دار الزهراء
Sacred knowledge,
by women, for women.
A Liverpool charity run by women. Study with women scholars, in person in Liverpool or online from wherever you are.
Run by women. Serving women and girls in Liverpool and beyond.
- Registered charity 1180740
- Classes in Liverpool
- Courses online
- A Sunni centre of learning
Our logo, our meaning
Our logo incorporates the three fundamentals at the core of our work: Knowledge, Practice and Teaching (Da’wah).
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The dome
The dome represents the source of sacred knowledge, the Messenger of God ﷺ. It points towards the heavens, the qiblah (direction) of the soul.
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The chain
Nestled within the protection of the dome is a chain. It represents the chain of transmission of sacred knowledge from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to the teacher, and from the teacher to the student.
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The womb
The image formed by this chain symbolises the womb area of the woman, which is where new life starts in every age. Like the dome, the womb in the logo points towards the heavens in acknowledgement that its higher purpose is connection to the Divine.
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The seeds
The seeds falling from the womb represent the practice and teaching of sacred knowledge, and the continuation of its transmission from generation to generation. From these seeds, future trees will grow, in time scattering their own seeds for life to continue and spread.
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The book
The image formed by the chain also signifies the leaves of a tree which is firmly established upon the roots of knowledge. This is represented by an open book bearing the three pages of Islām, Īmān and Iḥsān.
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The crescent
The crescent moon on top of the dome represents new beginnings, and the renewal of the soul’s intentions as it ascends towards its purpose and goal.
Our logo was designed by sister Fatima Sari of Mina and Moo Designs.
Learn with us
Courses for women and girls, online and in Liverpool.
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Becoming Women of God
- Who it’s for
- Women
- When
- Mondays 9pm and Fridays 8:45pm, UK time
- Where
- Online, on Zoom
- Cost
- Free
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Weekend Programme
- Who it’s for
- Girls aged 11 to 18
- When
- Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 1:30pm
- Where
- Abdullah Quilliam Mosque, Liverpool
- Cost
- £650 a year, plus processing fees
Fees on the poster may be out of date. See the registration page.
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Liverpool sisters’ classes
- Who it’s for
- Sisters
- When
- Tuesdays, 5pm to 8pm
- Where
- Abdullah Quilliam Mosque, Liverpool
- Cost
- Free
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Monthly Hadra
- Who it’s for
- All sisters
- When
- 11th night of every Hijri month, 6:30pm UK time
- Where
- Online, on Zoom
Watch
Habib Umar’s message
Press play to watch the message from Habib Umar bin Hafiz.
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Sunnah Sports
Practice. Precision. Perfection.
Building character. Pushing boundaries. Conquering fears.
Girls on our weekend programme take part in Sunnah sports such as archery and horse riding, and in other sports that help build confidence.
Recent gatherings
Every month, online: the Hadra of Sayyidah Khadījah.
The Waqf Project
An endowment that keeps giving
The Endowment (Waqf) Project will support Dar al-Zahra (UK) to generate income that will be reinvested and continue to act as a sadaqah jariyah for the lifetime of the project.
Dar al-Zahra currently relies solely on donations and funding. We aim to become independently sustainable.
Through our online form
Pledge to raise £1,000
Pledge over the year, through our online form.
Pledge now (opens an online form)If you pay enough UK Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax, Gift Aid adds 25p to every £1 you give, at no cost to you.
Dar al-Zahra (UK) is a registered charity in England and Wales, number 1180740.
