Our Vision
"Knowledge is not simply acquired; it is embodied, enacted, and poured back into the wellbeing of the community."
IKHLĀṢ
IḤSĀN
TARBIYAH
To nurture holistic, faith-based communities whose hearts beat within educational institutions that impart a broad, relevant, and authentically traditional Islamic curriculum rooted in revelation, yet alive to the world.
This vision is gracefully underpinned by the enduring principles of sincerity (ikhlāṣ), excellence (iḥsān), and education rooted in lived practice (tarbiyah coupled with 'amal). It binds formal learning to the sacred imperative of righteous action, seeing education not as the mere transfer of information but as a deep, transformative journey — one that shapes character, awakens conscience, and calls the learner to serve God and creation. In this model, knowledge is not simply acquired; it is embodied, enacted, and poured back into the wellbeing of the community.
Our Aims
We believe that our communities can only truly flourish and be safeguarded from the challenges and ills of wider society by actively promoting authentic Islamic education, one firmly rooted in the highest traditions of scholarship.
This means making sacred learning not only accessible but also deeply relevant to the lives of Muslims in contemporary Britain, speaking to the heart, mind, and everyday reality of believers without compromising the richness of our inherited tradition.
Traditionally inspired, modern educational institutions.
To establish places that teach the essential sciences of Islam — where students are encouraged to seek and attain sacred knowledge under qualified guidance, bridging timeless scholarship with modern relevance.
A wide and inclusive range of community activities.
Spanning art, nature, education, and sport — nurturing the whole person, strengthening communal bonds, and offering faith-inspired outlets for creativity, wellbeing, and connection to the natural world.
Our Strategy
To maximise our impact and widen the circle of benefit to encompass whole communities, we actively encourage all our students to reach out and engage with the people of their own localities.
The guiding principle is knowledge rooted in practice true learning must step beyond the classroom and into the life of the community.
01 Teach
Sharing authentic Islamic knowledge through classes, Micro Madrasa programmes, and mentorship grounded in classical scholarship.
02 Support
Lending our voice and effort to any community-based initiative that promotes morality, good practice, and shared dignity.
03 Lead by Example
Quietly embodying the values we teach — so that our character, conduct, and care for creation speak before our words ever do.
Our Conviction
Sacred education is a birthright that begins even before birth nurtured in the hearts of parents and whispered into the souls of the unborn. Therefore, our approach is not limited to any particular age group; rather, education is lifelong.
This education is never merely about acquiring information it is about becoming. It shapes character, instils integrity, patience, and compassion, and awakens a deep sense of responsibility towards others. True learning also fosters community conviviality the warm, living art of joyful togetherness, mutual support, and shared purpose. Moreover, the same sacred principles that guide our ethics and conduct extend to the natural world.
We believe that respect for the environment and the protection of nature are not optional extras but integral dimensions of a faithful life. The earth is a trust (amānah), and our learning must teach us to honour and respect it.
"From the cradle to the grave — education illuminates the mind, polishes the heart, and draws the learner closer to the Divine."
Cradle to Grave
Lifelong learning, beginning before birth.
Becoming
Shaping character, integrity, compassion.
Conviviality
Joyful togetherness and shared purpose.
Amānah
Honouring the earth as a sacred trust.
Awqāf (Endowments)
At Greensville Trust, we hold a deep and abiding view that true community service must be built to last not merely for a season, but for generations. This is why we are committed to establishing a growing portfolio of Awqāf (endowments) and asset-based charitable activities.
Rooted in the beautiful Islamic tradition of sadaqah jāriyah a charity that continues to benefit others long after the gift is given awqaaf offer us a powerful, faith-inspired pathway to long-term sustainability.
Every waqf we create, whether in the form of land, property, enterprise, or income-generating community assets, becomes a living trust. It quietly and steadily nourishes our educational programmes, our sports and nature initiatives, our art and heritage work, and our social enterprises.
By investing in awqaaf, we are not seeking wealth for its own sake; we are planting trees under whose shade future generations will learn, play, pray, and belong. In this way, Greensville Trust aims to move beyond short-term funding cycles and into a future of enduring independence, resilience, and uninterrupted service serving our community with dignity, stability, and the blessed continuity that endowments can provide.
