Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, University of Kuwait.

Master M.Ed., in Secondary Education, George Mason University

A veteran chemistry and science teacher with eleven years of in-classroom teaching experience.

Her teaching experience is diverse and includes middle school, high school, college level chemistry and general science courses. Currently and in addition to her work at a major Washington, DC hospital, she teaches the Holy Quran part time at a local Islamic Center in Virginia, U.S.A. As a visual learner herself, she uncovers a new way to look at Quran education for all types of learners including non-Arabic speaking learners, visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners. She is also interested in classroom management challenges especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. As the number of non-Arabic speaking learners of the Holy Quran increases, we face the overwhelming need for a new approach and new teaching resources.

“I have chosen to write the Quran workbooks to inspire others to try a new approach to learn and teach the Holy Quran and understand it’s simple meanings. I experienced much joy creating these workbooks and look forward to creating many more for the different chapters of the Holy Quran. Process improvement is a principle that I have learned in Health Care and now live by when it comes to creating new content. Please join me on this journey to learn the word of God one workbook at a time”

Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, University of Cairo

Shykha Ebtsam is a Hafiza of the Holy Quran and holds Ijazah in the Qira’a of Asem. She is also certified in memorizing the Holy Quran with Hafs narration from Al-Sunnah Al Muhammadiyah institute cooperated with Al-Azhar. She is a veteran Quran recitation teacher. Shaykha Ebtsam taught many Quran levels and many students with different backgrounds ranging from native to non-native Arabic speakers.

“Creating new resources and new ways to help the different types of Quran students is my passion and my calling. It is a duty that Allah has blessed me with and that I am very thankful for”

Bachelor’s degree in Tafsir & Hadith

Master’s Degree (MPhil) in Tafsir & Qur’anic Sciences - International Islamic University Islamabad

Coming from a non-Arab background, Fatimah understands the struggles students face while learning the Holy Qur’an and acquiring mastery in the Arabic language. At the same time, with over fifteen years of experience teaching Qur’an and Islamic Studies to students of various ages and diverse backgrounds, she also fully appreciates the difficulties educators face in creating and finding interactive resources that help create positive and enjoyable environments in the classroom, where Muslim students of today can learn to love the Holy Quran and their religion.

“Joining this team will, inshaAllah, give me the opportunity to give back to the Muslim community and benefit future generations as a continuous charity”.

Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, University of Cairo

“When I was first approached to help design workbooks for the Holy Quran, I knew that this is a gift from God. It is such an honor to be part of the Quranworkbook team to help facilitate understanding and teaching word of Allah to all types of learners. The Holy Quran words are as colorful as the world around us. Have fun!”