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2026 prospectus

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About the Academy

Umm Abbad Academy brings Islamic learning into the daily lives of Muslim women. Its courses are designed to build a deeper connection with the Qur’an while allowing learners to study around work and family responsibilities.

Full-time courses

Schedules and fees from the 2026 prospectus
Full-time online · Ladies

Aalimiya

Days
Tuesday–Thursday
Time
07h30–11h30
Fee
R1,200 per month
Format
Online
Hifz development

Ma’had Arwa

Days
Monday–Thursday
Time
04h00–06h00
Fee
R500 per month
Spiritual development

Mothers of the Ummah

Days
Monday and Thursday
Time
09h30–10h30
Fee
R500 per month
Adult Maktab system

Reboot Your Maktab

Days
Monday–Thursday
Time
05h30–06h30
Fee
R500 per month

Part-time courses

Saturday mornings
Qur’an study

Tafseer and Tadabbur: Developing My Relationship with the Qur’an

Day
Saturday
Time
08h30–09h30
Listed fee
R200

The prospectus does not specify the fee period.

Conversational Arabic

Arabic Adventures for Mums and Kids

Day
Saturday
Time
10h00–11h00
Format
Online or in person in Melville
Fee
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Monthly workshops

Learning around your schedule

The prospectus also lists monthly workshops and describes courses designed for busy women to gain Islamic knowledge as their schedules allow.

Founder and lead educator

Muallima Shakirah Hunter

The prospectus describes Muallima Shakirah as the founder and lead educator of Umm Abbad Academy. She teaches Aalimiya and leads Reboot Your Maktab, with Qur’anic reflection and applied learning central to her approach.

Meet the 2026 team

Hifz Muallimaat

  • Muallima Shakirah Hunter
  • Muallima Tahirah Rahman
  • Muallima Madlin
  • Muallima Rim Ar-Rifai
  • Muallima Zahra Chothia

Aalimiya Department

  • ML Abdurrahmaan Cader
  • Muallima Shakirah Hunter
  • Muallima Ayesha Chohan
  • Muallima Humayrah Mohamed
  • Muallima Rumaysa Mohamed
  • Muallima Saaliha Jhakura
  • Muallima Madlin

Adult Maktab Department

  • Muallima Aasiya Pelwan
  • Muallima Amina Ahmed
  • Muallima Shireen Tharmohammed
  • Muallima Hajra Naidu

Admin and Online

  • Sister Nabeela Dawjee
  • Sister Mumtaz
  • Sister Saffiya Vawda

Prospectus information is a 2026 snapshot. The full supplied PDF is available above for the original wording and design.

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Umm Abbad Academy brings Islamic learning into the daily lives of Muslim women, with Qur’an-centred study around work and family responsibilities.

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