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I will never be able to thank Allah u enough that He has granted me the huge ni'mah (blessing) of starting this beautiful path of seeking knowledge with the Light of knowledge Institute. The studies are led by passionate teachers who are always supportive towards our studies but also provide support to every student in their daily life issues by enlightening us with the best way to conduct every single moment of our life according to Quran and Sunnah.
The actual teaching is also of a great level and quality, and as a French student, the English language was a little hard, but everything was well explained, and all my questions are always welcomed. I personally chose to learn in this Institute even though it is in another country, because of the importance of implementation upon what is learnt, and the deepness of the understanding of Islam and the importance of spirituality and self-development. There is so much to say about this Institute ... May Allah u reward abundantly our beloved teachers and grant them the highest place in Jannah. Ameen

Khadija Djafri France1st YearAlimah Student

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The Light of Knowledge Institute is a big blessing in our city of Coventry. It is very different from other Institutes that I have come across, as we are blessed with a Muftiyah Sahibah which I have not seen anywhere else. This Institute feels like your part of a family, as we have Eid gatherings and other Islamic events. The teachers sacrifice their time and life to help us to develop spiritually and academically alongside learning the Arabic language and traditional Islamic teachings.
Personally, since joining this Institute I have benefited so much Alhumdullilah, I feel really blessed to have met with Muftiyah Zaheeda. She is like a spiritual mother to me, and many other students. I feel this Institute has helped me develop my connection to Allah u and is helping me live my life according to shariah and sunnah. The teachers are always there for us, and I feel like I can talk to them about anything, I know the advice that I will be given will be according to shariah and sunnah. Our daily reminders and self-development sessions keep our hearts in check. SubhanAllah what a blessing this is for us, May Allah u give high ranks to our beloved teachers and may Allah u reward them for their endless efforts. Ameen.

Kanize Ahmed Coventry3rd Year Alimah Student

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I am lucky to attend Muftyia Zaheeda’s France sessions as I have learned so much from them, they have included Tafseer, Hadith, Fiqh, Adab and others. Muftiyah Zaheeda is kind, patient, impressively knowledgeable and well spoken. She has made teaching and guiding people on the path to Allah u her mission. She has dedicated her entire life for the cause of Allah u.I can guarantee you with such an intention, there is barakah in our sessions making them very beneficial and easy to learn and understand. I honestly recommend her classes 100% as they are beneficial for my heart, my soul and last but not least my Imaan. May Allah u grant her Jannatul Firdaus. May He u put barakah and sincerity in her speech and actions. Ameen. Alhamdulillah for being a Muslim and one of her students.

LatifaFrance

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The greatest lessons are not taken from a book! But they are taken from a teacher like Muftiyah Zaheeda. Thank you for taking the time to teach us during this year and for educating and guiding us in understanding our knowledge of our beautiful religion. A big THANK YOU from us students at the Light of knowledge Institute.

WassilaReunion Island

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Alhamdulillah, I have had the blessing of being in this Institute and in the company of my teachers for almost 7 years. I thank Allah u every day for this blessing. This Institute is a beacon of light that guides me towards the love of Allah u and His obedience. The teachers are not just teachers but rather our spiritual guides who care not only about imparting the academic knowledge we need but also, have a deep sincere care for our hereafter. I feel so blessed to be in such company who guide me through every stage in life, blessings, and trials, and always remind me of my greater purpose: becoming someone Allah u is pleased with.
The peace I feel sitting at the feet of my teachers learning about Allah u is a feeling that cannot be matched by anything. I pray that Allah u keeps me sitting at their feet and benefitting from their company for the rest of my life.

