Testimonials
"Alhamdulillah ever since I've started the free Tajweed classes you have been delivering, I feel like I have achieved so much in my learning.
Your style of teaching and explaining has been put across to all students in a very easy to grasp way and understandable method.
I thoroughly enjoy attending your classes, I also feel like after every class, I leave with having learnt something new from you. When I'm reciting the Qur'an at home, I'm always conscious to apply what I have learnt from you. I'm always looking forward to our classes every week.
May Allah swt reward you immensely in this life and the next for all that you do. May you succeed in every aspect of your life".
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Mereen Kauser: Derby - UK
"Joining the CLD was the wonderful happening with me during the recent pandemic and having Shykha Shafalia as my teacher is the best thing ever to me in my life. Alhumdulillah I’ve been with CLD for more than 2 years now and I’ve noticed a huge improvement in my recitation of the Quran and my understanding of Islam.
My Shykha has been exceptional in ensuring that I have a good understanding in tajweed rules and in making sure I improve on my weaknesses with every lesson. Her level of commitment towards her students is beyond my words. My boys love her lessons and try to follow these with their best capacities. She is able to nurture the love for Allah SWT through her words.
She has encouraged and motivated me and many others to stay on target with our tajweed, and has always been a driving force to recite Quran regularly and with correct mukharij and rules. I truly believe my Shykha will be a supportive and inspirational guide for many others and quench people thirst towards understanding our beautiful Deen.
I was sceptical at first to do online classes, but Alhumdulillah the communication has been very clear and convenient. Would recommend anyone who is thinking of doing online classes to join CLD. I am very much honoured to be Shykha’s student. It is a blessing of Allah SWT upon me for which I am very grateful Alhumdullilah".
Humaira Latif: Nottingham - UK
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"Allhamdulillah; the free Qaidah class was amazing. I truly felt the teacher's method/style of teaching was exceptional. In particular how she articulated each letter with example's of how to pronounce each word really helped it stick in my head. The teacher always displayed a positive, professional and friendly demeanour.
In sha Allah more success to you all who work so hard at CLD".
Rehana Ali: Burton - UK
"Shaykaah Shafalia: Allhamdulliah I attended two FREE courses with CLD, so far; Ghusl and Salah workshops and I found both courses to be very beneficial and delivered professionally. The teacher was engaging with students and provided answers to questions. Very fortunate to have this organisation available locally".
Halima Akter: Nottingham - UK
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"Alhamdullilah our children have learnt so much in Free madrassah level 1 and 2 classes.
During the pandemic, the classes switched to online instead of face to face but there was no difference in the quality of the education provided. We really appreciate CLD institute providing such high quality of education free of cost. May Allah swt grant you all more success in dunya and aakhirah. Ameen"
JazakAllah Khair.
Umm Hareem, Derby, UK
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"I just listened to the lecture from today and really enjoyed Shaykah's teaching because I'm experiencing the challenges she mentioned being a parent. During the teaching she mentioned a lecture she had given on 'tawheed and shirk'. I was wondering if it is available or if Shaykah is planning another in shaa Allah?
JazakAllah khairan".
Rafeeah - Glasgow- UK
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"I attend the advance Recitation class and Arabic Medina beginner Level. My children attend Qaida/Arabic/online madrasa. On the whole I have found CLD Tutors very professional and hardworking. Learning Arabic is like a dream come true for me at this stage in my life (with family and work commitments). Everyone works really hard at CLD to bring us first class Islamic teachings in the comfort of our homes. The courses provided are extremely helpful in two ways; the first being free of charge because I know good quality teaching costs a lot. I am not of the opinion that Islamic teaching should be free of charge all the time but it is amazing and truly beneficial that CLD can offer this opportunity to everyone and some families have dependant relatives overseas and cannot afford the tuition.
Secondly, the convenience of being online as nowadays everyone is very busy and cannot take the time away from other commitments to attend Islamic classes. In addition, CLD Alhamdulillah unites all muslims globally and we can learn together as an ummah and benefit each other. I am very happy with how all the courses are structured and learning material is available to catch up with anything that you miss.May Allah swt reward everyone at CLD with goodness in this dunya and aakhira. JazakAllahu khairan for all your hard work".
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Nurma Gharwal- London: UK
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Allah swt blessed me with the oppurtunity to attend Free Islamic classes through CLD. Alhamdulillah I completed 3 courses; Aqeedah level 1 & 2 and Signs of Resurrection, which expanded my knowledge in these areas. I like the way teachers share the opinions from all school of thoughts.
They did an amazing job explaining the details in simple and easy way whilst maintaining the excellent quality and professionalism throughout.
I am looking forward to attending more courses in shaa Allah.
JazakAllah Khair to all involved in bringing these classes to us".
