At Minhaj, our teachers aren’t just instructors, they’re companions on your journey with the Qur’an. Each of them brings a unique story, a deep love for the Qur’an, and a shared vision of nurturing hearts with sincerity and ihsaan.
Ustadha Maaria is the founder and director of Minhaj — a Qur’anic academy built on the vision of nurturing hearts through the Book of Allah. She is a teacher, mentor, and Qur’an coach whose work is rooted in spiritual depth, pedagogical excellence, and sincere service to the ummah.
Her own Qur’anic journey was shaped in the blessed city of Madinah, where she studied under esteemed scholars, including teachers of Masjid an-Nabawi. This sacred foundation, coupled with her years of experience teaching Qur’an across age groups and backgrounds, has shaped her signature approach: structured yet soft, disciplined yet deeply heart-centered.
Maaria is known for her ability to guide students not only through the technicalities of Hifdh and Tajweed, but also through the emotional, spiritual, and practical realities of Qur’an memorisation in today’s world. She believes that the Qur’an was never meant to be distant — it was always meant to be lived.
As the founder of Minhaj, her mission is to create a space where the words of Allah can transform not only what we know, but who we are.
Specialties:Personal Reflection: “Minhaj was never just a platform — it’s a prayer come to life. My dream is for every student to feel seen, supported, and transformed by the Qur’an.”
Ustadha Thana is a dedicated Qur’an teacher known for her calm presence, reflective nature, and ability to bring the verses of the Qur’an to life in a deeply personal way. She leads the Tafseer program at Minhaj with a unique blend of traditional knowledge, spiritual insight, and heartfelt connection.
With a background in Qur’anic studies and years of experience teaching Islamic sciences, Ustadha Thana is passionate about helping students understand the Qur’an not only through its meanings, but through its relevance — in their hearts, homes, and everyday lives. Her classes are known for being gentle, thought-provoking, and spiritually grounding.
She believes that Tafseer is not simply about explanation, but about illumination — uncovering the timeless wisdom of Allah’s words in a way that speaks to the soul and anchors the believer.
At Minhaj, Ustadha Thana nurtures a space where reflection is encouraged, questions are welcomed, and the goal is transformation — not just information.
Specialties:Personal Reflection: “The Qur’an gives us exactly what we need — even when we don’t know what to ask for. Every verse is a doorway back to Allah.”
Ustadha Bint Mohammad is a passionate and grounded Qur’an teacher whose love for the Qur’an began at a young age. A qualified ʿĀlimah based in the U.S., she holds Ijāzah in Sabʿah Qirāʾāt and brings a strong foundation of knowledge and a deep sense of responsibility to every student she teaches.
With experience in teaching Qur’an and Hifdh to learners of different ages and levels, Ustadha Tasneem is known for her calm presence, thoughtful approach, and ability to make memorisation a deeply personal and spiritually enriching journey.
At Minhaj, she cultivates a learning space rooted in love, encouragement, and consistency — where every student feels seen, supported, and motivated to grow. She believes Hifdh is not just a goal, but a lifelong relationship with the Qur’an, one that should be nurtured with care and sincerity.
Her teaching is shaped by the belief that students of the Qur’an have been handpicked by Allah, and that the role of a teacher is to honour that amaanah with ihsaan.
Specialties:Personal Reflection: “The Qur’an is a treasure that brings barakah, peace, and clarity to a person’s life. Teaching it is an amaanah — one that should be carried with love, care, and deep respect for every student.”
