History & Alumni Achievements

History

Institute of Knowledge is a manifestation of the dedicated effort of Shaykh Nomaan Baig, its founding Director. His vision entails an organization devoted to the education of youthful Muslim minds through an integrated training in traditional religious and contemporary academic sciences with its application in modern day society. The establishment began in the spring of 1998 as an intensive weekend Islamic studies program with only a handful of teachers and students. In its second year, the Institute expanded its programs to the weekdays and added an after school program that enabled students to maintain their Islamic learning during the week while helping them excel in their regular schooling. Finally in the fall of 2001, the Institute became a full-time entity, offering programs covering both dimensions of education, Islamic as well as standard state-endorsed academia. Now, 13 years since its inception, the Institute has a staff of over 15 teachers instructing students in Quranic, Islamic, Arabic education along with operation of a full time state-endorsed academic program from KG to 10th grade. Over 150 students attend the Institute from Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside and Ventura counties of Southern California.

Alumni Achievements

Since its inception in 1998, the Institute has produced many graduates from its various program offerings. Below are highlights of IOK Alumni achievements:
• Proficient in recitation and memorization of Quran along with an understanding of the Arabic language
• Competent in the Islamic scholarly tradition and its associated disciplines
• Graduates from bachelors and post-graduate degree programs from reputable colleges and universities
• Professionals in the fields of medicine, IT, engineering, business, law etc.
• Active in the community as Khateebs, Imams, teachers and counselors
• Public servants working for humanitarian relief organizations
• Community activists involved in civic engagement and civil rights initiatives
• Students of knowledge who are exemplary in practice and character