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About Us

Our History

Sandton Hifz Academy was officially founded in 2018 in a businessman’s office in Kramerville. The Academy introduced itself with two teachers and four learners. SHA further relocated to a Doctors’ office after a few months. In 2019, SHA grew to 13 learners and in fulfilling the need, a house was rented in the Marlboro region. In the final quarter of 2019, a house was purchased and made Waqf to SHA in Kelvin, Sandton. The Academy has seen exponential growth ever since, through the Mercy of Allah Ta’ala. In 2020, SHA introduced a girls only campus.

In 2022 SHA undertook the task of building the boys campus in Kelvin. The 7 million rand project included 15 new classrooms, as well as an admin facility. The project was completed within a period of 6 months, Alhamdulillah.

Currently SHA has 125 learners and 35 teachers, as well as 5 support staff.

Staff members comprise of both Ulama and secular professionals.

Current location

The Campus currently operates from 15 Dale Way, Kelvin, Sandton.

Vision

To create a learning environment that fosters the development of individuals with exemplary character and a strong grounding in Deen. Through this holistic educational approach, we aspire to empower students to serve the Ummah with integrity and responsibility, while upholding every aspect of Deen without any compromise.

Mission

To cultivate future generations within a nurturing environment grounded in core Islamic values, fostering a profound love for Allah Ta'ala, the Holy Qur'an, and the Blessed Sunnah, as guided by Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah and interpreted through the teachings of the four Imams and the pious predecessors.

  • Vision

Values

Respect

Fairness

Sincerity

Compassion

Honesty

Perseverance

Intergrity

Sacrifice

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  • Qur’anic Guidance

    We center our learning and character development around the teachings of the Holy Qur’an, nurturing love for Allah Ta'ala and His words, as well as the Sunnah of Rasulullah salallahu alayhi wasallam.

  • Academic Excellence

    We strive for the highest standards in education, empowering students with a strong academic foundation.

  • Integrity & Character

    We cultivate honesty, responsibility, and respect—preparing students to be upright leaders in both faith and society.

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  • Discipline & Determination

    We instill resilience and a strong work ethic, recognizing that excellence in both Hifz and academics requires commitment and perseverance.

  • Balanced Growth

    We believe in nurturing the whole child—spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and socially—so they become well-rounded individuals.

  • Service & Leadership

    We encourage students to give back, lead by example, and make meaningful contributions to their communities.

Entry Into The Hifz Programme

Learners will enter the Hifz class at Grade 4 level or at a level enrolled by the parent. A pre-Hifz assessment will be conducted by the HOD to ascertain whether or not the learner will be accepted into SHA.

Learners will be assessed on: 
-Fluency: the Quraan must be recited fluently 
-Tajweed: it is obligatory that the Quraan is read with all the rules and regulations, and with the correct (Makhārij) pronunciation.

Once a learner is accepted at SHA, the learner will be required to complete the introductory Tajweed course. This reinforces the basic Tajweed rules.

Learners who enrolled at SHA in grade 6 and upwards will be allowed enrolment in the Hifz class if they pass the entrance exam.

Learners who cannot cope with the Hifz programme but are consistent, punctual and abide to the Hifz guidelines will be empowered through a Hifz enrichment programme.

Our Management

Executive Head

Ml Abdurrahmaan Sahal Saloojee

Ml Abdurrahmaan was involved in founding the institution and has experience in the Hifz, Maktab, and secular departments. This combination is crucial to the unique offering and vision of the institution.

Head of Islamiyaat

Ml Yusuf Patel

Ml Yusuf Patel served as a principal of a Maktab for 30 years and possesses impeccable qualities in dealing with both students and the broader community.

Head of Academics

Hasan Wadvalla

Mr Wadvalla served as Principal of various institutions from 2012 to January 2025. Prior to that, he worked as an educator from 1999 to 2011, fulfilling roles such as Departmental Head and Deputy Principal. He brings with him over two decades of experience in education, including more than a decade in school leadership, along with a deep commitment to holistic development and a passion for nurturing young minds.

Why Choose Us

We have an integrated approach to Hifz, Maktab and Academics.

Orientation

Parents are invited to attend a compulsory orientation where an overview will be discussed.

Awards/ Incentives

Leaners who meet the requirements of the programme will be awarded at the end of every year.

Communication

Parents will be notified via email or by telephone if there is a need to meet to discuss behaviour/progress.

Maktab Secton

The maktab syllabus is designed to afford learners, to study the basic essentials of Deen as in a normal maktab.

Integrated Hifz and Academics


Our institute offers a unique integration of Hifz, Maktab, and academics.