Selina Begum Coventry3rd Year Alimah Student

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The Light of Knowledge Institute is the greatest blessing Allah u has granted me. I am blessed with amazing and supportive teachers who guide and teach me how to live, following the way of Shariah and Sunnah, which helps me to deal with daily situations in my life. This Institute is very different from others because it focuses on the spiritual diseases of the heart and their treatments and, this is a great benefit for the spiritual progression of oneself. I’m grateful to have been given the opportunity to meet my beloved Muftiyah Zaheeda as she is supportive and is always there for me as a spiritual mother. Since joining this Institute, Alhamdulillah I can see a difference in my spirituality, and my connection with Allah u. As a student, I feel like I am part of a family when in the company of my righteous teachers and fellow students.

Anisah Hussain Coventry2nd Year Alimah Student

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It still amazes me how Allah u picked us out of millions to study Deen, to keep us on the journey to knowledge and enlightenment. Our beautiful teachers (May Allah u reward each of them) are our ladder to reach our destination, without them we can never attain our goal. They guide me through my emotions and how to deal with situations when I am lost. My Allah u has blessed me with teachers like my mother who worries and guides me to attain the best akhirah.
My fellow students are my sisters which not by birth but by our jamaat and are a source of comfort. I never had a sister before coming to the Institute, now I have so many Alhamdulillah. Each of us are unique with very different personalities but are bonded strongly together by our jamaat. May Allah u bless our institute and guide us to success...Ameen

Salma Butt Coventry1st Year Alimah Student

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Alhamdulillah Allah u has granted me with a great blessing of allowing me to attend the Purification of the Heart sessions by Muftiyah Zaheeda of the Light of knowledge Institute, which were conducted in Leicester. It has been a huge turning point in my life. Since that day I try my best to attend all the online sessions as it helps me in my daily life, to strengthen my link with Allahu.Since then, it has guided me to attend Shaykh Mufti Tauqeer db lectures, especially the character building sessions Alhamdulillah.
May Allah u reward them all for serving the Deen of Allahu by helping us to have the correct understanding of Islam and by being a means to purify our heart.

UmmMouhammadFrance

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Muftiyah Zaheeda has played a big role in connecting us with our Deen and history of Islam.
She is softly spoken and patiently explains using daily life examples. I particularly enjoyed her sessions in Ramadan, as they provide a wakeup call and a push that I needed. I am grateful to her as she takes out time only for the pleasure of Allah u to connect us to Deen. A big sacrifice from her

Fazila MusaZambia

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I had the honour of attending some classes by Muftiyah Zaheeda (Light of Knowledge Institute). It helped me a lot in my journey towards Allah u especially the Purification of the Soul. Thanks to her gentleness and her hikmah (wisdom) in delivering the classes and knowledge. Masha Allah. May Allah u grant her life and very good health Insha’Allah.

SaidaLieusaint France

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Thanks to Allah u for allowing me this year to attend Muftiyah Zaheeda’s courses in French and English. It has been a great experience to learn more about Islam. What struck me the most was the practical side of classes, but above all Muftiyah’s sincerity, personal involvement, and availability. Alhamdulillah. May Allah u increase her further in knowledge and always include her amongst His awliya'oun. Ameen .

Jane DioufDakar Senegal

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I had the chance to participate in a few courses with Muftiyah Zaheeda. Her way of transmitting our religion is absolutely fabulous. Her teaching style makes you want to get closer to Allahu. May Allah protect Muftiyah Zaheeda so that people continue to benefit from her knowledge.

MeriemParis

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The Light of Knowledge Institute is one of the most supportive and inspiring environments which offers a wide range of beneficial courses. The teachers at the Institute are very caring, as well as providing valuable academic knowledge and, they also make special efforts to provide emotional support. The Jamaat and family atmosphere creates the most beautiful connections, we all strive to help one another and with the precious reminders from our teachers, we regularly set goals for us all to try and better our attributes and implement the Deen into our lives. What makes this Institute different is the focus on improving our character. In particular, the Purification of the Heart sessions are extremely beneficial and encourages personal development using Hadiths of Prophet ﷺ. Personally, these sessions motivate me to keep trying, no matter what the situation is, and is a constant reminder that the struggle will be worth it Insha’Allah.
Alhamdulillah, the Light of Knowledge Institute offers many rewarding opportunities to study and provides the resources to learn about the Deen and help encourage us to implement the valuable teachings into our lives.

