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Gwinnett Islamic Circle | Suwanee Masjid

Maktab

Teaching our children the love of Islam

Our vision is for our children to perfect their Quranic Recitation, build the Fundamentals of Islamic Character, and cultivate Iman.

Mon–Thu
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Two Modules
Multiple Levels

What We Teach

Learn to read the Qurʾān correctly, memorize essential sūrahs & duʿās, and cultivate and engrain Islamic Faith, Values and Practice through interactive discussions.

Collective Qāʿidah

Group instruction focusing on mastering accurately spelling and pronouncing the Arabic letters and words along with incorporating the meaning to strengthen the fundamentals of Quranic Recitation.

Qāʿidah (Individual)

One-on-one instructional time as differentiated learning, to gain fluency and accuracy. Smaller teacher to student ratio with longer face to face timing.

Islamic Discussions

Establishing Core beliefs of Islam, nurturing Isalmic Ettiquetes and Values, and learning the basics of Islam (Purification, Prayer, and Basic Islamic Requirements).

Two Modules

Module 1: Quranic Recitation

The Quran Recitation Module consists of six levels, each progressing through clear milestones — from the absolute basics (Qāʿidah and tajwīd), to the recitation of the entire Quran, and memorization.

Level 1
Mastering Qāʿidah Nooraniyah
Level 2
Memorize Sūrat al-Fātiḥah, and last 5 surahs of Quran & Recitation of the 30th Juz
Level 3
Recitation of the Juz 1-5
Level 4
Recitation of the Juz 6-15
Level 5
Recitation of the Juz 16-30 (Khatmul Quran)
Level 6
Memorization of 30th Juz + Continued Recitation

With each level, we incorporate collective practice of reading the Quran, assuring pinpoint accuracy and confidence in recitation, while also learning the meanings of oft-repeated words from the Quran.

Module 2: Islamic Studies

The Islamic Studies Module consists of six levels, each progressing through clear milestones — a comprehensive education including the fundamentals of faith and practice, as well as cultivating Islamic values and addressing relevant modern challenges children faces.

Level 1
Islamic Articles of Faith (Iman and Islam)
Level 2
Wuḍū & Ṣalāh
Level 3
Daily Islamic Ettiqutes, Values, manners, amd du'as
Level 4
Sirah of the Prophet (S)
Level 5
Stories of the Prophets (A)
Level 6
Fasting, Zakah, and Hajj, and the obligations and prohibitions of Islam

This curriculum is carefully crafted by professionals specifically addressing the needs of our students, incorporating a disucssion based learning environment.

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Schedule

Classes run Mon–Thu from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. We follow a semester format and aim to align with Gwinnett County Schools calendar, along with Ramadan and Eid breaks.

Fall Semester
9-weeks
October 14 – December 18
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Spring Semester
14-weeks
January 5 - February 11 & March 23 - May 14
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Summer Semester
10-weeks
June 1 - August 6
6:00 – 8:00 PM

Maktab Program Calendar (Fall 2025, Spring and Summer 2026)

Fall Semester

9-weeks • October 14 – December 18 • Oct 9 to 13 (Fall Break), Nov 24 - 27 (Thanksgiving), Dec 22 - 1 (Winter Break)

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Spring Semester

14-weeks • January 5 - February 11 & March 23 - May 14 • Jan 19 (MLK), Feb 16 - Mar 23 (Ramadan Break), Apr 6 - 10 (Spring Break)

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Summer Semester

9-weeks • June 1 - August 6 • No scheduled days off

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can enroll?
Maktab is designed for children and teens ages 5+
What are the class timings?
Classes run Mon–Thu from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.
Are books included?
Core Qāʿidah materials are provided or specified by instructors.

With clear milestones, small-group attention, and caring teachers, the Maktab helps students build lifelong confidence in Qurʾān, worship, and Islamic character.

Tuition & Registration

Simple, family-friendly pricing with limited seats per level.

Maktab Seat
$50
per month per student

Includes instruction across Qāʿidah, tajwīd, Islamic Studies, and practical worship.

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Need Help Deciding?

Unsure about level placement? We’ll assess each student on day one and place them where they’ll thrive. For questions, email info@suwaneemasjid.org.