About Us

Jannah Institute

Jannah Institute is dedicated to bring the light of knowledge to the heart of women, through the practice and application of the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger, Peace be Upon Him.

 

Jannah Institute began its educational programs in 2013, where it began as the only learning institute in Saint Louis, MO to offer Quran and Islamic Studies courses with a strong focus on Tazkiyah. Jannah Institute is dedicated to providing Islamic education for women by women.  Alhamdulillah, all Praise to Allah, Jannah Institute has expanded to reach students from all over the globe. Jannah Institute also offers its educational programs on multiple platforms, including onsite, online, or web streaming services, as well as free weekly programs hosted live on JI social media pages, all to accommodate the greatest number of students possible.

Our Objective

Our Objective

The main objective of the Jannah  Institute is to teach the divine understanding of the Qur’an and Prophetic Sunnah. The Islamic and Quranic courses are designed to enable students to develop an intimate relationship with Allah. The goal is that students strive to find inner peace, develop Islamic character and become, and raise children who become, valuable members of the Muslim Ummah.

Our Mission

Our Mission

The mission of Jannah Institute is to inspire women from all backgrounds and Islamic educational levels by providing accessible Islamic and Quranic education through various online and on-site platforms.

Our Vision

Our Vision

Jannah Institute is committed to offering an accessible Qur’anic and Islamic education that develops the quality of the Muslim ummah necessary for a rewarding life in this life and the hereafter. With Allah’s grace, we hope to inspire women to desire to live according to the teaching, values, and manners taught in the Holy Qur’an. ​

Our Values

Our Values

Our values reflect the traits and qualities that define the culture of our organization guided by the teachings of the Qur’an.

JI Staff

Dr. Haifaa Younis

Founder

Shurouk Salameh

Assistant | Business Manager

Jeasmin Begum

Outreach Coordinator

Azra Hazdic

Social Media Coordinator

Ranaa Ahsan

Videographer

JI Instructors

Dr. Haifaa Younis

Dr. Haifaa Younis is an American Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist with roots from Iraq. Her pursuit of Islamic knowledge initiated when she began to study with various Islamic scholars from across the United States while she simultaneously attended individual courses and lectures on subjects including Aqeeda, Fiqh, usual Fiqh, Hadeeth, and Tazkiyah (purification of the soul). From the United States, she moved to Saudi Arabia where she graduated from the Mecca Institute of Islamic Studies (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) and Al-Huda Qur’an Memorization School (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) where she completed the memorization of the Qur’an. She is the founder and Chairman of Jannah Institute and currently teaches seminars on the thematic commentary of various chapters of the Holy Qur’an and their practical relevance in our day-to-day living. Additionally, she offers retreats on key topics that inspire hearts, combining the inner essence of Islam with an outward expression of practice. Dr. Haifaa is passionate about spreading the word of Allah (SBW) and igniting the love of Islam and the Qur’an through her teachings.

Rana Kuzeiz

Ustadha Rana has been teaching girls and women in Jannah Institute since 2013. She has successfully graduated more than 13 hafizat from the Jannah Institute Pearls Program (hifz program for young girls) between 2013-2017 and continue to teach women proper recitation and memorization .She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and her teaching diploma at the Syrian University in Damascus. She memorized the Qur’an in Beirut, Lebanon with shaykha Nahed Khalil Khattab and received her Hifz Ijazah and Al-jazariyya poem (certification) in the recitation of Hafis ‘an Asim from the highest authority of Qur’an memorization in Syria under Shaykh Muhyee Ad Deen AlKurdi in 2002 and Since then, she has taught Qur’an with tajweed and Al-Jazariyya .She loves teaching the Qur’an and is filled with joy when her students proceed forward in their Qur’an pronunciation or memorization. She feels that it is essential for every woman to dedicate time to improve her spiritual life by learning the Qur’an and other Islamic knowledge. As a mother of five, she knows the importance of balancing between a woman duties and her pursuit of knowledge in preparation for the Day of Judgement

Shaista Shahab

My journey of learning tajweed started from Alhuda online course in 2009. After that,  I got enrolled in the very first batch of Jannah Institute for improving tajweed with Ustatha Rowhea Nawa. Then I completed  my Itqaan course with Ustatha Alaa in 2015 at JI. I started teaching in 2014 during the weekend courses. In 2015, I taught the Itqaan Course for 3 years, and am currently focusing on Tajweed in Urdu.