"Planting trees under whose shade future generations will learn, play, pray, and belong."
HOW A WAQF LIVES
A single gift, shade for generations.
Plant
A gift of land, property, enterprise, or income-generating community asset becomes a living endowment.
Grow
The waqf quietly and steadily generates benefit nourishing education, nature, art, heritage, and enterprise.
Shade
Future generations learn, play, pray, and belong continuing long after the original gift is made.
FAITH & LEARNING ENTERPRISES
Our Community
Greensville Trust runs two unique community faith and social enterprises — Mustafa Mount in Bradford and Felicity House in Liverpool — living embodiments of knowledge rooted in practice.
ENTERPRISE ONE
Mustafa Mount
Explore Our Community ActivitiesMustafa Mount (Bradford) is a dynamic community hub where faith, heritage, and enterprise converge. At its heart is a Micro Madrasa flagship course, the Rawdah Mosque and Madrasah and Islamic studies programme for children and adults, offering authentic Qur'anic and Sunnah teachings rooted in traditional scholarship.
Alongside spiritual learning, the centre promotes physical wellbeing through a thriving sports club featuring Brazilian jiu-jitsu, archery, fitness sessions, and youth activities. Visitors can explore Mustafa Gallery which will showcase rare manuscripts, historical artefacts, and contemporary exhibitions that preserve Muslim heritage.
Completing the vision of sustainable charity, Mustafa Mount will also house a social enterprise business incubator, training local entrepreneurs in ethical trade and financial independence with profits directly supporting Greensville Trust's charitable objectives.
ENTERPRISE TWO
Felicity House
Explore Our Community ActivitiesFelicity House (Liverpool) is a welcoming centre where education, creativity, and social impact come together. At its foundation is Happy Nursery, an outstanding Ofsted-registered nursery that provides exceptional early-years care in a nurturing Islamic environment.
For older learners, adult classes including the innovative Micro Madrasah and other faith-based and vocational courses offer lifelong learning opportunities. The centre also celebrates artistic expression through an arts & crafts studio that showcases local Muslim artists and hosts regular workshops for all ages.
True to Greensville Trust's sustainable model, a social enterprise at Felicity House provides hands-on training and paid work experience to vulnerable adults, helping them gain confidence and employability. Regular faith and community sessions including interfaith dialogues and open events actively build bridges across Liverpool's diverse communities, embodying the principle of knowledge rooted in practice.
Our Trustees
Volunteers and professionals, united by faith and service — stewarding the Trust's vision with sincerity and diligence.
Mohammed Amer Siddiq
Mohammed Amer has been volunteering with the Trust since 2015 and completed the Micro Madrasa programme in 2016. Alongside his voluntary work, he runs a tax publishing business and a SaaS company. He is also active in his local Islamic Association, contributing to religious and educational initiatives. Mohammed Amer is deeply passionate about learning, service, and strengthening the community through his ongoing work with the Trust.
Raja Mohammad Akeel
Raja Mohammad Akeel is a businessman who remains deeply committed to serving his community. Having completed the Micro Madrasa programme in 2011, he skilfully combines his faith based learning with entrepreneurial insight to support charitable and educational initiatives. Raja Mohammad Akeel has been volunteering with the Trust for over a decade and currently serves as Treasurer.
Mohammed Yassar Ali
Mohammed Yassar Ali completed the Micro Madrasa programme at Greensville Trust and has been actively involved in a voluntary capacity with the Trust for over a decade, wholeheartedly supporting its vision and ambitions. He initially graduated in Business and Public Administration from Sheffield Hallam Business School before working in the hospitality industry. His growing interest in mental health led him to qualify as a Professional Counsellor in 2001. Over the past 25 years, he has worked extensively across the private, public, charity, faith, and voluntary sectors.
Dr Habib Shroufi
Dr Habib Shroufi was born in Scotland and raised in Barnard Castle, County Durham. He graduated in Medicine from the University of Liverpool in 2006 and subsequently qualified as a General Practitioner, with a special interest in naturopathic medicine and medical practice within developing countries.
Join our learning community
Whether through your time, your support, or a sadaqah jāriyah
that lives beyond you — every contribution plants shade for
those yet to come.
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