Mishkah University

What Mishkah University does

Mishkah University is an online Islamic higher education institution operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit under the legal entity Islamic University of North America, Inc. (Federal Tax ID 14-1948738, registered in Florida). The university is headquartered at 5445 Almeda Rd Suite 401, Houston, TX, and serves adult learners, high school students, and global Quranic studies seekers through undergraduate Associate and Bachelor's degrees in Islamic Studies, Arabic language certification, and Ijazah (Quranic recitation licensing) programs. It positions its curriculum as inspired by Al-Azhar methodology and draws its faculty from Al-Azhar University, University of Baghdad, University of Edinburgh, University of the Western Cape, and other institutions.

The institution's product portfolio spans the Mishkah365 student portal, the EjazaOnline platform for Quranic certification, the nine-level 'Your Bridge to Arabic' curriculum co-developed with Fawakih Institute, the ISHSC high school certificate program, and a Dual Enrollment Program (DEP) with contracting high schools. Technology infrastructure relies on Canvas LMS, the Orbund Student Information System for admissions, and EduOnGo for live session delivery. Revenue is generated through tuition (per-credit and program-level pricing with installment plans), Ejaza certification fees (with periodic 50% discounts), and tax-deductible donations including Zakat and Sadaqah. The institution is working toward SACSCOC accreditation, reporting 70-80% completion, and maintains academic partnerships with Zaytuna University, Fawakih Institute, the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati (ICGC), and the Institute for Islamic, Christian and Jewish Studies (ICJS).

Mishkah pursues a community-led and event-driven go-to-market model, leveraging a student referral program that offers up to 100% tuition discount for 10+ referrals, conference participation at ISNA Education Forum, AMJA Imam's Conference, and Houston Ilmfest, and interfaith partnerships to attract students globally. Distribution is primarily online through Canvas and Orbund self-serve enrollment, supplemented by in-person weekend intensives at partner Islamic centers and the dedicated EjazaOnline portal. Marketing channels include Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube recorded lectures, weekly email newsletters, content marketing on mishkahu.com, and passive fundraising through the AmazonSmile program.

Name

Mishkah University

Legal name

Islamic University of North America, Inc.

Website

https://mishkahu.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mishkah University is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit online Islamic higher education institution offering Associate and Bachelor's degrees in Islamic Studies, Arabic language certification, and Quranic Ijazah programs to global students, delivered via Canvas LMS, Orbund SIS, and the EjazaOnline platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Islamic Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Language Schools (611630), Junior Colleges (61121)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Islamic Colleges & Sharia/Fiqh Institutes (EDAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Online Islamic education
• Islamic higher education
• Quranic certification programs
• Arabic language learning
• Islamic studies degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Mishkah University charges tuition for undergraduate degree programs (Associate and Bachelor's), Arabic language certificate programs, and High School Certificate programs. Fees vary by program with per-credit pricing for high school courses. The university also offers installment plans for tuition payment.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Federal Tax ID 14-1948738), Mishkah receives tax-deductible donations through credit card, PayPal, and check. Donations support the institution's mission and can include student sponsorship programs. Zakat funds are also accepted based on AMJA fatwa permitting educational institutions in the West to receive Zakat.
3. Ejaza Certification Fees: Revenue generated through EjazaOnline platform programs, which include certification testing and programs for Quran recitation (Ijazah), Tajweed mastery, and Quran memorization credentials. Discounts (e.g., 50%) are offered on Ejaza certification programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mishkah University is an online Islamic higher education institution delivering undergraduate Associate and Bachelor's degrees in Islamic Studies, Arabic language certificate programs for non-native speakers, high school certificate programs with dual enrollment, and Quranic certification (Ijazah) programs through the EjazaOnline platform. Courses are delivered live via Canvas LMS and the EduOnGo portal, with students accessing structured curricula across Islamic creed, Fiqh, Hadith, Quranic studies, Arabic language, and related disciplines. The institution operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit under Islamic University of North America, Inc.

