Teachers

“The best among you are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it”. (Bukhari)

As a Islamically inspired educational institution, The Lewisham Islamic Institute remains committed to providing an academically rigorous education to students who will leave the supplementary school ready for lives of a intellectual, humble productive Muslim who services to their community. From literacy to Islamic sciences to public speaking, each day at the Lewisham Islamic Institute is filled with activities that are both enriching and engaging.

We strive to be committed to the students we are privileged to serve, therefore we have assembled dedicated, talented faculty staff. All of our staff are DBS verified and continue to develop their knowledge of enhanced teaching practice and Islamic sciences. We also take pride in having an active and advisory group of Imams, visionary parents, well-wishers, alumni and friends across the Ummah.

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Head of Qur’anic Studies

Imam Sabir Elahi

Imam Saabir possesses Ijazaat in the 10 Qira’aat of Qur’an. Moreover Imam Saabir has been leading Tarawih in many Masājid within the UK as well as abroad for several years, developing a number of Huffadh and teachers along the way.
Head of Islamic Sciences

Imam Ashraf Dabous

Imam Ashraf possesses a BA in Usul ul Deen from the Islamic University of Madinah, an MA Islamic Studies (Marksfield College) and an MA in Counselling (Goldsmiths University). Additionally, he has experience of nearly a decade in imamship teaching several mutoon in Arabic, Fiqh, Usul-Fiqh, Aqeedah, and Mustalah al Hadeeth.
Teacher/Imam

Imam Shakeel Begg

He spent several years studying at the world renowned Islamic University of Madinah. He also obtained an M.A in Islamic Studies from the prestigious Markfield Institute of Higher Education and also has a Diploma in Islamic Jurisprudence, a Diploma in Islamic Finance and a Certificate in Islamic Chaplaincy. He is the Chief Imam and Khateeb of the Lewisham Islamic Centre, a position he has now held for more than 20 years.

Administration

Ustadh Abdul Majid
Principal
Ustadha Hawwa
Administrator
Ustadha Amaal
Administrator
Ustadha Seren
Deputy Headteacher
Ustadha Jahanara
Administrator

Primary Education

Ustadha Muna
Primary & SEN Teacher
Ustadha Ruwayda
Primary Teacher
Ustadha Tasneem
Primary Teacher
Ustadha Sadia
Adult Learning Teacher & Primary Teacher
Ustadha Halima
SEN Teacher
Ustadha Subina
Primary Teacher
Ustadha Hodaiba
Primary Teacher
Ustadha Eeman
Primary Teacher
Ustadha Maryam. P
Primary Teacher
Ustadha Yasmine
Primary Teacher

Secondary Education

Ustadh Dhul Kifl
Secondary (Boys) Teacher
Ustadha Waafia
Secondary Girls Teacher
Ustadha Radien
Secondary Girls Teacher
Ustadha Nasra
Secondary Girls Teacher
Ustadh Aliu
Secondary (Boys) Teacher
Ustadha Maryam. N
Secondary Girls Teacher
Ustadha Layla
Secondary (Girls) Teacher
Ustadha Hooria
Secondary Teacher

Madrassa

Ustadh Muhammad
Hifdh Teacher (Child & Adult Programme)
Ustadh Abdul Rahman
Assistant Hifdh Teacher (Child & Adult Programme)
Ustadh Riyadh
Hifdh Teacher (Child & Adult Programme)
Ustadh Aminul
Madrassah Teacher

Assistant Staff

Ustadha Maryam
Teacher Assistant
Ustadha Aamanah
Teacher Assistant
Ustadha Maryam. A
Teacher Assistant