Latest News & Updates from Taqwa Institute
Stay up to date with the latest news, training sessions, leadership development opportunities and community stories from Taqwa Institute.
A collaborative research partnership will undertake joint educational research, publish white papers and academic articles, develop evidence-based curricula, present at international conferences and work towards an internationally recognised Centre for Research and Innovation in Islamic Education.
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Delivered in collaboration with Out of Box Ltd (UK), the academy covers AI, animation, graphic design, branding, app development, UI/UX design, freelancing, entrepreneurship, CRM, digital marketing and business pitching — grounded in Islamic ethics.
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Taqwa Institute and Sidr School will establish a reciprocal professional development partnership with joint teacher training, mutual exchange of educators, classroom observation visits, leadership development and collaborative workshops.
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Aniqa will visit Madinah in August 2026 to explore educational and publishing opportunities, with a proposed December 2026 visit by Dr. Nousheen Zakaria and Aniqa to further develop partnerships across Saudi Arabia.
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Collaborative projects in refugee and underserved communities will include storytelling workshops, creative writing programmes, teacher training, distribution of books and emotional wellbeing through literacy, with implementation targeted for 2027.
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Engaging new resources including masjid sketches, children's theatre, Islamic comics, graphic novels, manga and animated educational content will provide creative avenues for da'wah and community engagement.
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Hifz Tracker will be implemented at Taqwa Institute to support student progress monitoring, parent engagement, teacher dashboards and memorisation tracking and analytics.
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The partnership will explore TikTok storybooks, short-form educational videos, interactive storytelling, animated books and digital-first Islamic content — meeting children where they are while remaining rooted in authentic Islamic values.
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A new publishing pathway for aspiring young writers and illustrators offers creative writing workshops, illustration masterclasses, storytelling programmes and book publishing mentorship, with selected works published through Alif Kids and Sidr Productions.
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Taqwa Institute will collaborate on the promotion and implementation of Sidr Productions' digital educational platforms — including Alif Kids, My Quran Journey and Hifz Tracker — receiving 20% of revenue from agreed digital product partnerships.
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Taqwa Institute is proud to announce a new partnership with Healing Bow to deliver, train and mentor young people in the art of archery. This collaboration combines traditional Sunnah sports with modern coaching to build focus, discipline and resilience in our youth.
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Taqwa Institute will become an official stockist of Sidr Productions publications, receiving 30% of the retail price on books sold through its channels, and will launch a Campus Ambassador programme to nurture youth entrepreneurship and literacy.
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Young participants in Taqwa Institute's Youth Coaching Mentorship programme were recognised for their dedication and progress with Bronze, Silver and Gold medal awards, celebrating their achievements in coaching, leadership and personal development.
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A pioneering literacy programme integrating nasheeds, poetry, storytelling, spoken word, creative writing, character education and Islamic values is being co-developed to build language, creativity, confidence and a deeper appreciation of Islamic identity.
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The BJJ Open Mat session held at Taqwa Institute brought together practitioners of all levels for a day of technique, sparring and community. The event showcased the growing popularity of martial arts within our youth programmes and the confidence it builds in young people.
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Taqwa Institute has forged a new strategic partnership with Sidr Productions and Dr Nousheen to invest in education overseas, expanding our reach and impact beyond the UK to support learning and development in underserved communities globally.
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Working in partnership with Here for Youth, Taqwa Institute trained 17 Youth Workers and launched Youth Face — a youth-led initiative focused on mentoring, wellbeing, leadership and meaningful community engagement.
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Taqwa Institute, Sidr School and Sidr Productions will jointly develop high-quality Islamic SEND curricula and educational resources for schools worldwide, establishing an internationally recognised Islamic SEND Hub on a 50% partnership model.
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On Thursday 11th June, at Taqwa Institute, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu belt grading ceremony for girls under 13 was led by SUKATA Oldham and Prof Thay Oliveira. Ten young athletes were promoted to grey and white belts in a proud milestone for the programme.
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On Sunday 17th May 2026, Mohammed Isaaq of Claritas Universal delivered a teacher training session titled Nurturing the Student Temperament. Attended by 24 participants, the session explored how educators can better understand student challenges, motivations, and different learning styles to create more effective and supportive learning environments.
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Taqwa Institute continues to strengthen educational excellence by mentoring and training 7 new teachers. Through coaching, classroom support and professional development, the programme equips aspiring educators with the confidence and skills to positively impact young people's lives.
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Taqwa Institute proudly trained 6 young baristas, equipping them with practical hospitality, customer service and employability skills before launching the Conversations Community Coffee House — a welcoming community space creating meaningful opportunities for young people.
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From 1st to 4th May, the Muslim European Empowerment Programme took place in Kristiansand, Norway, bringing together 50 leaders from across Europe for a weekend of dialogue, collaboration, and leadership development. Participants explored key issues including media representation, Islamophobia, inclusion, and integration.
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On Sunday 26th April, Here for Youth delivered a youth worker training session at Taqwa Institute, bringing together 17 youth workers committed to supporting and empowering young people. The training focused on developing practical skills, strengthening youth engagement, and creating safe, positive spaces for young people to thrive.
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Following the successful training of 3 community sports coaches, Taqwa Institute has launched Little Legends Sports for younger children and Elevate Pro Sports for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Archery, promoting discipline, resilience and confidence.
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Taqwa Institute celebrated the graduation of 9 Youth Imams who completed training in congregational prayer, public speaking, Qur'an recitation and pastoral leadership. They are now regularly leading prayers and facilitating Friday reflections through Conversations Community.
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Following dedicated mentoring and successful grant funding, Hikma Wellness has officially launched to provide holistic, faith-informed wellbeing support — offering practical support for emotional wellbeing, resilience and personal development for individuals and families.
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