Arabic

Traditionally, the word Kuttab in Arabic referred to the local community school which children attended to learn Quran, Arabic and religious knowledge. As regular gatherings to acquire knowledge, Kuttabs existed since the time of the Prophet. During his caliphate, the caliph Umar took special care in organizing and spreading Kuttabs in the different corners of the Islamic world.

He assigned great companions to lead them, such as ^Abdullah ibn Mas^oud in the city of Koofah, Imran ibn Hussayn in the city of Bassrah, Muath ibn Jabal in Al-Sham and others. With time, the Kuttabs continued to grow in size to become large institutes hosting thousands of students in some instances. They also grew in number there was a time when there was more than 230 Kuttabs in Damascus alone.

Our Teachers

Kuttab Academy was established at the heart of our community to provide an effective and affordable learning experience of Quran, Arabic language and Islamic heritage. We here to make this knowledge accessible to the largest number of people in our communicty at a fraction of the price and to tackle the problem of finding qualified Quran teachers near home for the residents of Montreal.

Our teachers are certified in Quran recitation and Arabic literature. Since 2009, they have been providing teaching services to our community in the greater Montreal area. In accordance with our quality standards, we do not accept random volunteers as teachers at our academy.

We Offer

• A rich and pleasant Islamic heritage experience to our families as they struggle with the modern pace of life

• An educational framework appropriate for personal fulfillment of our students

• Quality teaching - expert teachers in Quran recitation and Arabic literature

We Promote

• Knowledge, excellence and intellectual curiosity at all ages

• Good integration of people from the Arab and Islamic worlds in their communities

• Active dialogue about the different cultures in our rich society in an environment of moderation and tolerance

• Education, good manners and integrity

• By promoting cultural awareness and better communication skills, we promote enhanced self-esteem and higher capacity for personal, spiritual and social development