IECD | Islamic Education Center for the Deaf

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The Islamic Education Centre for the Deaf (IECD) — a pioneering institution dedicated to providing high-quality Islamic education, Qur’an literacy, and sign language training for the deaf community.

Since 2020, IECD has been transforming lives by breaking communication barriers and making Islamic knowledge accessible to all.

Our work goes beyond teaching; we actively engage in researching and customizing prayers, Islamic teachings, and religious knowledge into accessible sign-based formats that meet the unique learning needs of deaf individuals, enabling them to understand, practice, and live as Muslims with confidence and dignity.

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What We Do

Qur’an Education for the Deaf

We provide specialized Qur’an education using sign language and visual learning methods.

Sign Language Training for Teachers

We train madrasa teachers in Tanzanian Sign Language for effective communication.

Research & Educational Innovation

We develop new methods to make Islamic knowledge accessible to the deaf.

Interpretation in Mosques & Events

We provide sign language interpretation during sermons and Islamic gatherings.

GOHA method of Qur'an reading.

A comprehensive and systematic elaboration of the Goha Method, outlining its guiding principles, structure, instructional stages, and pedagogical application in the teaching and learning of the Qur’an for deaf learners

Discover the Goha Method

Testimonials

Student

For the first time in my life, I can read the Qur’an on my own. Before joining IECD, I never understood what other people were reading or reciting—everything in the Qur’an felt closed to me. But through the Goha Method and sign-language teaching, the words finally opened. Today, I can read, follow, and understand my worship in a dignified way. I am grateful beyond words to the teachers who made this possible for me.

Parent

I am deeply grateful for the existence of IECD. For years, I took all my children to madrasa, but my deaf child always had to stay at home because there was no madrasa that could teach him. It broke my heart every day. But since IECD began teaching him using sign language and specialized Qur’an methods, everything has changed. Now he comes home reciting, learning, and smiling—just like his siblings. As a parent, I feel relieved, honored, and thankful to see my child finally included in Islamic education.

Empowering Deaf
Muslims

Through Qur’an Education, Sign Language Training,
Deaf-friendly materials and Inclusive Islamic Knowledge.

Welcome Message

What We Do

Qur’an Education for the Deaf

Sign Language Training for Teachers

Research & Educational Innovation

Interpretation in Mosques & Events

GOHA method of Qur'an reading.

Testimonials

Student

Parent

Empowering Deaf Muslims

Through Qur’an Education, Sign Language Training, Deaf-friendly materials and Inclusive Islamic Knowledge.

Welcome Message

What We Do

Qur’an Education for the Deaf

Sign Language Training for Teachers

Research & Educational Innovation

Interpretation in Mosques & Events

GOHA method of Qur'an reading.

Testimonials

Student

Parent

Empowering Deaf
Muslims

Through Qur’an Education, Sign Language Training,
Deaf-friendly materials and Inclusive Islamic Knowledge.