Fahmidah Begum Coventry1st Year Alimah Student

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I am very grateful to my Arabic teacher and her mother who introduced me to Muftiyah Zaheeda of the Light of Knowledge Institute. I attended her courses including Ramadan Tafseer, Purification of the soul and the life of our beloved Prophet s. She is an admirable person by her kindness, her knowledge, as well as all the time she gives to the sisters of France as well as everywhere in the world. I have learned alot and I continue to learn through her. I am grateful to Allah u for having allowed me to come across Muftiyah Zaheeda. She is an excellent teacher to know and may Allah u reward her and allow us to still be able to benefit from her teachings in France. Ameen

Renda NassereddineFrance

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I listen to the Purification of the Heart sessions on Mondays. I am based in London. I think Muftiyah Zaheeda is an amazing teacher, she is so down to earth, I really love her way of teaching. I look forward to the sessions every week. I get boost of confidenceafter the sessions and I feel like doing things to better myself and my family in Deen. Muftiyah Zaheeda always gives examples and she always mentions it is never too late to start. None of us are perfect but we must better ourselves. May Allah reward Muftiyah Zaheeda immensely. Ameen

Nuzhat ShehzadLondon

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Firstly I thank Allah u for blessing me a great gift of knowing Muftiyah Zaheeda (Light of knowledge Institute) and to benefit from her knowledge Masha’Allah through her different courses. She has a lot of generosity and gentleness in the transmission of her knowledge. I was deeply touched by 2 things with Muftiyah Zaheeda:
Firstly, she made me aware with a lot of wisdom that obedience to Allah u must be total and not partial by giving example of a mobile phone, to unlock the phone we need to have the correct code with all the digits and not part.
Secondly to always connect ourselves to the Qur'an.
Jazakamullah Khair and I pray that Allah u increases Muftiyah Zaheeda in her knowledge, preserves her, elevates her in degree and gives her the best of health. Ameen

SophieFrance.

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I thank Allah u for having introduced me to Muftiyah Zaheeda of Light of Knowledge Institute, and for teaching her knowledge to us. Masha’Allah, she is soft in her voice and kind. I pray Allah u to increase her in knowledge.
Thank you very much to all our teachers and for making us benefit from their knowledge and through them our love of Allah u increases everyday Masha’Allah. May
Allah u protect and preserve you and uplift you to the highest levels of paradise Ameen

NazihaFrance

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Alhamdulillah to Allah u for guiding us and for blessingus to be in one of these circles of authentic teachings that opens our hearts and minds. May Allah u reward Muftiyah Zaheeda from Light of knowledge Institute for sharing her knowledge which allows us to be enlightened in our daily lives, to be more rigorous in our religious practice through Fiqh classes and to immerse ourselves in meditation by explaining to us about the life of our beloved Prophet u and to help us to question ourselves through the studying of the purification of the heart. May Allah u reward our teacher and sisters as well, and as all those who contributed towards the guidance for all humanity.

LeilaFrance

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All praises belong to Allah alone. I had the honour by the grace of Allah u to attend the courses of Muftiyah Zaheeda (Light of knowledge Institute) regarding the purification of the heart and the Seerah of the Prophets Alhamdulillah!
These courses allowed me to learn to understand what true faith is and educate my soul which allowed me to change my life and help deal with trials, to be content and to reform myself because this love and knowledge of Allah u is stronger today! Alhamdulillah . The Seerah course increased my love for the Prophet s Alhamdulillah. May Allah reward all those people who have contributed directly or indirectly to the benefit of these courses and who have made me evolve in my life Alhamdulillah.

