FAQ

Yes, the live sessions are recorded. This is to have evidence in case of any complaint from the student’s side or from the teacher. In this way, the administrator has the opportunity to return to the recording and investigate the problem. Note that the recordings are kept under highly restrictive secrecy, and they are automatically removed from Zoom every two weeks.

The Certificate of Quran Memorization is an official document issued by the International Open University, which informs that you have completed the memorization of the entire Quran within 4 to 5 years. Hence, it can be used to apply for a Qur’an teaching position in any institute or school.

The International Open University is an online educational resource. The entire program is taught online via Internet. Anybody from any part of the world can join easily and benefit from it, insha Allah.

Since the program is completely based on the live classes, it is compulsory that the students have a high speed Internet connection to make the best use of all the services.

No. English language certification(s) is not a requirement to apply for Quran Memorization program. However, you should be aware that English is the medium of instruction in the entire program.

The classes during Ramadan will be conducted as always. However, teachers have a right to cancel the live sessions during the last 10 days of Ramadan. These sessions will not be made up for.
Additionally, the first two days of Eid are officially off.

No, you cannot. In order to benefit from the chosen group as much as possible and avoid any confusion that may come from attending more than one group at the same time, students are not permitted to follow more than one group simultaneously.

Yes, you can enroll in the next batch. Please contact us at gqmc.helpdesk@iou.edu.gm with the choice of the month you want the payments to be transferred to.

In such case, the student is obliged to take Tajweed Diploma course along with the Hifdh course. Nevertheless, the student may continue memorizing while working on his/her tajweed.

The enrollment is open from 1st to 10th of every month.

You may enter your course page and begin attending the live sessions according to the class schedule.

Yes, you need to pay a modest registration fee for each month you are enrolled in. To see the sliding scale fees, please visit: www.iou-gqmc.com/sliding-scale-fees/

You simply need to pay the next month’s registration fee on time.

In most cases, it is possible. However, to ensure there still is a seat for you in the group, contact us at gqmc.helpdesk@iou.edu.gm

Once you have reuploaded your photo/ID scan/recitation link, email us at gqmc.helpdesk@iou.edu.gm so that we may verify the status of your uploads. Insha Allah.

A photo ID is a legal identity document with your photograph in it (e.g. national ID card, passport, driver’s license, etc.). The document must be valid and include your full name and birth date.

After reading carefully the disclaimer, sign it in the registration form by ticking the last box “Disclaimer” which states: “I have read and agree to the Disclaimer Form of GQMC”. There is no need to submit a document with your traditional signature.

In order to reset your password, click on the ‘forgotten password’ button located just under the log in fields. If your password reset was not successful and you are still unable to log in, email at gqmc.helpdesk@iou.edu.gm . Please do not create a new account; having multiple accounts with IOU is not allowed under any circumstances.

If you forgot your login details or are unable to access your old email account, kindly email at gqmc.helpdesk@iou.edu.gm . Please do not create a new account; having multiple accounts with IOU is not allowed under any circumstances.

Yes, it will be attested by Somalia’s Ministry of Culture and Higher Education. Insha Allah.

Our teachers use Zoom for Education software.