roots academy
Nottingham
In the summer of 2020, faced with the COVID-19 pandemic, someone set up an
online course called “Quran2020” with an old Sony Handycam, hoping to deliver a
beneficial course to a small group of university students. Very soon, 3,000+
people registered for the course with demand for more. We know from first-hand
experience that the opportunity to learn Islam in a clear, structured and
accessible manner isn’t always available, particularly to those who are occupied
with work, family life, or their studies – time never seems to allow some of us
to learn despite our yearning for it. Our current avenues for learning Islam are
not perfect: YouTube is far too distracting, the local masjid may not have the
resources or speak our language, and local institutes may offer multi-year
scholarship programs not built for someone looking for the basics. Starting with
the Essentials, we hope to offer a viable and fresh solution for those without
the local resources, searching for alternatives.
