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Our History
Giras Academy began as a small local maktab over a decade ago and has since grown into an institute serving students across the globe through both in-person and online classes.
Our Mission
To provide accessible, authentic Islamic education that nurtures strong character, sound belief, and a lifelong love for the Quran.
Our Vision
To be a leading online Islamic institute recognised for the quality of its teaching and the character of its graduates.
Our Objectives
Deliver structured Quran and Islamic Studies programs; train confident, correct Quran readers and huffaz; support parents in raising practising Muslims; and make quality Islamic education accessible regardless of location.
Welcome to Giras Academy. Our mission has always been simple: to serve the Quran and the community that loves it. We are grateful you are considering us as part of your family's journey.
Chairman's Message
Meet Our Team
Sheikh Abdul Karim Rahman
Chairman & Principal
Ustadh Ibrahim Hossain
Senior Hifz Teacher
Ustadha Fatima Noor
Nazra & Tajweed Teacher
Ustadh Omar Farooq
Arabic Language Teacher
Ustadha Khadija Islam
Islamic Studies Teacher
Ustadh Soledad Glover
Assistant Teacher
Ustadha Name Eichmann
Nazra Teacher
Ustadh Andy Rogahn
Hifz Teacher
Ustadh Fred Russel
Hifz Teacher
Ustadha Abbigail Kling
Nazra Teacher
Ustadha Judy Paucek
Assistant Teacher
Ustadh Ted Swift
Nazra Teacher
Ustadh Agustin Wilderman
Nazra Teacher
Ustadh Eriberto Smith
Islamic Studies Teacher
Ustadh Gabe Daugherty
Academic Coordinator
Ustadh Judd Rosenbaum
Islamic Studies Teacher
Ustadh Ford Doyle
Tajweed Teacher
Ustadh Austin Mertz
Academic Coordinator
Ustadh Maximillian Rowe
Arabic Language Teacher
Ustadha Bert Crona
Academic Coordinator
Ustadha Ozella Greenholt
Tajweed Teacher
Ustadh Fermin Bartoletti
Academic Coordinator
Ustadha Emily Ledner
Arabic Language Teacher
Ustadha Kaylah Greenfelder
Quran Teacher
Ustadha Breanne Carroll
Nazra Teacher
Ustadha Madonna Greenfelder
Tajweed Teacher
Ustadha Zora Schuppe
Islamic Studies Teacher
Ustadh Jesse Bins
Assistant Teacher
Ustadha Felicita Nader
Quran Teacher
Ustadha Berniece Runte
Quran Teacher
Ustadha Katrina DuBuque
Hifz Teacher
Ustadha Sienna Romaguera
Arabic Language Teacher
Ustadh Derrick Ward
Assistant Teacher
Ustadha Marilou Crooks
Assistant Teacher
Ustadh Floyd Stamm
Assistant Teacher