Maktabs: The First Line of Defence for Islam in the West
Connecting Ustadhs and Ustadhas with Maktabs Across the UK
Building stronger communities through quality Islamic education
"Whosoever should see us should accept Islam. Whosoever sits with us should be inclined towards Islam. There should be no need to convince anyone to accept the Truth."
How It Works
Simple and straightforward process for both teachers and maktabs
For Teachers
1. Register
Complete your profile with qualifications and experience
2. Get Matched
We'll connect you with maktabs looking for your expertise
3. Start Teaching
Begin making an impact in your community
For Maktabs
1. Register
Tell us about your maktab and teaching needs
2. Find Teachers
We'll match you with qualified Islamic teachers
3. Build Your Team
Create a strong teaching team for your students
Founder's Message
For Teachers
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh,
Across the UK, maktabs are facing an urgent and growing challenge: a shortage of maktab teachers. Classrooms are left uncovered, last-minute emergencies arise, and many institutes struggle to find reliable part-time, full-time or short-term staff. WhatsApp groups and word-of-mouth are no longer enough to meet this demand.
MyMaktabTeachers.com was created as a structured, professional solution to this crisis.
Our aim is to connect maktabs and masajid with trusted and committed teachers quickly, efficiently, and in a way that respects both the needs of institutes and the availability of teachers.
By submitting your details through this platform, you will be added to our verified teacher network. This enables us to match you with nearby maktabs based on your availability, experience and location. Your details will only be shared with suitable institutes.
Your role as a teacher, whether you serve once a week or five days a week, is not just employment; it is truly a khidmah, amanah and sadaqah jariyah. We want to make it easier for you to serve.
JazaakAllahu khairan for your willingness to support our maktabs and preserve Deen in our next generation. We look forward to connecting you with an institute that values your skills and service.
23 Rabi al-Thani 1447 AH
Dr Abdus Samad
Founder, MyMaktabTeachers.com
Founder, LastMinuteTaraweeh.com
Headteacher, Madresa-e-Furqaniah
Zakariya Masjid, Luton, UK
07777 347741
Message for Maktab & Masjid Management
Building a national support network
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh,
One of the biggest challenges facing maktabs and masajid today is maintaining consistent, reliable staffing. Experienced teachers move on, classes need urgent cover, and new intakes increase demand. Many management teams are left scrambling—often resorting to informal WhatsApp groups, word-of-mouth or last-minute appeals. This approach is neither sustainable nor efficient.
MyMaktabTeachers.com has been created to provide a structured, national solution to this problem.
Our platform connects Maktabs and Masajid across the UK with teachers who are available for:
- Long-term posts
- Part-time teaching
- Short-term or emergency cover
- Specialist subjects (Tajweed, Hifdh, Fiqh, Islamic Studies)
- Specialist SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities) teachers
By registering your institute, you gain access to a growing pool of teachers who have already expressed willingness to serve in maktabs. We match you based on your needs, timetable, location and staffing gaps.
This service is designed to support Islamic education at the grassroots level—so that no class is cancelled, no students are turned away, and no madrasa is left without a teacher due to circumstances beyond its control.
Our children deserve structured teaching. Our maktabs deserve dependable support.
If your institute would like to benefit from this service, you can register your staffing requirements and we will connect you with suitable teachers.
Let's build a national network that strengthens our maktabs, we are one body.
23 Rabi al-Thani 1447 AH
Dr Abdus Samad
Founder, MyMaktabTeachers.com
Founder, LastMinuteTaraweeh.com
Headteacher, Madresa-e-Furqaniah
Zakariya Masjid, Luton, UK
07777 347741
Data Protection
Your information is securely stored and only shared with verified maktabs. We comply with UK GDPR regulations.
Quality Matching
We carefully match teachers with maktabs based on location, subjects, availability, and educational approach.
Community First
Our mission is to strengthen Islamic education in the UK by connecting qualified teachers with communities in need.
How Matching Works
Our intelligent matching system ensures the right teachers connect with the right maktabs
Registration & Profile
Teachers and maktabs complete detailed profiles including subjects, qualifications, availability, location, and teaching preferences. This information is stored securely in our private database.
Intelligent Matching
Our system analyzes multiple factors: geographic proximity, subject expertise, availability times, madhhab alignment, experience level, and teaching mode preferences. We only share profiles when there's a strong potential match.
Direct Connection
When a match is identified, we connect both parties via WhatsApp. Teachers and maktabs can then discuss requirements, expectations, and arrangements directly. We facilitate the introduction but give you full control over the arrangement.
Ongoing Support
We remain available to support both teachers and maktabs throughout the process. Our goal is successful, long-term placements that benefit the entire community.
Important Note on Matching Criteria
Some matching criteria (such as ethnicity preferences) are collected solely for the purpose of helping maktabs find teachers who may better connect with their specific community context. This information is kept strictly confidential and is never made public. We comply fully with UK equality laws, and all hiring decisions remain at the discretion of individual maktabs, who must ensure their practices are lawful and non-discriminatory.
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