مَنَارُ السَّبِيلAcademy · Istanbul · Başakşehir

We teach and nurture together

Manar Al-Sabil — a vision born in a sincere heart, moved by passion, inspired by faith, and built on generosity and loyalty.

We need your support — moral and material — to overcome challenges, fill the gaps, and maintain this noble path.

Grounded in the Qur'an and SunnahBuilt by parents and educators together
  • Class sizes are intentionally small — 10–16 students
  • Five classrooms at the start, five more added this year
  • Internationally recognized certificates
  • Qur'an, Islamic studies, and full academic subjects
Our mission

Built on a shared mission of parents and educators

This academy was built not just on a dream, but on a shared mission — from both parents and educators — to raise a generation with sound knowledge, upright character, and Islamic values.

What we teach

What benefits our students in both this life and the hereafter

Qur'an, Islamic studies, the biography of the Prophet ﷺ and Islamic history, alongside Arabic, English, mathematics, science, physics, chemistry, and biology — all tailored to each grade level.

  • Qur'an

    Memorization, recitation, and Tajweed.

  • Islamic Studies

    Beliefs, jurisprudence (Fiqh), Hadith, character development, behavior, and Tafseer.

  • Sīrah & Islamic history

    Biography of the Prophet ﷺ, stories of the Companions and righteous predecessors, and Islamic history.

  • Academic subjects

    Arabic Language, English, Mathematics, Science, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology — all tailored to each grade level.

    Class sizes are intentionally small (10–16 students) to ensure close attention and direct guidance.

Our story

The beginning: vision, establishment, and divine facilitation

It all began with a passionate initiative by a devout Caucasian Muslim family seeking a meaningful educational environment for their children and those of surrounding families. Within just 15 days, the first location was prepared, housing five classrooms, and enrollment far exceeded the projected numbers — a clear sign of divine facilitation.

In their words

Teachers and students on Manar Al Sabil

  • Here we are given the freedom to teach the whole child — mind, character, and heart together.
    Ahmad TaherTeacher
  • I have never seen students so curious about the world and so grounded in their faith at the same time.
    Hajar AbdullahTeacher · Sciences
  • I found brothers here, and I found my love for the Qur'an.
    HamidStudent · Level 3
Activities

Our approach to education goes beyond the classroom

Our approach to education goes beyond the classroom. We believe in learning through field trips, camps, clubs, and community events.

We need your support — moral and material

We are now seeking a larger and more independent facility — a beacon of light in the field of Islamic education.