IQRA' International Educational Foundation

What IQRA' International Educational Foundation does

IQRA' International Educational Foundation is a privately held Islamic curriculum publisher founded in 1983 by Drs. Abidullah and Tasneema Ghazi and headquartered in Skokie, Illinois. The organization develops and sells the Program of Islamic Studies, a multi-tier curriculum comprising over 150 books of syllabi, textbooks, workbooks, and teacher manuals, organized into the IQRA'WISE weekend learning program (grades 1-8) and a full-time Islamic school curriculum spanning Sirah and Hadith, 'Aqidah Fiqh and Akhlaq, Arabic Language, Qur'anic Studies, and an Islamic High School program. Curriculum design is positioned as cognitively age-appropriate, blending traditional madrasah content with modern educational methodology.

The business sells curriculum materials through its own e-commerce storefront at iqra.org, supplemented by direct mail order, on-site Islamic book fairs (currently limited to Illinois), and free 1:1 Zoom consultations for prospective school adopters. Complementary service revenues come from teacher training and administrative training workshops delivered in-person and online. Marketing and community engagement run through the Nasiha Corner blog, a monthly email newsletter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube (@iqravideo), and annual participation in events such as the ISNA Education Forum. The organization also accepts donations via PayPal, consistent with a community-supported nonprofit operating model.

The customer base is highly fragmented: Islamic weekend schools, full-time Islamic schools, and Islamic homeschool families, primarily across the U.S. with documented reach into Indonesia, Kenya, and Siberia/Russia. The company operates with a small team of approximately eight named staff and has not raised external funding, conducted acquisitions, or disclosed revenue. Following Dr. Abidullah Ghazi's death in 2021, leadership continues under co-founder Dr. Tasneema Ghazi and General Manager Shahab Khan, with no public indication of succession risk to operations.

Name

IQRA' International Educational Foundation

Legal name

IQRA' International Educational Foundation

Website

https://iqrafoundation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IQRA' International Educational Foundation develops and sells a comprehensive Islamic studies curriculum — textbooks, workbooks, and teacher manuals — to Islamic weekend schools, full-time Islamic schools, and homeschool families across the U.S. and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Islamic Education Curriculum

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Literacy & ELA Instruction (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAF)

Keywords

• Islamic curriculum
• Educational publishing
• Teacher training
• Weekend school
• Islamic education

Headquarters

HQ city

Skokie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. Curriculum Materials Sales: Sale of Islamic studies textbooks, workbooks, and teacher manuals for Islamic weekend schools and full-time schools. Each grade comes with corresponding educational materials available for purchase through the IQRA online store.
2. Teacher Training Services: Professional development training for Islamic school teachers and administrators, available in-person or online via Zoom. Includes classroom instruction skills and leadership development.
3. Islamic Book Fairs: School-based book fair events that bring educational resources directly to Islamic schools, currently available in Illinois.
4. Consultation Services: Free 1:1 Zoom consultations to help schools understand the curriculum and scheduling book fairs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IQRA' International Educational Foundation develops and sells the Program of Islamic Studies, a comprehensive Islamic curriculum consisting of 150+ books including textbooks, workbooks, and teacher manuals for grades 1-8+ offered in two tracks: IQRA'WISE for weekend schools/homeschools and the Full-Time Islamic School Curriculum covering Sirah, Hadith, 'Aqidah, Fiqh, Akhlaq, Arabic, Qur'an, and Islamic High School. The foundation also provides fee-based teacher training, administrative training, and Islamic book fair services to support implementation.