BohihFrance

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I had the opportunity alhamdulillah to attend the courses of an exceptional teacher Muftiyah Zaheeda, Masha’Allah from Light of Knowledge Institute. Such a beautiful discovery both on the knowledge delivered and on the spiritual benefits. The courses, taught with passion and pedagogy, are imbued with benevolence and gentleness. They are not only aimed at learning but above all at the application of teachings for deep change and spiritual elevation. May Allah s reward Muftiyah Zaheeda for the quality of her courses, her patience and her availability.

AsmaFrance

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My name is Yasmin Hussain and I have been a student at this Institute since 2020. I am currently doing the Alimah course and Pearls of Hadith course. When I first started studying, I was also working part time but after 6 months I realised that my studies were far more important so I gave up my job to focus on my studies which will not just benefit me academically but also in my family life and akhirah Insha’Allah.
I love attending this Institute because our Principal Muftiyah Zaheeda is brilliant as are all our teachers. Masha’Allah, our teachers are very kind and very patient. Nothing is too much trouble for them, and they are on hand to support us as and when. There is a real family atmosphere in our Institute, and I love being a part of this Jamaat. We are taught to support each other as much as possible and this is not just academically but also personally. I had an operation a few months ago and my teachers and fellow students did a rota and provided food for my family and I for at least 2 weeks for which I will forever be in their debt. I feel more closer to this family than my actual extended family because they are always there for me.
We often have social gatherings throughout the year for Eid and other occasions such as when Muftiyah Zaheeda got her Muftiyah status which was a huge achievement, and when some of us have come back from Umrah, end of term and end of year social events. These are also good teaching exercises and a great way of learning the correct etiquettes towards our elders not just in the Institute but also in our homes.
I think this Institute is different to other Institutes because it does notonly focus on Academics but it’s main focus is good character and self development, and this is instilled in us on a daily basis in class reminders. We also have Purification of the Heart session every Monday which is really important to help us spiritually to try and get rid of the diseases of the heart such us anger, jealousy, arrogance to name but a few. We are very fortunate to have Muftiyah Zaheeda as our Principal because she is very knowledgeable and being a Muftiyah is a bonus for us because we can ask her anything and she has a huge amount of experience and knowledge at her fingertips.

Yasmin Hussain1st Year Advanced Alimah Student

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I was able to attend Muftiyah Zaheeda’s classes and it was very beneficial for me. I was able to understand them and apply into actions regarding the requirements of my religion with more ease and more passion. May Allah bless your effort

BouazzaFrance

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Since I started my studies, I have learned many things which I had never thought of. I thank Allah u and my teachers for giving me the opportunity to be part of this Institute. I feel so lucky to have such teachers and thank them for always being by our side.

Fazeelah Bibi Coventry1st Year Alimah student

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Another blessing from Allah u among his countless blessings Alhamdulillah is for allowing me to meet the right people at the right time. With the Light of Knowledge Institute and especially Muftiyah Zaheeda, Allah u has once again opened access to one of the doors for me to try to access paradise Insha’Allah. Through this door Allah u has enlightened me to His sweetness which soothes the hearts. His mercy, which overcomes His anger. This great light which fills our chest as if it infuses into our whole being, to purify it of all pride.
In front of this ocean of knowledge my heart felt very small and weak. I am grateful to this opportunity as it feels Allah u had wanted to make me understand the immense nature of his love for me. As if He wanted to tell me:
Sarah don't be hard on yourself, seek forgiveness and return to me because I'm the greatest Allah Hu Akbar, I'm the all welcoming of the servant to repent and it is I who am All Wise. This call in myself made tears flow, those not of sadness and regret but those of hope. Those that are Pearl like rain on a hot summer day to give way to freshness of life under a lighted sky. What a pleasant feeling to feel in my inner self, the light of Him who radiates through the splendour of His purity.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to these openings of knowledge. May Allah u guide us, enlightens us and keeps us on His way.

