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Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver transformative educational experiences that help students live truly God-centred lives.
We achieve this by offering a comprehensive Islamic essentials program on over 21 university campuses across the UK.
Employing our unique Roots teaching method, we guide students to absorb the information, engage in reflection, and ultimately apply the knowledge in their lives.
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ABOUT US
So why 'Roots'?
Picture this: One of our founding members set out on a meaningful journey, visiting Islamic societies in 25 prestigious UK universities.
What they found was eye-opening.
While these societies buzzed with events and activities, something vital was missing. The unshakable core of faith seemed shallow, easily swayed by life's challenges – whether financial stress, worldly temptations, or tough times.
And so, a concept took root – to plant seeds and nurture strong roots.
Deep within you lies a natural inclination – the fitrah – an inner call to connect with Allah. Our commitment revolves around nurturing this instinct, cultivating roots that run deep and strong, able to withstand uncertainty.
Allah says in the Quran:
Do you not see how Allah compares a good word to a good tree? Its root is firm and its branches reach the sky. [14:24]
Allah likens the Iman of a believer to a tree that is deeply rooted in the ground, and its fruit and branches are far reaching.
Our goal is to strengthen your foundations, allowing you to reap the abundant fruits of this tree of faith. Our focus is UK university students – a national effort to nurture unwavering, profound faith.
Welcome to Roots Academy, where faith finds its foundation.
ABOUT US
Team Roots
We’re a volunteer-powered organisation, from across the UK, united by a passion to provide transformational teaching to every single student. We’re made up of various sub-teams:
Marketing & Design
Hopefully the reason you’re on this website and enjoying it.
Academic
They wrote the entire curriculum from scratch!
People
Yes, even Roots needs HR!
Delivery
The engine room of Roots, the people planning the Retreats, and making sure your workbooks are delivered on time.
External Partners
The primary point of contact for Islamic societies we partner with
Finance
The team that keeps the lights on
OUR WORK SO FAR:
ABOUT US
The Instructors
The tireless teachers, mentors, and inspirational educators who bring the curriculum to life.
Hisham Abu Yusuf
He is a Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham and has been teaching Arabic & Islamic studies for the last 7 years. Having studied Arabic and Islamic Sciences in the UAE, he received a higher license and ijazah (traditional licenses) to teach.
Mustafa Razzak
Senior Instructor & Researcher He completed his Pharmacy degree from Aston University, a BA in Islamic Law from the European Institute of Human Sciences, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Newman University. His classical Islamic studies have been mainly with scholars in the UK.
Mohammad Al-Kayani
He studied the Quran, as well as Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Shafie Fiqh and books like Al Bidaayah Wan-Nihaya. As for teaching experience, he has been a Khateeb for the past 7 years and has taught classes and a series of Islamic topics at various masajid and ISocs.
Syed Hussain
He graduated from a traditional 7 year Alimiyya programme studying the foundations of most Islamic sciences including fiqh, hadith, Quran, Arabic and other auxiliary sciences. He is currently a student of the Islamic Rational Sciences. He has also completed a masters degree in Theoretical Physics and is currently completing a PhD in Physics.
Hisham Jafar Ali
He is a Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham and has been teaching Arabic & Islamic studies for the last 7 years. Having studied Arabic and Islamic Sciences in the UAE, he received a higher license and ijazah (traditional licenses) to teach.
Mustafa Razzak
Senior Instructor & Researcher He completed his Pharmacy degree from Aston University, a BA in Islamic Law from the European Institute of Human Sciences, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Newman University. His classical Islamic studies have been mainly with scholars in the UK.
Mohammad Al-Kayani
He studied the Quran, as well as Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Shafie Fiqh and books like Al Bidaayah Wan-Nihaya. As for teaching experience, he has been a Khateeb for the past 7 years and has taught classes and a series of Islamic topics at various masajid and ISocs.
Sayful Alam
He studied at the Institute of Islamic Education in Dewsbury where he also memorised the Qur’an. He continued with Islamic studies for 7 years according to the Dars Nizami curriculum, and then completed hadith studies under scholars from whom he received ijazah and graduated with a BA in Islamic Studies and Arabic Literature.
Aasim Mehmood
He is a BSc graduate, currently finishing off his MA in Economics. He has been assisting ISocs for over 9 years and has a passion for teaching Qur'ān and Arabic. He is currently working as an editor of an online Islamic learning institute.
Abdullah Qudus
He is currently a Clinical Pharmacist, Khateeb at few places including university of Nottingham and Masjid Umar, as well as Youth Director at Masjid Umar, Nottingham.
Shujahat Aslam
He has delivered khutbas and classes at various masajid and universities in Nottingham. He has 30 years of experience in dawah, charity work, community work and masjid management.
Omar Jahangir
He has a degree in Physics from Imperial College London, and PhD in Physics and Artificial Intelligence from UCL. Whilst studying for both degrees, he completed a 7-year Aalimiyyah course at Imam Zakariya Academy (IZA), as well as completing his Hifdh. Currently, he teaches beginners Arabic to mature students at IZA, and is pursuing Tafsir studies at WhiteThread Institute.
Syed Hussain
He graduated from a traditional 7 year Alimiyya programme studying the foundations of most Islamic sciences including fiqh, hadith, Quran, Arabic and other auxiliary sciences. He is currently a student of the Islamic Rational Sciences. He has also completed a masters degree in Theoretical Physics and is currently completing a PhD in Physics.
Furqan Hussain
He completed an Alim Course and then went on to study Maths at Queen Mary University. He has previously taught Arabic/Islamic studies at Arabica Institute and Rashad academy.
Amaan Rahman
He studied for seven years at Darul Uloom Leicester and thereafter under the tutelage of specific scholars. He uses his traditional training and BA in Islamic Studies with Education to serve the community.
Ameena Blake
She is a Muslim academic scholar with a Masters degree in Islamic Studies. She works across several different professions; currently serving as a chaplain at The University of Sheffield and lecturer at Markfield Institute of Higher Education. She teaches across the globe and events and conferences as well as on social media and is a regular on Islam Channel.
Zahed Fettah
After completing his memorisation of the Qur’an, he graduated with a Law Degree (LLB) from the University of Birmingham. He then graduated with a degree in Shari’ah from the European Institute of Human Sciences with the focus of his studies being in Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh. He has received several ijazahs in a number of different Islamic disciplines, mainly in Hanbali Fiqh and Hadith.
Maalek Chatti
A student of the quran from an early age who had memorised and continues to study its language and exegesis. An engineer by profession, he has delivered talks, workshops and circles, and had studied under scholars both local and known.
Abdullah Saif
He has a keen interest on the development of Young British Muslims. He has had a number of roles across a variety of Muslim Organisations, and currently works to fight against islamophobia after 12 years in the legal industry. He has run a number of Islamic circles and delivers khutbahs across the Midlands.
Amir Isap
He began his formal studies of Arabic and the traditional & contemporary Islamic Arts & Sciences at Jamiatul Ilm War Huda, a seminary in Blackburn, UK. He simultaneously attended seminars and workshops delivered at Middlesex University. He then went on to acquire a post-graduate study specialising in Islamic Fiqh, Legal Theory and Maxims.
Uwais Iqbal
He has completed a BSc and MSc in Theoretical Physics from Imperial College London, an MA in Islamic Studies from SOAS and an 'Aalimiyyah degree from Jamia Siraj Ul Uloom. He has been teaching courses at different Islamic socities and currently teaches at Jamia Siraj Ul Uloom.
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