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Research-Oriented Curriculum

Our curriculum fosters inquiry and critical thinking, encouraging students to explore Islamic knowledge using modern research methods, equipping them to address today’s challenges through Islamic principles.

Transformation-Driven Education

Taqwa Academy nurtures well-rounded individuals, encouraging them to apply their learning practically and embody values of humility, empathy, and resilience for positive change.

Traditionally Sourced Wisdom

Grounded in the Quran and Sunnah, our program draws from classical Islamic texts, guiding students in Islamic jurisprudence, theology, and spirituality.

Traditionally Trained Teachers

Our expert teachers, trained in classical Islamic disciplines, mentor students to integrate traditional knowledge with contemporary issues for a comprehensive understanding of Islam.

Allegiance to the Truth

Our core principle is an unwavering commitment to truth, instilling values of justice, compassion, and integrity to prepare graduates as ethical leaders.

The Academy

Taqwa Academy is an institution that stands as a beacon of knowledge and enlightenment, rooted in the rich traditions of Islamic education. Our academy is dedicated to nurturing a profound understanding of Islam through a research-oriented approach, guided by traditionally sourced wisdom and teachings. We take pride in our commitment to fostering intellectual growth, character development, and a deep allegiance to the Truth.

Our Instructors

Our Instructors

Ustadh Hassan Syed.

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Ustadh Syed Hassan was raised in Toronto. He studied Mathematics at The University of Waterloo and Psychology at York University before pursuing Graduate Certification as a Life Coach and Counselor. He completed his traditional ijazah in the Islamic sciences in 2012 and is finishing his specialization in the Sciences of Tafsir after completing a 9-Year Alimiyyah Program at Mathabah Institute.Ā 

His ijaazaat span the Sciences of Qira’aat, Kutub’l-Hadith, texts in Aqidah, and much more. He is currently finishing his Dawrat’l-Hadith under Shaykh Omar Subedar and is also advancing his Fiqh studies under the training of Shaykh Tabraze Azam.Ā 

Ustadh Hassan is a career educator and serves in the capacity of principalship and teacher at the High School level in Ontario. He lives with his wife and beloved kids in Kitchener.

Ustadh Hassan Syed

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Ustadh Syed Hassan was raised in Toronto. He studied Mathematics at The University of Waterloo and Psychology at York University before pursuing Graduate Certification as a Life Coach and Counselor. He completed his traditional ijazah in the Islamic sciences in 2012 and is finishing his specialization in the Sciences of Tafsir after completing a 9-Year Alimiyyah Program at Mathabah Institute.

His ijaazaat span the Sciences of Qira’aat, Kutub’l-Hadith, texts in Aqidah, and much more. He is currently finishing his Dawrat’l-Hadith under Shaykh Omar Subedar and is also advancing his Fiqh studies under the training of Shaykh Tabraze Azam.Ā 

Ustadh Hassan is a career educator and serves in the capacity of principalship and teacher at the High School level in Ontario. He lives with his wife and beloved kids in Kitchener.

Ustadh Danyal Khan.

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Raised in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Ustadh Danyal spent most of his childhood in Mississauga before moving to Brampton in 2004. At the age of 16, he completed his Hifz under the guidance of Hafiz Asim Ali at the Brampton Islamic Center, where he also led Taraweeh and other prayers. He later earned an Honors Bachelor of Information Sciences (Cyber Security) and obtained his CISSP certification.

In 2020, Ustadh Danyal received Ijāzat al-Tadrīs in the Islamic Sciences after completing the Academic Bare Essentials Program (ABC). He has also been authorized in 'ashara sughra and Hafs by two teachers, along with ijāzah in the Tuhfat al-Atfāl, Khaqāniyyah, Sakhāwiyyah, and Jazariyyah.

Currently,Ā he is in the final year of the Scholar of Islamic Sciences Program at Mathabah Institute, specializing in exegesis under Shaykh Omar Subedar. Additionally, he is completing Dawrat’l-Hadith with Shaykh Omar and enrolled in the Hanafi Legal Code Program (HLCP) under the mentorship of Shaykh Tabraze Azam.

Ustadh Danyal works as a Cyber Senior Consultant at Deloitte and has been leading Jumu'ah at Taseen Musallah since 2020. He resides in Brampton with his beloved wife and son. In his free time, he enjoys working on personal projects and appreciates a good warm beverage.Ā 

Ustadh Danyal Khan

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Raised in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Ustadh Danyal spent most of his childhood in Mississauga before moving to Brampton in 2004. At the age of 16, he completed his Hifz under the guidance of Hafiz Asim Ali at the Brampton Islamic Center, where he also led Taraweeh and other prayers. He later earned an Honors Bachelor of Information Sciences (Cyber Security) and obtained his CISSP certification.

In 2020, Ustadh Danyal received Ijāzat al-Tadrīs in the Islamic Sciences after completing the Academic Bare Essentials Program (ABC). He has also been authorized in 'ashara sughra and Hafs by two teachers, along with ijāzah in the Tuhfat al-Atfāl, Khaqāniyyah, Sakhāwiyyah, and Jazariyyah.

Currently,Ā he is in the final year of the Scholar of Islamic Sciences Program at Mathabah Institute, specializing in exegesis under Shaykh Omar Subedar. Additionally, he is completing Dawrat’l-Hadith with Shaykh Omar and enrolled in the Hanafi Legal Code Program (HLCP) under the mentorship of Shaykh Tabraze Azam.

Ustadh Danyal works as a Cyber Senior Consultant at Deloitte and has been leading Jumu'ah at Taseen Musallah since 2020. He resides in Brampton with his beloved wife and son. In his free time, he enjoys working on personal projects and appreciates a good warm beverage.

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