Dr Michael J. Martirano, Superintendent of Howard County Public School System along with the Chair & members of the Board of Education and other officials attended the Friday Sermon and Prayers @ Dar al Taqwa, Islamic Center in Ellicott City, Maryland.

During Jumuah Khutbah, special prayers were offered, providing support to the victims and their families in Christchurch New Zealand. It was also emphasized in the light of Quran & teachings of Rasool SAW; that we all should become proactive, working together in dealing with the affairs of the human society, strive to create an environment of working together in peace, harmony and prosperity for all mankind.

In this regard, the knowledge-based education at all levels can play a pivotal role; it is for this reason that the leadership at DAT invited, Dr Michel Martirano of the Howard County Educational System. Alhamdulillah he attended Friday prayers with the team of educators; after the prayers, he spoke to the entire congregation: mass shootings, particularly in schools or places of worship, contribute to heightened fear, disturbance and anxieties that effect all of us young or old, he has assured that the Howard county’s team of educators will closely work with DAT Islamic center in dealing with the challenges, creating and environment of educating students, faculty and staff. DAT community has welcomed the team initiatives, working together in building a cohesive and supportive environment for thousands of students currently enrolled in Howard county school system.  Alhamdulillah, after the prayers, the members of the community were delighted to meet and greet the visiting team.

Alhamdulillah, Dar Al Taqwa has started both full time and part time Qur’an Hifz program.  If you or your children have the ambition to become a hafiz with proper tajweed, this program is for you.  Insha Allah there are two programs.

This is an individulized program based on the future Hafiz capabilities.

Starting September 4th 2018, the timings are as follows:

      Full Time Hifz Program - Monday thru Thursday 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Part Time Hifz Program -  Monday thru Thuirsday 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Both programs are taught and directly suppervised by our full time Quran Director and Resident Scholar Shaikh Hafiz Walid Eliwa.  He became a hafiz at age 10 and educated at the Al Azhar University in Egypt. He served as a professor and educator in Al Azher for more than 17 years.

Insha Allah these programs will produce many young Huffaz in the years to come.   There will be some required responsibility for both the students and the parents.

Students Responsibilities: 

1. Bring new Quran.
2. Bring One new notebook, Pencils, eraser, and ruler.
3. There will be a test every Thursday and the results will be sent home for your parents review.

Parents responsibilities:

1. Proactively communicate with the Shaikh on a weekly basis to evaluate progress.
2. Ensure homework is completed on time.
3. Approve student’s homework completion on a daily basis using provided log book.
4. Work with the Shaikh to enhance student’s manner, behavior, and knowledge.
5. Review the test results every Thursday and sign the documents.

If you are interested, please email us (info@taqwa.net) so we can set up the appointment to qualify your child for the Hifz program.

• Weekday Iftar - Daily Monday thru Friday (water, dates, fruits etc.) in the outside lobby:
•  Weekend Iftar and Dinner (Saturday & Sunday) in the Multipurpose Hall in the basement: