quran memorization centers with over 1,000 enrolled students and has issued 130 icazet (graduation) certifications at a single ceremony.

Hayrat Vakfı operates as a donation-funded, volunteer-driven nonprofit. All educational services are free; the foundation receives no tuition, course fees, or commercial revenue and does not disclose financials. Distribution is achieved through a hybrid channel mix: a direct protocol with Turkey's Ministry of National Education routes courses through Public Education Centers (Halk Eğitim Merkezleri) and BİLSEM Science and Art Centers across all 81 provinces; the Yunus Emre Institute partnership extends Ottoman Turkish courses internationally (~11,350 students); and the foundation's own provincial representatives deliver grassroots instruction. The foundation is a founding member of TGTV (110+ member Turkish civil society umbrella) and İDSB (Islamic World Civil Society Organizations Union, established December 30, 2005), with board representation including Secretary General Ali Kurt and Vice President Ahmet Semiz.

Name

Hayrat Vakfı

Legal name

Hayrat Vakfı

Website

https://hayratvakfi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hayrat Vakfı is a Turkish charitable foundation founded in 1974 that delivers free Quran reading, Ottoman Turkish, and religious education to students across Turkey and internationally, supported by an in-house printing press and government partnerships.

Ownership category

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Product category

Religious and Cultural Education Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Islamic Colleges & Sharia/Fiqh Institutes (EDAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Quran education
• Ottoman Turkish courses
• Religious publishing
• Quran memorization
• Free Islamic education

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Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Educational Services (Free of Charge): All courses (Quran, Ottoman Turkish, religious education) are provided completely free of charge. As a charitable foundation (vakıf), Hayrat Vakfı operates on donated funds, volunteer labor, and in-kind contributions. The foundation receives no disclosed revenue from course fees. Its printing press (Hayrat Neşriyat) produces and distributes Qurans and religious texts, which may also be provided free or at cost.

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Core offering

Hayrat Vakfı is a Turkish charitable foundation that delivers free Quran reading and Tajweed courses, Ottoman Turkish language instruction, and Quran memorization (hafızlık) programs to students across Turkey and internationally. It also operates Hayrat Neşriyat, a 14,000 m² printing press in Isparta that produces Quranic texts including the unique Tevafuklu Qur'an, religious books, and educational publications. All courses are offered free of charge in both face-to-face and online formats.

Product overview

Hayrat Vakfı is a charitable foundation established in 1974 in Isparta, Turkey, focused on Quran and faith education services. The organization operates primarily through its educational programs including Kur'an-ı Kerim and Tecvitli Okuma Kursları (Quran reading courses), Osmanlıca Kursları (Ottoman Turkish courses), and various competitions and summer programs. Its publishing arm, Hayrat Neşriyat, operates a 14,000 m² printing facility in Isparta producing Quran copies and religious publications. The foundation offers both in-person and online courses, with online learning expanded significantly during the pandemic period, reaching approximately 200,000 students annually. The organization also conducts international activities in Africa, Cyprus, and through partnerships with Yunus Emre Institutes globally.

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Brands

• Hayrat Neşriyat: The publishing and printing arm of the foundation, responsible for printing Quranic materials, religious texts, and educational publications. Operates a 14,000 m² facility in Isparta.

