Al Ma’rifah Academy
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Mosques
Al Ma’rifah Academy
140 Armadale Dr, Leicester LE5 1GZ
# Al-Ma'rifah Academy
Al-Ma'rifah Academy is an Islamic educational institution and masjid (mosque) located in Leicester's Netherhall community. Established in 2021, it serves as a comprehensive centre for Islamic learning, worship, and community engagement across all age groups.
The academy operates a dual educational model. Their Maktab programme delivers evening Qur'an and Islamic studies classes for children in a supportive, nurturing environment. For adults, they offer structured learning pathways covering Qur'an recitation, Tajweed (proper Qur'anic pronunciation), Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), and broader Islamic sciences. Beyond formal classes, the masjid facilitates all five daily prayers and hosts the communal Friday prayer (Jumu'ah) service each week from 1:00pm.
What distinguishes Al-Ma'rifah Academy is its integrated approach to serving the local Muslim community. Rather than operating solely as a place of worship or education, they combine spiritual development with knowledge transmission and social cohesion. Their emphasis on quality Islamic education—particularly Tajweed standards—reflects a commitment to preserving authentic Islamic practice. The academy actively solicits community support through donations and Gift Aid arrangements, demonstrating transparency about their financial model and reliance on congregational backing to sustain operations.
The welcoming environment they emphasise appeals to both established community members and newcomers seeking accessible Islamic learning. By operating daily across the week, they accommodate varying schedules whilst reinforcing consistent spiritual practice.
Al-Ma'rifah Academy is an Islamic educational institution and masjid (mosque) located in Leicester's Netherhall community. Established in 2021, it serves as a comprehensive centre for Islamic learning, worship, and community engagement across all age groups.
The academy operates a dual educational model. Their Maktab programme delivers evening Qur'an and Islamic studies classes for children in a supportive, nurturing environment. For adults, they offer structured learning pathways covering Qur'an recitation, Tajweed (proper Qur'anic pronunciation), Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), and broader Islamic sciences. Beyond formal classes, the masjid facilitates all five daily prayers and hosts the communal Friday prayer (Jumu'ah) service each week from 1:00pm.
What distinguishes Al-Ma'rifah Academy is its integrated approach to serving the local Muslim community. Rather than operating solely as a place of worship or education, they combine spiritual development with knowledge transmission and social cohesion. Their emphasis on quality Islamic education—particularly Tajweed standards—reflects a commitment to preserving authentic Islamic practice. The academy actively solicits community support through donations and Gift Aid arrangements, demonstrating transparency about their financial model and reliance on congregational backing to sustain operations.
The welcoming environment they emphasise appeals to both established community members and newcomers seeking accessible Islamic learning. By operating daily across the week, they accommodate varying schedules whilst reinforcing consistent spiritual practice.
Services offered
Maktab children's classesAdult Qur'an recitation classesTajweed instructionFiqh studiesIslamic sciences coursesDaily prayer facilitiesFriday Jumu'ah serviceCommunity donations