Product overview

Mishkah University is an online Islamic education institution offering a multi-tiered academic portfolio centered on Islamic Studies degrees and Quranic Sciences. The core offerings include undergraduate Associate and Bachelor's degree programs in Islamic Studies (English and Arabic tracks), supplemented by specialized certificate programs: the Arabic for Non-native Speakers program using the 'Your Bridge to Arabic' curriculum, and EjazaOnline for Quran recitation certification (Ijazah). Additional offerings include the ISHSC high school certificate program, a Dual Enrollment Program (DEP) for high school students, and the E312 Summer Quran Memorization Program for youth. The institution also operates Mishkah365, a student portal, and partners with Fawakh Institute for enhanced Arabic curriculum delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degree Program Two-year undergraduate Associate degree in Islamic Studies delivered fully online in English, designed for adult learners and working professionals seeking a structured foundation in Islamic sciences.
• Bachelor's Degree Program Four-year undergraduate Bachelor's degree in Islamic Studies delivered online in English, providing a comprehensive credential in Islamic Studies for adult learners.
• ISHSC (Islamic Studies Higher School Certificate) Online certificate program providing Islamic Studies education at the high school level for homeschool and online high school students, with per-credit pricing and a 50% discount offered for Spring 2026 courses.
• Dual Enrollment High School Program (DEP) Partnership program with contracting high schools allowing high school students to earn both a high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously through dual enrollment.
• Arabic for Non-native Speakers Certificate Certificate program teaching Arabic to non-Arabic speakers through the 'Your Bridge to Arabic' book series across nine levels, covering beginner through advanced levels and including grammar, phonetics, activity books, and cultural components.
• Arabic Language Prep Certificate Preparatory Arabic language certificate program for students who need to attain Arabic proficiency before undertaking Islamic Studies degrees.
• Professional Certificate (PCTAFL) for Teachers Professional certificate for teachers of Arabic as a foreign language, providing credentials for Arabic instructors.
• EjazaOnline (Quranic Certification Platform) Online Quranic Studies platform offering Quran recitation certification (Ijazah) programs from fundamental reading and basic Tajweed through intensive certification in multiple Qiraat, with 50% discount offered on certification programs.
• E312 Summer Quran Memorization Program Summer intensive course for students aged 10-16 to improve Quran recitation and memorize portions of the Quran, distributed across four levels with 20 hours total instruction.
• Fawakih Arabic Program Enhanced Arabic language program for non-native speakers developed in collaboration with Fawakih Institute, implementing their comprehensive curriculum with extended class times and Mishkah-trained instructors starting from Arabic I.
• Ejaza Certification Programs (Tajweed, Ijazah, Memorization) Suite of Quranic certification programs on the EjazaOnline platform including E411 Tajweed mastery testing, E412 Full Quran memorization certification, E413 Partial Quran memorization certification, E414 Ijazah readiness certification, E415 Shatibiyyah and Durrah study certification, and E416 Tibb al-Nashr study certification.
• Mishkah365 Student Portal Integrated student portal providing access to academic information, course materials, schedules, and institutional services for currently enrolled students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Summer 2022 enrollment doubled compared to Summer 2021 in the English Department
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fawakih InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2022Since Fall 2022, Mishkah University has collaborated with Fawaki Institute to offer an enhanced Arabic program for students. All courses are administered by Mishkah starting from Arabic I, with trained instructors implementing Fawaki's comprehensive curriculum. Class times for all Arabic classes have been extended to allow sufficient time for skill absorption and practice. The combined power of Fawaki's curriculum and Mishkah's Arabic teachers aims to help students build a stronger connection to the language of the Quran.
• Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati (ICGC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2022Mishkah partnered with ICGC to offer 3 different weekend intensive classes over a period of 6 months, taught in person at ICGC in Ohio. This one-of-a-kind agreement represents Mishkah's initiative to engage Muslim communities at a local level beyond academic degree-level online classes. Students benefit from interactions with scholars in the same physical space.
• Institute for Islamic, Christian and Jewish Studies (ICJS)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2022Mishkah students participated in the Emerging Religious Leaders program hosted by ICJS at Virginia Theological Seminary. The program brought together 26 students from Muslim and Christian institutions and was described as the first of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic region. Mishkah was one of 5 Islamic institutions to attend, with students engaging in interfaith dialogue on topics comparing Quran and Bible creation narratives, monotheism and trinity, and other theological discussions.
• Zaytuna UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2017Academic partnership with Zaytuna University referenced in Arabic-language section, under 'Academic Partnership with Zaytuna University.' Mishkah University describes itself as an Islamic university in North America with programs including undergraduate, graduate, and Arabic for non-native speakers, with an academic affiliation with Zaytuna.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AlMaghrib Institute: A leading North American provider of intensive Islamic seminars and structured online Islamic education. AlMaghrib directly competes with Mishkah for the same working-professional Muslim learner audience and was referenced in Mishkah's own Houston Ilmfest context.
• Qalam Institute: Online Islamic seminary offering degrees and structured coursework in Islamic sciences, Arabic, and Quranic studies. Qalam's product mix (associate/bachelor's-level online degrees) most closely mirrors Mishkah's core offering.
• Cambridge Muslim College: UK-based Islamic higher education institution offering accredited undergraduate and graduate programs in Islamic studies and theology. Comparable in mission (traditional Islamic scholarship delivered through structured programs) but in a different geography.
• Bayan Claremont: Graduate school of Islamic studies offering accredited MA programs delivered in hybrid format. Competes in the structured Islamic higher-education segment, particularly for advanced learners in North America.
• International Open University (IOU): Globally operating online Islamic university offering free and tuition-based degree programs in Islamic studies. Operates in the same online Islamic higher-education category and competes for the same global non-resident learner base.
• Zaytuna College: Accredited US-based Islamic liberal arts college offering undergraduate degrees in Islamic studies. Mishkah already has an academic affiliation with Zaytuna, and Zaytuna represents the accredited on-campus counterpart against which Mishkah's online degrees compete.
• SeekersGuidance: Global online Islamic education platform offering structured courses, faculty-led seminars, and certifications. Targets a similar adult-learner Muslim audience with comparable online delivery and faculty-driven curriculum.
• Yaqeen Institute: Research-driven Islamic education provider offering free and premium courses, webinars, and publications on Islamic creed and contemporary issues. Competes for the same digitally engaged Muslim learner demographic, particularly in English.

Emerging players

• Al-Furqaan Academy: Online Islamic studies and Arabic program targeting North American Muslim learners. Overlaps with Mishkah's adult-learner segment and competes on similar online-only delivery and curriculum depth.

Broad incumbents

• Fawakih Institute: Specialized Arabic language curriculum provider that partners with Mishkah to deliver the enhanced Arabic program. A content-and-curriculum peer rather than a direct competitor, representing the upstream Arabic-language training ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mishkahU
• Facebookfacebook.com/Mishkah.University
• Instagraminstagram.com/mishkahu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mishkah-university

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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