Maahad Darul Hadis

What Maahad Darul Hadis does

Pusat Pengajian Darul Hadis, operating as Maahad Darul Hadis under Yayasan Paksi, is a private Islamic residential educational institution located in Kg. Tok Keling, Mukim Derga, Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia. Founded in 2011, it delivers a 7-year integrated curriculum comprising 3 years of Tahfiz (Quran memorization targeting 30 Juzuk) followed by 4 years of Tafaqquh Fiddin (advanced Islamic scholarship covering Arabic, Quranic sciences, Hadith, Fiqh, and Tauhid), alongside SPM/STAM academic preparation, all delivered in a supervised asrama (dormitory) environment to students aged 10-15. The institution has produced 57+ named Hafizah graduates and operates an annual cohort intake, with student achievement credentials including state and national Musabaqah competition placements.

The operating platform consists of an internally developed digital-management suite branded "E-Darul Hadis," comprising E-Daftar (online student registration), E-Parent (parent portal for fee viewing and FPX/card payment), E-Yuran (fee management), E-Staff (staff portal), E-Alumni (alumni tracking), E-Zakat (LZNK-authorized zakat collection), and E-Wakaf (charitable endowment), plus donation integrations with InfaqPay (Bank Islam auto-debit) and SnapNPay micro-donations. Commerce operations are extended through Darul Hadis Shop, a sub-brand selling halal consumer products (Aqua Hijrah mineral water, Kopi Abqari, Koko Abqari, Al-Haddad frozen chicken) via WhatsApp, Shopee, and a UKIR Mall physical booth.

The business model combines five revenue streams: per-student tuition fees collected via E-Yuran, recurring monthly donations (Infaq Tetap Bulanan at minimum RM10/month) routed via InfaqPay auto-debit, one-time and project-tied waqf contributions, authorized zakat collection as Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah agent (No. Tauliah: ESA000124) with a partial asnaf return to support student operations, and retail margins from Darul Hadis Shop. Go-to-market is community-led via word-of-mouth referrals, social media engagement (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp, YouTube), and events including weekly Kuliah PAKSI public lectures, with student-sponsorship programs funding orphan and underprivileged cohorts at a RM20-per-month-per-sponsor target.

Name

Maahad Darul Hadis

Legal name

Pusat Pengajian Darul Hadis

Website

https://ppdhadis.edu.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Maahad Darul Hadis is a private Islamic residential institution in Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia, delivering a 7-year Tahfiz and Tafaqquh Fiddin curriculum with SPM/STAM preparation to students aged 10-15 under Yayasan Paksi. It funds operations via tuition, recurring donations, waqf, and authorized zakat collection, supported by an in-house digital management platform and a small retail arm.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Alor Setar

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fee Payments: Students pay tuition fees (yuran pengajian) according to their program level. Payments can be made through E-Yuran online portal, bank transfer, or at the school counter.
2. Monthly Fixed Donations (Infaq Tetap Bulanan): Monthly recurring donations as low as RM10 via auto-debit through InfaqPay, covering management operations, student sponsorship (orphans, underprivileged, high achievers), development, and emergency funds.
3. Waqf (Endowment) Donations: One-time and recurring waqf donations for building construction, dormitory, library, classrooms, air conditioning, vehicle (van), carpeting, and books. Managed through multiple bank accounts and online platforms.
4. Zakat Collection and Distribution: Official authorized zakat collection agent for Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah (LZNK). Zakat payments from the public are received and partially returned to the institution as asnaf zakat for student support.
5. Darul Hadis Shop - Product Sales: Sale of consumer products including Aqua Hijrah mineral water, Kopi Abqari, Koko Abqari, Al-Haddad frozen chicken, and other Muslim products. Products sold via WhatsApp, Shopee, UKIR Mall physical presence, and delivery services.
6. Event Sponsorships and Tajaans: Sponsorships for student meals (tajaan makan), Ramadan iftar programs, Aqiqah/Qurban services, and other events funded by external donors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Maahad Darul Hadis is a private residential Islamic educational institution that delivers a combined 7-year program: 3 years of Tahfiz (Quran memorization up to 30 Juzuk) followed by 4 years of Tafaqquh Fiddin (advanced Islamic scholarship covering Arabic, Quranic sciences, Hadith, Fiqh, and Tauhid), alongside SPM and STAM academic certifications. It also collects zakat on behalf of Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah, solicits waqf/donation contributions for capital projects, and operates the Darul Hadis Shop retail arm selling halal consumer products to support institutional operations.

