RISE QUR’AN ACADEMY
Rawdah
Where Hearts Meet the Qur'an
At Rawdah Quran Academy, we don't just teach children to read the Qur'an . We help them fall in love with it. Our mission is simple: to guide every student toward Allah through His words, one ayah at a time.
Imagine
Imagine students of the Qur'an praying Fajr and arriving at class before the sun rises. They begin their morning outdoors with adhkār as the birds chirp around them, welcoming a new day in the remembrance of Allah. Then they enter their classroom, greeted by the calming scent of fresh rosemary, a gentle reminder to awaken both the heart and the mind. They review yesterday's lesson, memorize new verses, and prepare their pages for their teacher.
There is no shame here. No fear. No punishment. Only gentle encouragement and sincere belief in every student's potential. When a student struggles to pass a lesson, they are reminded of the Prophet's SAWS promise that the one who recites the Qur'an with difficulty receives a double reward. There is no failing at Rawdah—only opportunities to draw closer to Allah.
After reciting their new lesson to their teacher, students pray two rakʿahs of Ishrāq, reciting the very verses they have just memorized. They thank Allah for opening His words to their hearts and experience the sweetness of standing before Him with new portions of His Book.
Throughout the day, the girls are encouraged to move, explore, and care for the bodies Allah has entrusted to them. They enjoy healthy snacks that nourish the brain, play sports, wander on nature walks, bake, and gather around hearty breakfasts, sharing laughter and conversation. Members of the community often stop by with homemade treats, drinks, and words of encouragement, reminding the students that they are surrounded by a community that treasures the people of the Qur'an.
Memorization is only part of the journey. Students are taught the meanings of what they memorize so that the Qur'an transforms not only their tongues but also their hearts. They study Arabic grammar and tajweed with care, striving to recite the Qur'an as it was revealed by Jibreel to our beloved Prophet SAWS . . . with beauty, precision, and reverence.
At Rawdah, we believe that every verse memorized is a step closer to Allah. Every page learned is a treasure carried into the Hereafter. We hold fast to the Qur'an because, in holding on to it, we hold on to a piece of Jannah.
This is our Rawdah—our garden, our sanctuary, our little piece of Jannah in this dunya.
Alḥamdulillah.
Our Vision
Like a flourishing garden where every seed is cultivated with patience and purpose, Rawḍah Qur'an Academy is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of Ahl al-Qur'an, fostering excellence in recitation and memorization while deepening every student's understanding of, love for, and lifelong attachment to the Qur'an until it takes root in every heart, becoming the foundation from which īmān is strengthened, ʿibādah is enriched, ʿilm is pursued, akhlāq is refined, and a generation of faithful carriers of the Book of Allah emerges, walking in the footsteps of the righteous bearers who came before them.
Academy Objectives
Preserve the Qur'an with Excellence
To establish a standard of excellence in Qur'anic recitation and memorization by developing precise Tajwīd and adāʾ through comprehension and understanding in the science, strong quality-focused retention, and ensuring students learn and retain the translation of every passage they memorize, enabling them to recite with understanding, reflection, and a genuine delivery that reflects the meanings of Allah's words.
Apply the Qur’an in Daily Life
To nurture a Qur'an-centered identity by integrating structured learning in Tafsīr, Hadith, Arabic, Tazkiyah, Fiqh, and Tadabbur alongside Hifdh, enabling students to move beyond memorization into a lived relationship with the Qur'an—learning to seek its guidance as a source of comfort and hope, evaluate their actions through its teachings, and align their worship, character, and interactions with what is pleasing to Allah
Cultivate the Practices of Ahl al-Qur’an
To cultivate the practices of Ahl al-Qur'an by prioritizing intentional teacher mentorship and meaningful ṣuḥbah within a close-knit learning environment, allowing every student to receive individualized Tarbiyah through immersive Qur'anic experiences—including Qur'an competitions, Qiyām and Qur'an nights, companionship with people of knowledge, purposeful worship and service, and continued pathways in ijāzāt and Islamic studies—instilling a deep love for worship, a commitment to seeking sacred knowledge, a spirit of service, and the lifelong disciplines that distinguish the people of the Qur'an and enable students to faithfully continue their legacy.
Our Team, Alhamdulillah
Dr. Qanita Mohiuddin
Dr. Qanita is dedicated to nurturing a generation of young Muslims who develop a deep love for the Qur'an, sincere worship, and a lifelong connection with Allah. She is passionate about creating learning environments where children do not simply learn facts and develop skills, but they experience the sweetness of seeking Allah and flourish spiritually, intellectually, and emotionally.