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2016Memorandum of Agreement signed with IIUM for cooperation in academic and educational activities related to Islamic studies and the dissemination of Bediüzzaman Said Nursi's legacy.
• Special Education and Guidance Services General Directorate (Özel Eğitim ve Rehberlik Hizmetleri Genel Müdürlüğü)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2014Special protocol with the General Directorate for Special Education and Guidance Services to offer Osmanlıca courses at BİLSEM (Science and Art Centers) for gifted students.
• Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı (Turkish Religious Affairs Directorate)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Hayrat Vakfı supported the Diyanet's Somalia aid campaign 'Her Evden Bir Fitre Bir İftar Afrika'ya' with a 670,000 TL donation and a $400,000 USD contribution collected from foundation members, delivered to President Prof. Dr. Mehmet Görmez.
• İslâm Dünyası Sivil Toplum Kuruluşları Birliği (İDSB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 December 2005Hayrat Vakfı is a founding member of İDSB (Islamic World Civil Society Organizations Union), established December 30, 2005, as an 'International Organization' with cabinet and Presidential approval under Law No. 3335. İDSB aims to ensure unity and coordination among Islamic world civil society organizations, contribute to global justice, peace and stability, protect fundamental rights and freedoms, and promote Islamic culture and values. Hayrat Vakfı's Av. Ali Kurt serves as İDSB Secretary General.
• Türkiye Gönüllü Teşekküller Vakfı (TGTV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHayrat Vakfı is a founding member of TGTV, Turkey's largest civil society umbrella organization with 110+ member organizations. Hayrat Vakfı representatives Ahmet Semiz and Metin Uçar sit on TGTV's High Consultation Board, Management and Executive Boards.
• Ministry of National Education (MEB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHayrat Vakfı signed a protocol with MEB to organize 'Osmanlı Türkçesi' and 'Kur'an ve Tecvitli Okuma Kursları' nationwide. The protocol covers MEB's Public Education Centers (Halk Eğitim Merkezleri) in all 81 provinces and BİLSEM institutions, aiming to preserve historical and cultural heritage and transfer these values to new generations.
• Uluslararası Eğitimciler Derneği (ULUED)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the 'Aydınlık Yarınlara' Awarded Online Book Reading Competition with Hayrat Vakfı and MEB. The 4th edition was held in 2026. The competition aims to develop reading habits among youth.
• Yunus Emre InstituteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational partnership for Osmanlıca Turkish language courses. Hayrat Vakfı provides curriculum and instructors while Yunus Emre Institute provides infrastructure and international reach in many countries worldwide. Approximately 11,350 international students attended these courses.
• Kıbrıs Vakıflar İdaresi (Evkaf)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner in the 'Ramazan Sokağı' (Ramadan Street) event organized in Lefkoşa, North Cyprus, March 2026. Evkaf co-sponsored the event with Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Embassy, TİKA, and YTB.
• TC Kalkınma ve Ekonomik İş Birliği Ofisi (KEİ Ofisi)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the Lefkoşa Ramazan Sokağı event, contributing to cultural activities promoting Quran education and Islamic values in Cyprus.
• Yurtdışı Türkler ve Akraba Topluluklar Başkanlığı (YTB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Lefkoşa Ramazan Sokağı event, supporting outreach to Turkish communities abroad.

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Direct peers

• Türkiye Diyanet Vakfı: The state-affiliated Turkish Diyanet Foundation is Turkey's largest Islamic charitable foundation, providing Quran courses, religious education, and charitable services domestically and internationally. Directly comparable in mission and scope to Hayrat Vakfı but operates with significantly greater resources and institutional backing.
• Sadakataşı Derneği: Turkish charitable foundation providing Quran education, religious materials distribution, and humanitarian aid domestically and internationally. Directly comparable to Hayrat Vakfı in combining Quran distribution with educational programming and operating across multiple countries.
• İHH İnsani Yardım Vakfı: Major Turkish Islamic humanitarian foundation with active international operations across Africa, Asia, and the Balkans. Comparable to Hayrat Vakfı in operating an extensive international Muslim-focused program portfolio and partnering with Turkish government agencies on overseas initiatives.
• ÖNDER İmam Hatipliler Derneği: Association of Imam Hatip school graduates focused on religious education, values training, and youth development in Turkey. Directly comparable as a faith-based organization providing religious education and Ottoman/Arabic language instruction to similar demographics.
• Türkiye Gençlik Vakfı (TÜGVA): Turkey's leading youth-focused foundation with Islamic orientation, providing educational programs, competitions, and character development. Directly comparable in targeting Turkish youth with values-based education and operating recurring competition programs similar to Hayrat's 'Aydınlık Yarınlara'.
• Ensar Vakfı: Turkish Islamic foundation focused on student support, Quran education, and youth development programs. Directly comparable to Hayrat Vakfı in providing Quran memorization and religious education services to Turkish youth through volunteer-led community models.
• İlim Yayma Vakfı: A major Turkish Islamic educational foundation focused on supporting students and providing religious education across Turkey. Directly comparable as a faith-based educational vakıf serving similar student demographics and offering similar Quran and religious instruction programs.

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