Product overview

Pusat Pengajian Darul Hadis operates as an Islamic educational institution offering a unified platform combining traditional Islamic education with digital services. The core educational offerings include Tahfiz Quran (Quran memorization), Tahfiz Harian (daily memorization with SPM/STAM academic preparation), and Tafaqquh Fiddin (advanced Islamic studies). Supporting the institution are digital products including E-Parent (tuition fee portal), E-Staff (administrative system), E-Yuran (fee management), E-Daftar (student registration), E-Zakat (zakat collection as LZNK agent), E-Wakaf (charitable endowment donations), E-Alumni (alumni tracking), and Darul Hadis Shop (e-commerce for Muslim products). The institution also operates the Darul Hadis Shop sub-brand for selling products like Aqua Hijrah water, Kopi Abqari, Koko Abqari, and Al-Haddad frozen chicken.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Darul Hadis Shop: Retail shop selling halal products including Aqua Hijrah mineral water, Kopi Abqari, Koko Abqari, and Al-Haddad frozen chicken to support the institution's economy.
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Products and services

• Tahfiz Quran Program A 3-year residential Quran memorization program targeting full completion of 30 Juzuk Al-Quran for students aged approximately 10-15 in a supervised asrama setting. Aimed at producing certified Huffaz/Hafizah with character development and discipline, and serves as Phase 1 of the institution's integrated 7-year curriculum.
• Tafaqquh Fiddin Program A 4-year advanced Islamic scholarship program covering Arabic language, Quranic sciences, Hadith studies, Fiqh, and Tauhid for students who have completed the Tahfiz phase. Concludes with the Syahadah 4 Sanawi certification, equipping students as Islamic scholars alongside their Quran memorization credentials.
• Tahfiz Harian Program A daily Quran memorization program combined with academic SPM preparation and STAM certification for the 2026 intake, allowing students to pursue both religious memorization and formal Malaysian academic qualifications in parallel. Targeted at families seeking a combined Tahfiz + national academic credential pathway.
• STAM Academic Program STAM (Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia) academic program offering the nationally recognized Malaysian Islamic academic certification, integrated with the institution's Tahfiz and Tafaqquh Fiddin pathways. Open to a new intake of students for the 2026 session.
• Darul Hadis Shop E-commerce and physical retail operation selling Muslim consumer products including Aqua Hijrah mineral water, Kopi Abqari, Koko Abqari, Al-Haddad frozen chicken, and other halal items, distributed via WhatsApp orders, Shopee marketplace, UKIR Mall physical outlet, and delivery services. Functions as a commercial funding arm for the educational institution.
• Zakat Collection Service (LZNK Authorized Agent) Official zakat fitrah and zakat harta collection service operated as an authorized collection agent for Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah. Collects payments online via the Darul Hadis website and issues official LZNK receipts for tax rebate purposes; a portion of zakat is returned as asnaf support for student education.
• Infaq Tetap Bulanan (Monthly Fixed Donation) Program Recurring monthly fixed donation program operated via InfaqPay auto-debit, available from RM10/month (equivalent to ~35 sen per day). Proceeds are directed to management operations, student sponsorship (orphans, underprivileged, high achievers), development funds, and emergency funds.
• Tajaan Pengajian (Student Study Sponsorship) Program Monthly student sponsorship program where individual donors commit RM20/month to sponsor the education, meals, and accommodation of orphan, underprivileged, or high-achieving students at the institution. Aims to fill a quota of 1,000 sponsors at RM20 each.
• SnapNPay Donation Service Mobile donation service enabling contributions as low as RM1 (with FPX guarantee) directed to development funds, general waqf, building construction, and facility waqf at the institution. Operates through the SnapNPay application.
• Wakaf Pembangunan (Development Endowment) Program Waqf (charitable endowment) program for infrastructure development including 4-story dormitory construction (Phases 4-5 in progress), building complex upgrade, library air conditioning and carpeting, vehicle (van), and Dewan Terbuka (open hall). Managed through multiple bank accounts and online platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• 57+ students have completed memorization of 30 Juzuk Al-Quran as Hafiz/Hafizah graduates
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Masjid An-Nur Kg Tok KelingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Close partnership with Masjid An-Nur Kg Tok Keling for religious programs, ceremonies (Nuzul Al-Quran, Hari Raya, Maulidur Rasul), congregational prayers, and community outreach. The mosque serves as the primary spiritual center adjacent to the institution.
• Qariah Kg Tok Keling (Village Community)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong community integration with the village of Kg Tok Keling. Joint celebrations of Aidilfitri, Aidiladha, Maulidur Rasul, gotong royong activities, Qurban program coordination, and joint iftar events. The community provides ongoing volunteer and financial support.
• Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah (LZNK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDarul Hadis is an authorized official zakat collection agent (No. Tauliah: ESA000124) for LZNK. Collected zakat is submitted to LZNK, with a portion returned as asnaf to support student education and institutional operations. Zakat payers receive official LZNK receipts for tax rebates.
• Yayasan PaksicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent foundation organization overseeing Darul Hadis. Provides institutional governance, operational support, and strategic direction. The foundation manages multiple educational institutions in the region and has initiated Misi 2030 for institutional rejuvenation.
• HESA (Himpunan Egensi Siswa Agama)minorOthersInter-school sports league for Islamic educational institutions (Maahad/Madrasah). Darul Hadis participates in annual Sukan HESA competitions including football, netball, and badminton. Students have won multiple championships and medals in HESA events.
• Pondok Pesantren Darul Lugahah Wa Dakwah (PONPES Dalwa), IndonesiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndonesian Islamic boarding school for benchmarking visits and student exchange. Darul Hadis students have participated in daurah programs at Dalwa Indonesia and study trips to Yemen (Yaman 2.0).
• Maahad Tahfiz Al-Quran At-TaufiqminorOthersIslamic boarding school that visited Darul Hadis for benchmarking purposes, indicating inter-institution knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Madrasah Miftahul Jannah Ipoh PerakminorOthersIslamic school from Perak that visited Darul Hadis for knowledge sharing and benchmarking.
• Kolej Agama Sultan Abdul Halim (KASH)minorOthersIslamic college that conducted a ziarah mahabbah (affectionate visit) delegation to Darul Hadis, indicating inter-institutional collaboration in Islamic education.
• UNISHAMS (Universiti Islam Antarabangs Malaysia)minorOthersIslamic university students visited Darul Hadis for Jelajah Kalam Rasul program, indicating academic collaboration and student exchange.
• Matriculationulation Islamic College (MATIN) PerlisminorOthersMATIN Perlis students visited Darul Hadis to attend Kuliah Dhuha sessions by Tuan Guru Baba Khairul and also visited the Darul Hadis Cooperative.
• Dato' Mursyid DiRaja Syeikh Baderuddin Hj AhmadcoreOthersFormer Mufti of Negeri Kedah serving as Honorary Advisor to Darul Hadis. Provides spiritual guidance and institutional counsel. His home gallery displays his certificates, ijazah, and educational journey from pondok studies in Kelantan.
• InfaqPay (Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad)coreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial digital donation platform partner providing auto-debit monthly donation services. InfaqPay is an authorized agent for Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, enabling recurring donations from multiple banks.
• SMITI At-TaqwaminorOthersIslamic school visited Darul Hadis for benchmarking as a step toward institutional cooperation between two Tahfiz institutions.
• Koperasi Warga Darul Hadis BerhadcoreOthersWorker cooperative established under Darul Hadis, facilitating cashless transactions for students and parents. Received visits from government bodies like SKM Kedah. Engages in product sales and supports institutional operations.

