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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

Our Curriculum

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).

Curriculum

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 discussion based learning environment.

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Schedule

Class 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
17 weeks
August 10 - December 17
6:00-8:00 PM
Spring Semester
14 weeks
January 5 - February 4 and March 9 - May 13
6:00-8:00 PM
Summer Semester
9 weeks
June 7 - August 5
6:00-8:00 PM

Maktab Program Calendar (Fall 2026, Spring and Summer 2027)

Maktab Program Calendar

Fall 2026, Spring and Summer 2027

Classes run Monday through Thursday from 6:00-8:00 PM. The calendar below removes only the holidays and breaks that fall on Maktab class nights.

Fall Semester

August 10 - December 17

Labor Day: Sep 7 | Fall Break: Oct 12-15 | Digital Learning Day: Nov 3 | Thanksgiving Break: Nov 23-26 | Winter Break begins Dec 21

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Spring Semester

January 5 - February 4 and March 9 - May 13

MLK Jr. Day: Jan 18 | Ramadan Break: Feb 8-Mar 8 | Spring Break: Apr 5-8 | Eid al-Adha Break begins May 17

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Summer Semester

June 7 - August 5

Eid al-Adha Break: June 1-3 | Classes begin Monday, June 7

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Tuition

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Choose monthly billing or pay in full for the full Maktab year. Tuition runs August through July and is charged through Ramadan and all scheduled breaks.

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

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