Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Karim lives in Medina Munawinara. At the age of 13 he memorized the holy Qur’an. Once he was 17 he started to teach students in Masjid e Nabawi. In 2017 he received his Certification for Qaida Nuraniya from Al Furqaan Group. Mashallah he has over 500 students globally. He has over 260 hours of training in class management, class organizing, dealing with students, communications, putting structure of class. He has ijazah in 3 different Qir’ats, and speaks 4 different languages: English, Arabic, Farsi, and Urdu.

Br. Shayan Doroudi is an assistant professor at the University of California, Irvine School of Education. He puts his passion for teaching and learning into teaching the Qur'an and scouring the Internet for various Qur'an recitations.

Asalamu Alaykum,

My name is Sukaina Peera, and I live in Pennsylvania. I have been involved with different Sunday schools throughout the US for around 15 years and love to watch children learn and grow. I am excited to join the RISE team this year.

Qur'an teacher, Arabic language teacher, principal at Sunday School, Islamic study teacher with Al-Hassan and Al-Hussain Foundation, ILC Paraprofessional Middle school.

Went to school at Hawzat Al-Najaf Grad: 2020, Mechanical Engineering/ Babylon UN.

"The most complete gift of Allah is a life based on knowledge." Imam Ali (AS)

Sr. Syeda Fathema is a volunteer at Al-Kisa Foundation & Rise Academy and is currently pursuing certification for Qāiʾdah Nūrāniyah. She previously studied Islamic studies in Jamiat al-Zahra, Qom for one year.

Sr. Sidra Rizvi lives in Australia, originally from Pakistan. Mother to 3 boys. Did MBA in Finance completed Cert in Education Support from Victoria University Melbourne. Runs home based cake decorating business and working as Education Support Officer. Privileged to serve Panjtan School of Melbourne from past three years. Excited and blessed to be part of RISE Online Quran Team.

One of Sr. Zaheeda Bhalloo's favorite hadeeths about reciting Qur'an:

Imam ‘Ali ibne Abi Talib (AS) has said: “The house in which the Qur’an is recited and Allah, The Noble and Grand, is remembered will receive numerous Divine blessings (barakah), the Angels will be present, and the Satans will be distanced from there. In addition, that house will shimmer for the people of the sky, just like the stars shimmer for the people on the Earth.”

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My name is Khadije Bazzi. I studied biology and education at the American University of Beirut (AUB) and taught in Lebanon for five years. Now in California, I teach Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Quran at the IECOC masjid for the past 12 years. I am teaching Arabic Language at Ahlulbayt New York City Mission .I keep updated with my training, I have completed many workshops in Arabic education with Qatar Foundation, as well as courses in Tajweed and Tilawah with Studiyo Arabiya, Islamic Education training and Qāiʾdah Nūrāniyah for Qur’an with Kisa Kids Organization. I love the Arabic language and the Qur’an and love to inspire kids to connect to Qur’an through proper recitation and understanding.

I am excited to be part of the Qur’an teachers with RISE Online School.

My name is Fiza jaffer, I live in Dar-e-salaam, Tanzania. I am a stay home mum of two who is always dedicated to learn and teach others at the same time. I am currently pursuing a certification in Qāiʾdah Nūrāniyah. I am blessed to be part of the RISE Online School.

Sr. Dalya Al Asadi is an undergraduate university student. She is a volunteer at rise Online as a Quran teacher and she is pursuing a certification in Qai’dah Nouraniyah. She enjoys working with the community & connecting with the youth. She is currently part of the content development team at Ahlulbayt Youth Group of Sacramento (AYG of Sac).

My name is Khadija Haidar. The Quran teacher. I was born in Beirut- Lebanon. I have two adult children. At 8 years of age I attended Al Imam Al Hussein (p) school for Quran and Islamic studies, and later became a leader at Al Mahdi Scout.

My education is in Applied Science with a degree in Early Childhood Education. I have a bachelor’s degree in Education with specialization in Administrative Leadership from the Islamic University of Beirut in 2007. I am always learning and growing, with a passion for professional growth in Arabic and Islamic studies.

I have been teaching for 15 years, preschool through fifth grade. My 8^th year at Wise Academy in Michigan as a lead teacher in Islamic studies.

I am very excited to be a team member at Rise and Salam Academy and hope to positively influence all my students to love learning and increase their knowledge in Quran and Islamic studies.

Prophet Mohammad (p) said: “if you want knowledge, first try to seek servitude to Allah swt, seek it by putting it into use, and ask him to teach you to make you understand”.

With Salaam,
Sr. Khadija Haidar

My name is Yusreen N'zah Banu Lotun. I live in Australia but I am originally from Mauritius.

Thanks to the guidance and unfailing support of my beloved parents, I was able to complete a Bachelor of Pharmacy at Curtin University in 2004. I then worked few years in hospital and retail settings.

Mother to Khadija, Mohammad Hamza, Fatemeh Masoomeh and Mohammad Ali, my passion for teaching stems from the years I homeschooled my children. During that time I also offered tutoring in French language to primary aged students.

The love and fascination for the Arabic Language were implanted in my youth during the daily after-school madrassa and in 2017 I began Masters of Arts (Classical Arabic).

I feel blessed, honoured and excited to be part of Salam Online and RISE Online teams and to have the opportunity to work towards full Qāiʾdah Nūrāniyah Certification.