Darul Irshad Centre set to reopen January 2026
The students will undertake a three-month course focusing on basic Islamic studies, aimed at equipping them with the knowledge needed to practice the tenets of Islam in their daily lives.
Darul Irshad Centre, one of the country’s foremost educational institutions for Muslim reverts, is set to reopen in the new year.
The institution, located in Nguluni, Machakos County, will resume learning activities in January 2026 with an initial intake of 60 students. The students will undertake a three-month course focusing on basic Islamic studies, aimed at equipping them with the knowledge needed to practice the tenets of Islam in their daily lives.
The curriculum, which covers the fundamental principles of Islam, teachings from the Qur’an and Hadith (the traditions of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him), as well as insights into the life of Prophet Muhammad, has been approved by the Muslim Education Council (MEC).
A fish pond at Darul Irshad Centre, Nguluni, Machakos county
In addition to religious education, the centre will offer vocational training programmes that will also be open to residents of Nguluni and surrounding communities. These programmes will include plumbing, masonry, carpentry, electrical installation, among others. An agricultural project featuring poultry, fish, and crop farming is also planned as part of the centre’s initiatives.
“We are focused on empowering new Muslims with sound Islamic knowledge that fosters a proper understanding of their faith, while also equipping them with practical skills to help them sustain their livelihoods and become productive citizens,” said Ali Khalid, Chief Executive Officer of Al Ameen Mosque.
He noted that many individuals who embrace Islam often face challenges in understanding the faith, and some may follow pathways that fall outside the teachings of the Qur’an and the Sunnah, the traditions of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
The CEO expressed his appreciation to the government and local authorities for their support, which facilitated the reopening of the centre. “We have maintained constant engagement and dialogue with the authorities, and we are committed to ensuring that the centre fulfills its mandate of empowering new Muslims with authentic Islamic knowledge,” he said.
The centre had its beginning from a residential facility along Muran’ga Road in Nairobi, where it provided basic Islamic education to new converts. As enrolment increased, the institution was relocated to Nguluni to better accommodate and serve its growing student population.
Darul Irshad Centre is a project of Al Ameen Mosque, located near Juja Road Estate in Nairobi. The mosque also manages the Kangundo Children’s Orphanage in Kangundo, Machakos County, as well as Al Ameen Academy, an integrated Islamic primary and junior secondary school with learning centres at Juja Road, Kitusuru, and South C.