Nezha Khechoubi

Ustatha Nezha is originally from Morocco, and a mom of a 10 year old. She completed her studies in Itqan at Jannah Institute during 2015-2018. She started memorizing the Quran at Jannah Institute. In January 2019, she started teaching the Perfecting Quran course,and last school year 2019-2020, She started teaching the Quran for Beginners course.

Lina Saffour

Ustatha Lina is originally from Syria. She currently lives in Saint Louis, MO. She holds a degree in public health and architecture. The degree she honors the most is the one I have in Qur’an. Usatatha Lina describes her journey with the Holy Quran as one that “teaches me that sincerity is what matters most. Hard work and persistence is the boat that drives you to your goal. However, sincerity drives you safely.”  She has taught Tajweed’s rules in theory and in practice in small private classes, and has been teaching for the Jannah Institute since August of 2019. Her goal is to have students perfecting their recitation of the Holy Quran, and eventually, become teachers themselves and transfer the knowledge to other students.

Faiza Khan

Faiza Khan holds a Bachelor’s in English Literature from California State University, Fresno. She started her Quran journey by enrolling in various courses online and by studying tajweed at the Quran Institute of America in Detroit, Michigan. From there, she completed the Bayyinah Dream program and is currently a student at the Qalam Seminary. Having teaching experience in various secular settings, Faiza is most passionate however about teaching and learning the Arabic language. She resides in Dallas, Texas, with her husband and kids.

Testimonials

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    The teacher and the pace of class works is to my liking and works well with my schedule.

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    The teacher is constantly correcting our Tajweed. She never lets things slide by. I love that.

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    The teacher and the other students are so patient and encouraging. Alhamdililah amazing atmosphere to learn.

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  • Testimonial-4

    I love being connected with the Best Book in the World: The Quran. Because of the study of Tajweed I get to enjoy the beauty of the Quranic script and the jazaria adds rythem to it. Never had I seen or read the words of Almighty this way before the way I’m reading now. Alhamdulilah. Good job, Jannah Institute.

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  • Testimonial-5

    I love everything about my class at Jannah Institute, alhamdililah! I got the confidence to read Qur'an. I thought I could never read the Quran properly. It helped me to open my Quran every day with love.

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  • Testimonial-6

    The overall classroom atmosphere is very supportive, and our teacher is very knowledgeable. I genuinely enjoy coming to class every day 🙂

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  • Testimonial-7

    I can't think of anything I don't like about my class! Everything is good in this class alhamdililah

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  • Testimonial-8

    I appreciate that JI offers courses for people at different stages of learning the Qur'an, and that we have very highly qualified teachers.

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  • Testimonial-9

    I like the concern shown by my teacher in her dedication to teaching.

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    I appreciate that classes are offered on different days and at different times to accommodate as many people as possible. My class specifically is the best 🙂

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  • Testimonial-11

    It is very good for woman’s who wants to learn more about Quran recitation reading or memorizing in her free time since they have weekend and weekdays

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  • Testimonial-12

    The Islamic classes gave me an insight into what were the things in daily life I can and have to change to get closer to Allah.

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  • Testimonial-13

    The online and onsite classes with Dr. Haifaa were more than beneficial to me personally and I learned a lot over the 6 week course. I have since implemented all topics that applied to me, into my life and will continue to try and be the best muslim I can be to please Allah SWT and reach jannah.

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  • Testimonial-14

    The Tazkiya courses' benefit is evident in my daily life. Questions like these are now in my head: am I really telling the truth? What is my intention? How do I get have rid of these negative feelings? This course is allowing me Alhamdulila to dig deep down and really focus on introspection like I've never before.

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  • Testimonial-15

    Yes the class topics were beneficial and the impact it gave me is that I am a little more mindful with my actions and I remember the teachings I had with the Jannah Institute courses I’ve taken

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  • Testimonial-16

    Where do even begin to talk about the Footsepts of the Prophet (SAW) course. Who knew that following the Sunnah can be so easy to implement every day. What an enormity of opportunities of following the Sunnah I have missed in the past - just like something as simple as drinking in 3 sips instead of one gulp! I've learned that Sunnah is not just extra prayers, rather, it is being conscious in how I can make my everyday tasks mimic His (SAW).

    Student