| Type | Non-profit Educational |
|---|---|
| Industry | Education |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Headquarters | , United Kingdom |
| Services | Islamic education |
| Website | www.akacademy.eu |
Al Kawthar Academy is a non-profit, Islamic educational institute based in the Midlands, in the United Kingdom[1] It was founded under the guidance of Abu Yusuf Riyadh ul Haq. The mission statement of the Academy states that it was established 'to cater for the religious, spiritual and educational needs of English speaking Muslims. Its endeavour is to become a reliable reference and a valuable resource of authentic Islamic material in various media.'. Al Kawthar Academy has a branch in Birmingham and also Leicester. Al Kawthar Academy is governed by a Board of Trustees who are qualified scholars.
The Academy runs various classes and courses both for children as well as adults. In addition, the Academy distributes audio, video and written material about Islam, deals with queries regarding religious questions and also offers moral advice and spiritual guidance. The Al Kawthar Academy works with numerous Islamic organisations, to hold regular lectures, speeches and conferences both within the United Kingdom as well as in many other countries.