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Naveed Ahmed - Derby: UK
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"I realized I needed to start my Qur'an reading from scratch. In the past I used to read the Qur'an but thought I only needed to improve my tajweed and fluency. How wrong I was!
I came across CLD institute on Facebook - Raya's memorisation page and in my first class with Shaykaah Shafalia I quickly understood I had to relearn the articulations and pronunciations of each letter. Each week I have gone from strength to see strength. Shaykaah has a way of teaching that is both warm and engaging. And she knows each student's strength and weaknesses, always encouraging and takes time to correct my mistakes. I look forward to my classes every Saturday morning at 5:30am, early I know but worth it! The fact that the lessons are free and only for the pleasure of Allah is amazing. May Allah SWT reward Shaykaah Shafalia and all the team at CLD for the amazing job they do".
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Tola Saka - Glasgow: UK
"I would like to thank all the teachers who are engaged to deliver the free tajweed and Qur'an recitation lessons from my deep heart . Thanks to their efforts and help now I am able to recite Holy book Qur'an which was my unachievable goal. Alhamdullilah. I really appreciate their patience and effort.
I usually follow the instructions The teachers give me which are helpful in reciting. I try to join all the classes even Advance Recitation Class even my level doesn’t correspond. But seeing my trying, the teachers motivate and give a great supervision.
When it comes to the quality of the lesson, they are well planned mainly focused on correcting mistakes as well as developing , solidifying knowledge".
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Muratova Ma'rifat - Navoiy:Uzbekistan
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"Qaidah + Tajweed class for brothers. The quality is excellent. The teachers are very good and the service on a scale of 1-10 if I was to rate it. I would give a solid 8. The reason it is an 8 rather than a 10 is because I feel the classes could be more simplified as a lot of students start a course and then get overwhelmed by the amount of detail which causes the students to leave. But I would definitely recommend this and I hope for the success of such an organisation".
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Adil - Derby: UK
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"Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Baraqatuh.
Jazakallahu Khairan for teaching my daughter in madrassah L 1 class. Alhamdulillah I’m happy sister with the class and the teacher as well. May Allah SWT rewards all of us for all the good deeds".
Farzana Islam, Adelaide, Australia.
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"My daughter Sakina likes the madrassah, she doesn’t like to miss but sometimes we have no choice... Madrassah class is her favourite.
We are so grateful we found CLD during the worst of covid..she was attending our local madrassah and she enjoyed it but they closed during covid and I struggled to find a online madrassah they were all so expensive and it has been hard for us financially the past 2 years ..so we cannot say Thank you enough".
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Sabrena - Johannesburg: South Africa.
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"I have learned a lot since I joined CLD. I completed an online tajweed course, attended ramadan reminders, seven deadly sins, psychological wellbeing, ghusl course, mental health, qaidah, and I am currently doing an arabic course and tajweed.
Shaykaah Shafalia took her time to teach us. I have tried different tajweed courses but Shaykaah made it easy for us explained things clearly in order for us to understand and apply the rules.
Shaykaah Shafalia shared her experience with us to help us know that we can learn and improve our pronunciation. She used methods that are easy to follow and understand. May Allah swt reward her for her dedication and time. Ameen"
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Jabina- Derby:UK
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"Assallam Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu
This is general feedback for the Sunday Medina book 1 class. This is a well structured class. Our teacher Ustdha Marwah ma sha Allah explains the lesson well and gives chance to each member of the class to actively participate in reading and completing the class. I think the only thing missing is if we can do some writing in the class although this is very difficult in short space of time. May Allah bless all those involved with CLD institute and all those who are trying to learn the Arabic language in order to understand the words of our creator. Ameen"
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Arabic Student- Derby: UK
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"Qaidah + Tajweed is a well designed & well structured course which helps someone who has not studied Tajweed before to be able to read Al Qaida Nooraniya.
Ustaad Abdul Hafeez has helped me to identify and correctly articulate Arabic letters and words from the correct articulation points. He has also helped me to understand basic Tajweed Terminology and to appreciate the characteristics of each individual Arabic Letter. In shaa Allah I am hoping to continue with Tajweed to the diploma level and recommend people to study Tajweed and take advantage of other Islamic courses provided by the institute"
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Shabbir Hussain- Derby: UK
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"I am in Ustadha Zara's Recitation class. Alhamdulillah I understand the lessons taken so far. We are given feedback after the lessons .She gives summary after the lesson so it makes me pay more attention and remember. I am encouraged to revise my mistakes.
Alhamdulillah the lessons quality is good for anyone willing to learn. I have improved in my recitation and can detect some mistakes in my and others recitation. May Allah reward you abundantly for it being free. It has enabled me to participate. I really love to learn and love Qur'an. May Allah ease up my path. Ameen
JazakAllah khair"
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Hauwa Maiyaki- Tema: Ghana.
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