Roots Academy

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.