Product overview

IQRA' International Educational Foundation offers a comprehensive Islamic education portfolio consisting of curriculum products and educational services. The core products include IQRA'WISE (Weekend Learning Program) for weekend schools and homeschool students across grades 1-8, and the Islamic Full-Time School Curriculum featuring five specialized programs: Sirah and Hadith, 'Aqidah, Fiqh and Akhlaq, Arabic Language, Qur'anic Studies, and Islamic High School. Supporting services include Teacher Training, Administrative Training, and Islamic Book Fairs. All curricula include textbooks, workbooks, and teacher manuals. Founded in 1983 by Drs. Abidullah and Tasneema Ghazi, the foundation has developed over 150 books of syllabi and educational materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IQRA'WISE: Islamic weekend school curriculum program for Islamic weekend schools and Islamic homeschools, designed to build Islamic character and Muslim identity in students through age-appropriate content.
• IQRA' Publications

Products and services

• IQRA'WISE Weekend Learning Program Age-appropriate Islamic curriculum for Islamic weekend schools and Islamic homeschools, designed to build Islamic character and Muslim identity in students across grades 1-8 using cognitively graded textbooks and workbooks.
• Islamic Full-Time School Curriculum Comprehensive K-12 Islamic studies curriculum for full-time Islamic schools covering five programs: Sirah and Hadith, 'Aqidah Fiqh and Akhlaq, Arabic Language, Qur'anic Studies, and Islamic High School. Includes textbooks, workbooks, and teacher manuals for each grade.
• Teacher Training Professional development service for Islamic weekend school teachers providing essential skills for effective classroom instruction, classroom management, and student-centered teaching. Available in-person or online via Zoom.
• Administrative Training Leadership development service for Islamic school administrators and principals to improve operational and instructional leadership.
• Islamic Book Fair School-based event service bringing Islamic studies books and educational materials directly to Islamic school communities; currently available for schools in Illinois.

Quantifiable outcome

• One of the most widely used Islamic curricula in the Islamic world
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• MCC AcademyminorOthersPartner school whose logo is displayed on IQRA's website as part of their partner showcase section.
• HQECminorOthersPartner organization whose logo is displayed on IQRA's website as part of their partner showcase section.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ALIM (American Learning Institute for Muslims): Provides Islamic studies curriculum and teacher training resources for weekend and full-time Islamic schools in North America, overlapping IQRA's product and service mix.
• Weekend Learning Company: Publishes Islamic weekend school curriculum for grades 1-12, directly competing with IQRA'WISE in the same weekend-school and homeschool Islamic studies segment.
• Learning Roots: UK-based publisher of age-appropriate Islamic children's curriculum and activity books; mirrors IQRA's cognitive-appropriateness approach and weekend/full-time school use cases from a regional base.
• Dar-us-Salam Publications: Major Islamic publishing house producing textbooks, Quran, Hadith, Fiqh, and Islamic studies materials used by schools and families; competes with IQRA' across full-time Islamic school curriculum categories.
• Noorart: Largest US-based Islamic bookstore and curriculum distributor; directly competes with IQRA' on Islamic curriculum, textbooks, and weekend school materials sold through its own e-commerce storefront.

Emerging players

• Bayyinah Institute: Digital-first Islamic educational platform known for Arabic and Quran instruction; while primarily adult-focused, its modern delivery model signals the direction digital Islamic education is moving and pressures incumbents like IQRA'.
• Yaqeen Institute: Modern Islamic research and educational content producer with curriculum-adjacent resources; competes for the same educator and parent attention as IQRA' but through digital-first channels.
• Sound Vision Foundation: Islamic education and family resource publisher producing multimedia and print materials for Muslim families; adjacent to IQRA's curriculum work with emphasis on parent and child education.

Regional players

• UK Islamic Education Trust: UK-based Islamic education provider developing curricula and resources for weekend and full-time Islamic schools; comparable offering to IQRA' but serving the British Muslim community rather than the US market.

Broad incumbents

• ISNA (Islamic Society of North America): The umbrella Islamic organization in North America that hosts the annual Education Forum where IQRA' exhibits; broader institution with educational programming, accreditation initiatives, and influence over Islamic schools that are IQRA's customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@iqravideo
• Facebookfacebook.com/myiqra
• Instagraminstagram.com/iqra_foundation
• Xx.com/IQRA_Foundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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