SarahFrance

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My name is Amina Mohammed and I live in Coventry. I joined the Light of knowledge Institute and this is my second year at the Institute. The light of knowledge institute helps us to identify our inner essence and the quality of our soul.The work on this spiritual journey is to learn how to shift our identity from a sense of self to the realisation of our true nature. As a student of the Light of Knowledge Institute I have become more conscious of Allahu nearness to us. Before the acquaintance of my teachers, my heart was like a flower bud not yet showing the beauty, colour, or the fragrance of a flower in a full bloom. The Purification of the Heart sessions and reminders that we have before class has enlightened my heart and I have begun to know myself. When I first visited the Light of Knowledge Institute in 2020 September, I met my teachers and they greeted me with a soft voice and was accompanied by their humble smiles. I found that they were gentle, kind and very down to earth. Meeting them was brief, yet the barakah was enormous. As I have progressed on this path, I have felt things I have never felt before and tasted the sweetness of imaan. I have learned to use my heart, as opposed to my head in my everyday life. May Allah u bless my teachers and all the students, put barakah in their lives and grant them Jannatul Firdous. Ameen.

Amina Mohammed Coventry1st Year Advance Alimah Student

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Alhumdulilah, All praise is due to Allah u alone. I cannot thank Allah u enough for the family of Deenthat Allahuhas blessed me with.
Alhumdulilah, a student of both Mufti Shaykh Tauqeer Sahab db and Alimah Nadia Sadiq (Dubai) for approximately 10 years and also of our beloved Muftiyah Zaheedafor 4 years.
Benefiting from Muftiyah Zaheeda’sMasha’Allah immense beautiful character and love and passion of Deen not only in person in Coventry but at our local masjid in Leicester monthly too.
Muftiyah Zaheeda has tirelessly, selflessly, sacrificed her time and energy for Allah’supleasure to help us all, with such passion, love, care, and concern, just as a mother has for her children.
I have continued to benefit from Muftiyah Zaheeda throughout the pandemic and beyond, through online live sessions for thePurification of the Heart and Pearls of Hadith weekly sessions Alhumdulilah, alife line for me to be connected to Allah u through Muftiyah Zaheeda beautiful ways. She has a magnetism about her, where you just want to remain in her blessed company. Masha’Allah the admin team are very helpful and promptly send recordings when needed of any of the sessions too.
Muftiyah Zaheeda has a kind, gentle approach to teaching, that penetrates deep into the heart, and has helped me to develop a deeper love and connection to Allah u and His beloved Nabis. We pray Allah u gives us the tawfeeq to make Amal, ameen.
I keenly await Muftiyah Zaheeda’sweekly sessions as a spiritual treatment for the purification of my heart, just as I take my medications for my physical ailments, and often listen to the recordings as reminders.
Muftiyah Zaheeda’swords of strength and encouragement from the Quran and Sunnah have helped ease the tests of this life for me.Over the years Muftiyah Zaheeda has instilled in us, that this life is a test and her words in holding firm on to the rope of Allah and Nabi s Sunnah, will assist us in our struggles, definitely hold true.
Muftiyah Zaheeda has also impacted the lives of many family members of mine in Bolton, London, Zambia and Texas, who listen and benefit online. Alhumdulilah
Masha’AllahMuftiyah Zaheeda is a role model for us, and someone we admire and look up to Alhumdulilah, how she continues showing us by example, through her dedication in learning and practicing the Deen. May Allah u protect and preserve all our teachers and bless them and us all with the true light of guidance, and the best health with aafiyah and accept from them all ameen.

Akeela MusaLeicester

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Alhamdulilah, I am very happy to attend the courses of Muftiyah Zaheeda from Light of Knowledge Institute. These are particularly beneficial courses that allow me to reform my soul and come out soothing after its reminders. Alhamdulillah I am Happy.

Aisha SYFrom France