Scholar Advisory Council

Accountable to scholars. Not shareholders.

NoorQuran is governed by the scholars who understand Islamic education — not by investors optimising for growth metrics. The Scholar Advisory Council is the highest authority on curriculum, quality, and Islamic integrity within NoorQuran.

Role & Authority

What the Council oversees.

Curriculum Standards

Reviews and approves all programme curricula. Ensures scholarly standards across Tajweed, Hifz, Islamic Studies, Arabic, and Ijazah tracks.

Teacher Quality

Sets benchmarks for teacher certification. Reviews quality audits. Approves or escalates teaching concerns.

Gender Allocation Policy

Endorsed the Shariah-aligned default matching policy. Reviews any proposed changes before implementation.

Safeguarding Oversight

Annual review of the safeguarding policy. Escalation authority for serious concerns. Liaison with Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Scholarship Integrity

Reviews scholarship fund allocation. Confirms Zakat eligibility. Approves quarterly impact reporting for sponsors.

Technology & AI Review

Any introduction of AI tools, automated assessment, or technology that touches learning content requires Council approval before deployment.

Composition

Who sits on the Council.

The Council comprises senior scholars representing the major institutions partnered with NoorQuran. Members are appointed through institutional nomination, not self-selection.

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Chairman
Mufti Taqi Usmani
Darul Uloom Karachi
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Scholar Representative
Senior Faculty
Jamia Ashrafia Lahore
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Western Representative
Academic Director
Miftaah Institute
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Qiraat Specialist
Senior Qari
Islamic Univ. Madinah

Meeting cadence: Quarterly. Policy review: Annual. Any policy change requires Council endorsement before implementation. Minutes are recorded and available to institutional partners on request.

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