Three interconnected disciplines — Quran, Islamic sciences, and Arabic — forming the foundation of a classical Islamic education.
Led by
Imām Bashir Castiñeira
University of Qarawiyyin, Fez
Quranic education is at the heart of KL Kuttāb. Every student, regardless of level, engages with the Book of Allah through a structured, progressive programme that develops both recitation and memorisation.
Beginners work through the Iqra series — the trusted step-by-step system for learning to read Arabic script. Students learn to recognise letters, connect them, and read with correct pronunciation before progressing to fluent recitation of short surahs.
Once students have mastered fluent recitation, they begin systematic memorisation of Juz' Amma — the 30th part of the Quran, containing the short surahs most commonly used in daily prayer. Memorisation is supported with regular review (muraja'a) to ensure retention.
Rules of tajwid (correct recitation) are taught throughout the programme, not as a separate academic subject but as an integrated practice — ensuring students recite with beauty and precision from the outset.
“Imām Bashir received his ijazah in Quran recitation from the scholars of Morocco and served as the Imam and Khatib of the Great Mosque of Granada — one of the few practising mosques in Spain. He brings both scholarly depth and lived experience to every class.”
Led by
Ustādha Raidah Shah Idil
+ Ustādha Doha Hassan Selim
Islamic Studies at KL Kuttāb is not a survey of information — it is a structured transmission of the knowledge that every Muslim is obligated to know and live by. Drawing from the classical scholarly tradition, our curriculum covers the core disciplines of Islamic learning.
The fundamentals of Islamic belief in the Ashari tradition — the creed transmitted by Imam Abu'l-Hasan al-Ashari and refined through centuries of scholarship. Students learn who Allah is, His attributes, and the core tenets of faith.
Practical rulings of worship — prayer, purification, fasting, and more — taught across the Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanafi schools. Students learn both what to do and why, grounding practice in understanding.
The life of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) — told not merely as history but as a living model for character, leadership, and spiritual development.
Selected prophetic traditions with their meanings and lessons, alongside practical Islamic ethics — honesty, kindness, gratitude, patience — applied to children's daily lives.
Led by
Imām Bashir Castiñeira
+ Ustādha Doha Hassan Selim
Arabic is the language of the Quran, the hadith, and centuries of Islamic scholarship. Launched in 2024, our Arabic programme gives students the foundation to engage with these sources directly — not only in translation.
The programme is divided into two cohorts, tailored to age and prior exposure.
أبجد هوّز
For younger students (roughly ages 6.5–9). A play-based, immersive approach to Arabic — building vocabulary, sentence patterns, and a love for the language through songs, games, and stories. No prior Arabic knowledge required.
حطي كلمن
For older students (roughly ages 9–13). Uses the Al-Arabiyya Bayna Yadayk (Arabic at Your Hands) series — the standard text used in classical Arabic instruction worldwide. Students develop reading, writing, and conversational Arabic systematically.
Places are limited. Contact us to begin the application process.