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.
Imam Saabir 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.
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.
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.
Ustadh Abdul Majid
Ustadh Muhammad
Ustadh Abdul Rahman
Ustadh Dhul Kifl
Ustadha Seren
Ustadha Muna
Ustadha Hawwa
Ustadha Jahanara
Ustadha Amaal
Ustadha Waafia
Ustadha Radien
Ustadha Ruwayda
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Ustadha Tasneem
Ustadha Nasra
Ustadha Sadia
Ustadha Halima
Ustadh Aliu
Ustadh Riyadh
Ustadh Aminul
Ustadha Subina
Ustadha Hodabia
Ustadha Maryam. N
Ustadha Maryam
Ustadha Layla
Ustadha Eeman
Ustadha Maryam. P
Ustadha Hooria
Ustadha Yasmine
Ustadha Maryam, N
Ustadha Aamanah