Scale indicators23 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• InfaqPay (Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad): Official digital donation platform partner of Darul Hadis, operated as an authorized agent of Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad. While not a peer in education, InfaqPay is the digital infrastructure that enables Darul Hadis' recurring auto-debit donation model and is therefore a critical enabling partner rather than a competitor.
• Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah (LZNK): State zakat authority that Darul Hadis serves as an authorized collection agent for. Not a competitor but a critical ecosystem partner: LZNK's distribution of asnaf funds back to Darul Hadis is a structural revenue dependency, and any change in LZNK's agent policy or asnaf allocation methodology would materially affect the institution.

Direct peers

• Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor: Indonesia's most prominent modern Islamic boarding school, combining intensive Quran memorization with rigorous academic and Arabic-language education. Aspiration peer and the most internationally recognized model of the integrated Tahfiz-plus-scholarship curriculum that Darul Hadis is pursuing at smaller scale.
• Maahad Tahfiz Al-Quran At-Taufiq: Malaysian tahfiz institution explicitly named in Darul Hadis' data as a benchmarking visitor. Operates a similar Tahfiz + Islamic studies residential model and shares the same Kedah/Northern Malaysia parent pool, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Pondok Pesantren Darul Lugahah Wa Dakwah (PONPES Dalwa): Indonesian Islamic boarding school explicitly named in Darul Hadis' data as a benchmarking and student-exchange partner. Operates a comparable Tahfiz + kitab kuning curriculum, making it a closely aligned regional peer in pedagogical approach.
• Madrasah Miftahul Jannah Ipoh Perak: Islamic school in Perak that visited Darul Hadis for knowledge-sharing and benchmarking, indicating similar operating model, scale, and curriculum focus. Both serve as community-anchored tahfiz-style institutions in the Northern Malaysia corridor.

Broad incumbents

• Kolej Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Selangor (KUIS): Selangor-based Islamic university college offering STAM-equivalent and degree pathways. Targets a similar Malaysian Muslim parent segment seeking integrated religious-academic education, but at a broader scale and with formal accreditation advantages.
• Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (IIUM): Malaysia's flagship international Islamic university. Represents the top of the Islamic education pyramid that Darul Hadis' graduates (those pursuing STAM) can feed into, while also competing for the same parent community's attention and donations at the tertiary level.
• Kolej Agama Sultan Abdul Halim (KASH): Kedah-based Islamic college that conducted a ziarah mahabbah delegation to Darul Hadis. As a larger, more established state-recognized Islamic post-secondary institution, it represents a scaled incumbent in the same geographic and curricular space.
• Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM): Public Islamic university in Negeri Sembilan offering Islamic studies and tahfiz-related programs. Comparable to Darul Hadis in mission (integrated Islamic and academic education) but at a much larger scale and with government funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/maahadarulhadis
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCjojo-Phyvb8MKSg7mn10bw
• Facebookfacebook.com/maahadarulhadis
• Instagraminstagram.com/maahadarulhadis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maahadarulhadis

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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