When Haafitha Fadwa Solomon saw her friend yearning to understand the Quran, yet unable to commit to full-time studies because of her young children, she could not turn away.

Instead, she began teaching her personally — meeting her once a week, sharing with her whatever she knew, teaching her Arabic and the meanings of the Quran, one word at a time.

What began with one woman grew to three… then to fifty-five, by the Grace and Permission of Allah, The Most Merciful.

And so the seed of Qamar Institute was planted — a part-time institution crafted to meet women where they were, making the journey to understanding the Quran possible, even amidst the many demands of their lives.

Here, every word of every Surah is taught with care, in a way that is gentle, manageable, and full of meaning, by Allah’s Mercy.

The name Qamar — meaning “Moon” — was chosen after inspiration from Surah Yusuf (12:4), where the moon symbolises the mother, the soft and subtle heart of the home.

It was fitting, for it was a mother’s longing that gave birth to this circle of learning, and it is through mothers, daughters, and sisters that the light of Qamar continues to shine.

What began as a quiet meeting in a Masjid, now reaches hundreds of women.

When Allah willed that the world would change after 2019, and lockdowns swept across the globe, Qamar expanded its reach — moving online and connecting with hearts in distant lands, Alhamdulillah.

We remain a gathering lit by love: love for Allah, love for His Messenger (upon him be peace), love for His Book, and love for the women who seek to carry it in their hearts, no matter their circumstances.