updates
Alhamdulillah, we have students who have started their journey of learning the Qur’an from Preston and surrounding towns at a temporary location (Work is currently ongoing at the main site).
We will be intaking students for September 2025, register your interest below for a FREE SESSION.
register interest for classes starting September 2025 (Onsite/Online)
Quran reading, memorisation, as well as Islamic courses for all ages and levels (beginner to advanced).
Learn using: Braille, low vision aids and more…
Trained teachers, specialist equipment and much more.
LIMITED SPACES
NOTE: Classes will be held at a temporary location within Preston whilst renovation happens at our main site
our story
A message from the founders:
“A parent once approached me (Maulana Shoeb Nakhuda) in relation to his child being taught the Qur’an. My natural response was, “why not enrol him into one of the local evening madrassahs?”. The parent then informed me that due to his child’s visual impairment, local madrassahs currently lack the facilities to cater for him.
When Hazrat Maulana Yusuf Motala RH (d.2019) – founder of Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya, Bury – was told of the intention to purchase a site for the purpose of providing Islamic education for the visually impaired, his words were: “You are fulfilling a fardh al-kifāyah (communal obligation) on behalf of the Ummah.”
Hazrat’s words resonate with us deeply. We at Al Qalam Vision Institute ask for your du’ās in fulfilling this obligation on behalf of the Ummah, and humbly request donations.”
Maulana Shoeb Nakhuda (Trustee of Al Qalam Vision Institute & teacher of Hadith at Darul Uloom Bury)
Dr Muhammad Mazharuddin Sahib (Trustee of Al Qalam Vision Institute and Khadim of Darul Uloom Bury)
our aims
We aspire to empower Muslims from all walks of life, insha’Allah.
Our services
1) Educational Programmes 📖🔎
We provide tailored learning opportunities for Visually Impaired students, offering classes in:
– Arabic language reading, writing and speaking ✍
– Quran memorisation 📜
– General Islamic studies 📚
Students access these lessons through various platforms, including:
– Braille & audio resources 📝🎧
– Low Vision Aids, such as digital magnifiers 🔍
– Technology, including specialised software, mobile apps, and AI-powered tools 📱🤖
Our students, ranging from ages 6 to 50, come from diverse backgrounds across the UK.
We offer both ONSITE & ONLINE learning to ensure accessibility for all. 💻
2) Social Events 🗣🤝
We successfully hosted our first-ever social gathering for the Visually Impaired community, bringing together over 70 attendees for a unique and enriching experience. This event provided an opportunity for Visually Impaired individuals to connect, network, and strengthen bonds within the community.
3) Outreach Visits ❤🩹🏠
As part of our outreach efforts, an Al-Qalam Vision Institute team visited a Visually Impaired individual living alone in East Lancashire to provide both emotional and spiritual support. We offered companionship, delivered hot meals 🍲, and helped enhance his overall wellbeing. He found this service incredibly valuable. ❤
The Project in pictures
Follow along on our renovations journey.
learning in action
Assist the Blind today
Our beloved Prophet (PBUH) said:
“Whoever removes a hardship among the hardships of this world from a believer, Allāh will remove a hardship from him on the Day of Judgement. Whoever brings ease to the one who is in difficulty, Allāh will bring him ease in this world and in the Hereafter.” (Sahih Muslim no. 2699)
Current Appeal
PHASE 2 Target:
£60,000
£60,000
We are raising money to fund the following:
- New roof with solar panels
- Windows
