Al Furqan Islamic School

What Al Furqan Islamic School does

Al Furqan Islamic School is a charitable evening Islamic school operating in Glasgow, United Kingdom, as an educational project of UK Islamic Mission (UKIM), the parent nonprofit founded in 1962. Established in 1982 and located at 27-31 Arlington Street within the Al-Furqan Mosque & Islamic Centre (a facility accommodating approximately 3,000 people), the school delivers instruction Monday through Friday from 17:00 to 19:00 to Muslim children aged 6 to 15 drawn from Glasgow and surrounding areas. The school has no tuition fees; its operations are funded entirely by charitable donations (Standing Orders, Gift Aid, online donations, and cheques) channeled through UKIM.

The school's core curriculum is a four-stage Islamic education program (Stage 1 Nursery through Stage 4 Advanced, each stage spanning two years and six terms) following the standard syllabus devised by the Organization of Islamic Schools in Britain (Tanzeem-al-Madaras) and approved by UKIM's Central Education Committee. Instructional offerings include Quran Nazira (complete Quran recitation with Tajweed and Tarteel), Hifz (memorization of Quran and selected Hadiths), Islamic Studies covering Quran, Sunnah, Tafsir, Sirah, and Islamic law, and Urdu language instruction. Supplementary digital resources include a Video Lectures Portal, an Islamic Books Resource library, and an Islamic Websites Directory, distributed through a WordPress-based website and basic social channels (Facebook, X). The institution is staffed by approximately 9 named personnel (3 administrative, 6 teaching), with broader headcount noted at 23 in firmographic data.

The business model is purely donation-driven under UKIM's charitable framework; there is no tuition revenue, no government funding, and no commercial product line. Distribution is direct enrollment at the school location, with admissions opening annually from 1st May. The school has publicly stated an intent to convert from evening-only operations to a full-time regular Islamic school, which would represent the most material operational change since founding. Recognition includes student placements at UKIM's 2012 Annual Speech, Naat and Qirat Competition at Burnley.

Name

Al Furqan Islamic School

Legal name

Alfurqan Islamic School

Website

https://alfurqanislamicschool.wordpress.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Al Furqan Islamic School is a charitable evening school in Glasgow, operating under UKIM since 1982, offering Quran memorization, Islamic studies, and Urdu instruction to Muslim children aged 6–15, funded entirely by donations.

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Product category

Islamic Religious Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Islamic education services
• Quran memorization program
• Evening religious school
• Islamic studies curriculum
• Urdu language instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Glasgow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: School is a charity-based institution funded through donations. Accepts Standing Orders, Gift Aid, Online Donations, and cheque payments directly to UKIM. Revenue is used to support Islamic education and Quran learning programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Alfurqan Islamic School is an evening Islamic school in Glasgow operating from 17:00 to 19:00, Monday to Friday, that delivers Quran memorization (Hifz), Quran recitation with Tajweed and Tarteel, Islamic Studies based on Quran and Sunnah, and Urdu language instruction to Muslim children aged 6–15. The school runs a four-stage curriculum (Stage 1 Nursery to Stage 4 Advanced) approved by UKIM's Central Education Committee and is preparing to transition into a full-time Islamic school.

Product overview

Alfurqan Islamic School operates as a single integrated evening Islamic education institution offering Quran memorization (Hifz), Quran recitation with Tajweed, Islamic Studies, and Urdu language instruction. The school follows a four-stage curriculum program (Nursery to Advanced) based on the Organization of Islamic Schools in Britain syllabus. Educational services run Monday to Friday evenings from 17:00 to 19:00 for children aged 6-15 years. The school is an educational project of UK Islamic Mission (UKIM) established in 1982 to serve the Glasgow Muslim community. Supporting resources include a Video Lectures Portal featuring Islamic educational content, an Islamic Books Resource library, and an Islamic Websites Directory providing access to external Islamic learning materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alfurqan Evening Islamic School Program An evening Islamic education program for Muslim children aged 6–15, running Monday to Friday from 17:00 to 19:00, that delivers Quran memorization (Hifz), Tajweed and Tarteel recitation, Islamic Studies based on Quran and Sunnah, and Urdu language instruction under the UKIM four-stage curriculum.
• Quran Nazira Course (Recitation with Tajweed and Tarteel) Course teaching the complete Quran with proper Tajweed (rules of recitation) and Tarteel (melodious recitation), offered to enrolled children as part of the curriculum.
• Hifz Program (Quran Memorization) Structured memorization program for the Holy Quran along with important Hadiths and Duas, designed to produce students who become Huffaz (Quran memorizers).
• Islamic Studies Course Comprehensive Islamic Studies program covering topics as preached by Prophet Muhammad, including Islamic scripture (Quran, Hadith, Sunnah, Tafsir, Sirah), Islamic law and jurisprudence, and the development of Islamic religion and society.
• Urdu Language Course Course introducing Urdu language skills—reading, listening, and speaking—delivered to enrolled children as part of the curriculum.

Quantifiable outcome

• Student achievement in competitions - 2nd positions in Qirat, Urdu Speech, English Speech, and 3rd in Naat at Burnley 2012

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• UK Islamic Mission (UKIM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1982Alfurqan Islamic School is an educational project of UK Islamic Mission (UKIM), established in 1982. The school is fully funded and supported by the UKIM education department. UKIM is one of the oldest nationwide Islamic organizations in the UK, founded in October 1962, with approximately 45 branches and 30 mosques and Madaris.
• Al-Furqan Mosque & Islamic CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1972School operates within the Al-Furqan Mosque & Islamic Centre Glasgow, also a UKIM project known as UKIM Glasgow North branch. The mosque was established in 1972 and accommodates almost 3000 people for Salah and communal activities. The facility includes halls for Islamic lectures, conferences, Ramadan Iftar Dinner, exhibitions and training programs.
• Organization of Islamic Schools in Britain (Tanzeem-al-Madaras)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool follows the standard syllabus devised by the Organization of Islamic Schools in Britain (Tanzeem-al-Madaras), approved by UKIM Central Education Committee.
• UKIM Central Education CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral Education Committee of UKIM conducts annual examinations and awards certificates for students who complete all stages. The committee oversees curriculum standards and examination processes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School: One of the UK's most prominent Islamic K-12 schools, offering full-time faith-based education. Highly comparable to Alfurqan in mission (Islamic education rooted in Quran and Sunnah) but operates at a substantially larger scale and is Ofsted-registered.
• Iqra Academy: UK-based Islamic educational institution providing structured Islamic studies and Quran memorization programs. Directly comparable in core offering (Hifz, Tajweed, Islamic Studies) to Alfurqan's curriculum.
• Noor Ul Islam Primary School: UK Islamic primary school delivering Islamic education and Arabic/Quran instruction. Similar target audience, curriculum focus, and supplementary faith-based education model.
• Al-Birr Primary School: UK Islamic primary school providing faith-based K-12 education to Muslim children. Comparable in target demographic (Muslim children, Quran-based curriculum) and evening/part-time supplementary model.

Regional players

• Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education: UK institution offering Islamic studies programs with comparable faith-based educational mission and UK Muslim community focus, though operating at higher-education level rather than supplementary K-12.

Broad incumbents

• Ebrahim College: London-based Islamic higher education and training institution offering structured Islamic studies programs. Comparable in faith-based Islamic educational mission but operates at the post-secondary level rather than K-12.
• UK Islamic Mission (UKIM): Parent organization of Alfurqan Islamic School; operates approximately 45 branches and 30 mosques/Madaris across the UK. The broader UKIM network is the platform through which Alfurqan's model could be replicated.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/al-furqan-islamic-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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