With a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Management and more than two decades of experience in education, curriculum design, and instructional leadership, Dr. Qanita brings together research-based educational practices with the timeless traditions of Islamic scholarship. Her vision is to cultivate Qur'an-centered learning spaces that prioritize excellence, character development, joyful learning, and meaningful relationships.
As both an educator and mother, Dr. Qanita's journey has been deeply shaped by her family's Qur'an experience. She has mentored four of her children through full-time hifdh programs and two through part-time hifdh, giving her firsthand insight into the blessings, challenges, and practical realities of raising children with the Qur'an at the center of their lives. These experiences continue to inform her educational philosophy and leadership.
Dr. Qanita completed Year 1 of Qalam Seminary. She also taught Qur'an to both children and women at the Qur'an School of the Islamic Institute of Orange County under the mentorship of Ustadhah Badia Khazaal. She continues to pursue Qur'an and Arabic studies with various teachers, believing that a teacher's greatest qualification is remaining a lifelong student of the Qur'an.
Beyond the academy, Dr. Qanita is a homeschooling mother of six children between the ages of 17 and 7, a teacher, a curriculum writer, and educational consultant who equips parents and educators with practical strategies for raising Qur'an-loving children and building intentional learning communities. Through her work, she seeks to revive a holistic model of Islamic education . . . one that cultivates knowledge, character, service, and a heartfelt relationship with Allah for generations to come.
Founder & CEOSr. Hibbah Khan
Sr. Hibbah serves as the Program Director and Qur’an Instructor at Rawdah Qur’an Academy. She oversees Qur’an programming, curriculum development, and student growth while continuing to teach students in their journey with the Qur’an. Sr. Hibbah also serves as the Qur’an Director and Instructor at The Preservers Institute.
Sr. Hibbah is a graduate of the Islamic Science Research Academy Seminary and the Visionaries Leadership Academy, where she studied the Islamic sciences and classical texts under the guidance of esteemed shuyūkh. She also holds a Diploma in Islamic Education with a specialization and Ijāzah in Tajwīd from Karachi, Pakistan (2018), and refined her adāʾ under the guidance of Shaykha Marwa El-Gindy of Egypt.
With over eight years of experience teaching the Qur’an and its sciences, Sr. Hibbah has taught through Al-Huda International, Al-Maarij Institute, LiveDeen, The Preservers Institute, and Valley Ranch Islamic Center. She has developed Qur’an curricula, trained instructors, and established structured learning programs focused on excellence in Qur’anic studies and Tarbiyah. She has also spoken at numerous youth and young professional events, inspiring others to strengthen their connection with Allah through His Book.
Program DirectorSr. Juli is a graduate of Bayyinah and AlHuda Institute. She also completed Qalam Seminary's Year 2 program part-time for one year to improve her Arabic reading fluency.
Her years as an active member of the AlMaghrib Institute student body introduced her to the world of seeking sacred knowledge, which eventually led her to enroll in AlHuda Institute's Taleem al-Quran program. It was there that she fell in love with the Arabic language and was inspired to study Arabic grammar and the sciences that support a deeper understanding of the Quran.
Since graduating from Bayyinah's Dream Program in 2015, she has been teaching Arabic as a Bayyinah Access TA, a homeschool co-op Arabic teacher, and a private tutor for both adults and children, online and in person.
For more than a decade, she has been immersed in hifdh and is currently working toward earning her ijazah while studying various books of tafsir to continue exploring the deeper meanings and layers of the Quran.
Alongside teaching, Sr. Juli continues to further her Arabic, Islamic, and Quranic studies through various institutes and teachers, making sure that her learning hours always exceed her teaching hours.
Over the years, she has learned that a heavy bucket has more to give than an empty one.
Advisor and InstructorSr. Juli Herman
Sr. Mona has spent over two decades immersed in Quranic education as a student, teacher, and curriculum developer. She holds an Ijazah in Quran Recitation and Tajweed (Hafs 'an 'Aasim) from Critical Loyalty and completed her own Hifdh through the Dar us-Salam Hifdh Program. She's currently a student at Qalam Seminary, continuing her own journey of learning.
She began teaching Quran privately in 2006 and has taught every stage since, from Qa'idah Nooraniyyah through Quran memorization. Alongside her Quran teaching, she's spent over a decade in education mentoring teachers, designing curricula, and supporting instructional excellence.
She hopes to bring both worlds to her work with the Rawdah Quran Academy: traditional Quranic pedagogy and modern instructional design rooted in genuine care for each student's relationship with the Quran.
Advisor and InstructorSr. Mona Hammad
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The Prophet ﷺ taught:
"The one who is proficient in the Qur'an will be with the noble and righteous scribes. As for the one who recites the Qur'an, stumbling over it because it is difficult for him, he will have two rewards."
— Sahih al-Bukhari
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