Students learning together with a teacher at TERC

Established 2013 · Nigeria

Tazkiyah Educational Resources Centre

Nurturing knowledge, character, and peaceful coexistence through authentic education, mentorship, and service.

Knowledge · Tarbiyah · Service

Current opportunity

Full Scholarship for Orphan Girls

TERC, in collaboration with Tazkiyah University, Kaduna, is supporting qualified paternal orphan girls to pursue undergraduate education.

Have at least 5 credits in O-Level results, including Maths and English

Have a minimum JAMB score of 180

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Who we are

Education with purpose.

Established 2013 · Founded by Prof. Ibrahim Ahmad Maqary

Tazkiyah Educational Resource Centre (TERC) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that was founded in 2013 by Prof. Ibrahim Ahmad Maqary, dedicated to promoting education, community awareness, and peaceful coexistence. The Centre believes that true progress comes from giving people access to quality learning opportunities, encouraging the exchange of ideas, and supporting both personal and intellectual growth. By removing barriers to education, TERC works to uplift individuals and strengthen communities.

To bring this vision to life, TERC has built a strong network of community schools across Nigeria. This includes over 30 "Tazkiyah Schools" across 12 states, which are specifically designed to make quality education affordable and accessible to everyone, regardless of their social or economic background. In addition, TERC runs "Madarisu Tazkiyah," an expansive network of over 50 Islamic schools nationwide that focus on guiding young Muslims to become positive thinkers, tolerant individuals, and responsible citizens.

Beyond the classroom, TERC is deeply committed to supporting vulnerable groups and driving social change. Through the "Tazkiyah Orphans Support Initiative," the organization sponsors the primary and secondary education of more than 2,500 orphans across all states in Nigeria.

TERC also places a strong emphasis on women's empowerment, offering educational and professional support to help women take their rightful place as leaders in community development and nation-building — it recently established Tazkiyah University, the first women-only university in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Tazkiyah Schools across 12 states

Madarisu Tazkiyah Islamic schools nationwide

Orphans sponsored through primary & secondary education

Women-only university in Sub-Saharan Africa

Ultimately, TERC aims to prepare the next generation to succeed and fit into a fast-changing global community. The Centre actively spreads a culture of tolerance, justice, and humanity, encouraging dialogue and collaboration among different groups of people. At the same time, it remains rooted in its core mission of tazkiyah — fostering moral reform and spiritual purity to help build a more peaceful and harmonious society.

Our direction

Knowledge that shapes people and society.

Our Vision

A society empowered by knowledge, self-awareness, enlightened understanding of Islam and tolerance.

Our Mission

To promote Islamic awareness, religious sensitivity, and education by providing accessible learning opportunities, facilitating knowledge exchange, and nurturing intellectual and personal growth.

Core Values