Life is a journey filled with challenges, blessings, and moments of growth. My name is Muhammad Usman, and I am honored to teach the Quran and Islamic Studies. Over the past nine years, Alhamdulillah, more than 1,000 students have completed their courses with us.
A Humble Start
We lived in a rental home in a village, and my father’s duty often kept him away, stationed in various cities. Despite the financial struggles, our home was filled with love, faith, and gratitude.
As a child, I attended school up to the fifth grade. It was after this that my life took a significant turn. At the age of 15, I embarked on the sacred journey of memorizing the Holy Quran. Living in Wah Cantt at the time, a small city near Rawalpindi, I devoted myself fully to this goal. Alhamdulillah, with Allah’s blessings, I completed the memorization of the Holy Quran in just one and a half years.
Pursuit of Knowledge
At the age of 17, I joined the Islamic Institute of Islamic Science in Islamabad. This remarkable institution provided me with a dual education, combining Islamic studies and contemporary academic subjects. With affiliations to both the Federal Board and Wifaq ul Madaris Al-Arabia, the institute allowed me to grow intellectually and spiritually.
However, this phase of life was not without its challenges. Living in the hostel was difficult, as I missed my family deeply. Yet, this separation fueled my determination to succeed. I immersed myself in my studies, completing my Matric and F.A. levels while mastering Islamic subjects, including Quranic translation and explanation, Arabic grammar, Fiqh, and Hadith.
Higher Education and Personal Growth
My journey of education continued as I enrolled in the International Islamic University Islamabad. Here, I completed my BA (Hons) in Islamic Studies. I had the privilege of learning from esteemed teachers from Egypt and Saudi Arabia, whose guidance deepened my understanding of Islam. During this time, I also honed my skills in English and Arabic, even turning to YouTube to enhance my proficiency. Though challenging, this experience taught me the value of persistence.
Parallel to my academic pursuits, I developed a keen interest in technology. I explored basic computer skills, social media marketing, and content creation. These newfound abilities would later play a pivotal role in my mission.
How Online Alfurqan Academy Started
In 2016, I started the “Online Alfurqan Academy” by making a Facebook page. I began recording and sharing videos on YouTube to help people learn how to read the Quran with Tajweed and understand its rules. The feedback was very positive. People liked the way I taught and asked me to keep going. Alhamdulillah, as more people showed interest, I brought in other teachers and made video lessons so everyone could learn in the same way.
Today, by the grace of Allah, we are a team of 10 dedicated teachers, serving over 200 students through one-on-one online classes. Our flexible scheduling allows students to learn at their convenience, making Quranic education accessible to all.
A Message of Hope and Gratitude
Looking back on this journey, I feel truly grateful for how far Allah has brought me. I started in a small village, and now, by Allah’s grace, the Online Alfurqan Academy is reaching people around the world. This journey shows what faith, effort, and trust in Allah can do.
To anyone reading this: no matter where you come from, if you work hard and trust Allah, you can achieve amazing things. Life is full of chances to grow, learn, and help others.
If you’d like to join us at Online Alfurqan Academy, we’d be happy to help you begin your journey of learning the Quran. Let’s walk this path together and grow in our understanding of Allah’s words.
