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IQRA' Reading Program
Ustazah Nor Aliza in action
Students in the IQRA' class
Ustazah Nor Aliza in action
Students eat lunch before they start to head home.
Distributing gift bags to the children
The welcome sign at the front of the classroom
A collage of the IQRA' class and the participants

The IQRA' Reading Program 

Jariyah Foundation facilitates the reading and understanding of the holy book for Muslims around the world. The Qur’an is considered the primary source of guidance and spiritual knowledge for Muslims, and reading it is a fundamental aspect of their religious practice.


Pos Betau, a remote village approximately three hours from Kuala Lumpur, is home to a vibrant community with limited access to educational resources. This project aims to improve Quranic literacy among children in the area through a one-on-one teaching program, focusing on makhraj (proper articulation), tajweed (rules of pronunciation), and Quran memorization.

 

Objectives:
1. Enhance Quranic reading proficiency among children in Pos Betau.
2. Develop strong memorization skills to preserve Quranic knowledge.
3. Provide personalized teaching to address individual learning needs.
4. Foster a deeper connection with the Quran and Islamic teachings.

 

Challenges:
Logistics: Travel and accommodation for the teaching team require careful planning and resources.
Resources: The program needs sustained funding for transportation, teaching materials, and meals for both the team and the children.

Pos Betau Literacy (18)
Pos Betau Literacy (3)
Pos Betau Literacy (2)
Pos Betau Team
Pos Betau Literacy (24)

Team Commitment

Our team comprises a group of dedicated and skilled educators with a strong passion for making a difference in underserved communities. Each member is committed to:

 

  • Weekly Travel: Undertaking the three-hour journey from Kuala Lumpur to Pos Betau, ensuring consistent program delivery despite logistical challenges.
  • Personal Engagement: Providing one-on-one attention to each child, tailoring lessons to meet their unique learning needs.
  • Adaptability: Addressing cultural and situational nuances with sensitivity and respect to build trust and foster a supportive learning environment.
  • Sustainability: Continuously improving teaching methods, collaborating on strategies to overcome obstacles, and mentoring children to achieve lasting outcomes.

  • This level of commitment stems from the team’s shared belief in the transformative power of education and their unwavering dedication to nurturing the spiritual and intellectual growth of the children in Pos Betau.

Helping children and families in Malaysia

The IQRA’ Reading Program at Pos Betau in the state of Pahang in Malaysia commenced on September 6, 2018. This class was created to serve the first generation of Orang Asli (indigenous group) from the Semai tribe who are new to Islam. The goal is to teach them how to recite the Qur’an and understand the principles of Tajwid, the rules of  pronunciation correctly in reading in Arabic. Currently there are 40 registered students. Weekly attendance averages at 20 students. This class is conducted once a monthly on a Thursday (9:00 am-12:00 pm) except during the month of Ramadan. There are many challenges that the students have to overcome to attend this class. The students converge to Pos Betau for the lesson with some of them having to walk for 2 hours from their villages to get to Pos Betau for the monthly lesson. The students also have to walk back home to their village under the hot sun after the class is dismissed at 12.00 noon. We provide them lunch before sending them home. This is a volunteer work based on individual basis, not an NGO activities. Funding is from personal expenses and donations from generous and committed friends.

Jariyah Foundation Inc