History

Islãmic Da‘wah Academy

 

1991

  • Founded by the respected Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullah.
  • Focus on literature production & distribution, shar‘ee  advice and counselling.
  • Hifz class started in the house of Shaykh's Father, Haafiz Ibraaheem Dhorat rahmatullahi alayh.

  • Launched the Islamic journal 'Riyadul Jannah'.

 

1992

  • Pioneered the delivery of the commentary of the Qur’an and  lessons of Hadith in the English language.
  • First national Youth Conference for the English speaking youth.

 

1993

  • The Islamic Da‘wah Academy moves into 186 Melbourne Road to cater for increased demands on its services.
  • First ever part-time course started by Madrasah Riyadul Qur’an - designed for those involved in secular education.

  • Sawtul Haq Library comes into force to provide public access to Islamic literature in English and Urdu languages.

 

1994

  • Madrasah Riyadul Qur’an begins 13+ classes, providing an opportunity for post-maktab children to further their religious learning.

 

1995

  • First Hafiz of the Glorious Qur‘an from the Islamic Da‘wah Academy.
  • Islamic Da‘wah Academy organises a UK tour of authentic Ulama, providing the community with the opportunity to benefit from their company and knowledge.
  • First ever 5-day Hajj seminar for the benefit of intending pilgrims.

 

1996

  • Purchase of former St Hilda’s church on Melbourne Road. This new site allowed for an expansion of the IDA's activities.
  • First Annual Sisters’ Gathering.
  • First tarbiyyah 3-day trip for Muslim youth.

  • Initiation of Muslim burial related project - which led to the establishment of the Muslim Burial Council of Leicestershire (MBCOL).

 

1998

  • Da‘wah Book Centre established.
  • 500 renowned Ulama attend the European Ulama seminar.
  • First gathering for professionals.
  • A new initiative in the form of a 7-day workshop designed to train Ulama to teach visually impaired Muslim children.
  • Purchase of Spinney Lodge situated on Melbourne Road.

 

1999

  • Founding of Jame‘ah Riyadul Uloom, a full-time boarding Darul Uloom for UK and foreign students.

 

2001

  • The book of hadeeth, Mishkatul Masaabeeh reaches completion at Jame‘ah Riyadul Uloom.
  • The Islamic Da‘wah Academy’s official website launched  for the benefit of English speaking Muslims.
  • Darul Iftaa expertise enhanced by the arrival of a qualified Mufti from Darul Uloom Karachi.

 

2003

  • Shaykhul Hadeeth Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullah starts teaching Saheehul Bukhari.
  • Former Chief Justice of Pakistan Mufti Taqi Uthmani hafizahullah imparts the last lesson leading to the completion of Saheehul Bukhari.
  • The first class of students graduate from Jame‘ah Riyadul Uloom.

 

2004

  • Establishment of Riyadus Salihat - offering sisters the opportunity to pursue ‘Alimiyyah Course as well as further Islamic studies.

 

2005

  • After an intensive period of research and consultation, the Academy secured planning permission for the re-development of the Al Faruq site (former St Hilda's site).

 

2006

  • Demolition work commenced at the site in March.
  • The annual ‘Crossing Divides’ seminar inaugurated to facilitate wider interaction and foster greater understanding, between the various sectors of the community.

 

2007

  • Work was well underway on the IDA's new construction.

 

2008

  • Alhamdulillah, through the Fadl of Allah, the IDA's construction project reaches its completion after 20 months. The contract manager handed over the keys to the founder of the IDA, the Respected Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullah on Tuesday 17th June '08.
  • The IDA's new premises opens between 'Asr and Maghrib on Thursday 10th July '08.
  • In July the IDA held its first Drugs Awareness Seminar at the Al Khayr Foundation, Leicester. Speakers from a range of organisations addressed the audience.
  • The IDA launches a confidential drugs helpline.
  • The first class of students graduate from Riyadus Salihat.