Deeni Taleem
Madrasa Maktaba e Chishtiya teaches Quran with correct makharij, plus Aqaid, Akhlaq and Fiqh through the Darse Mohammedi syllabus.
Kasarvadavali · Sai Nagar · Bhiwandi
Quran, deen and school education for the children of Thane and Bhiwandi
Khwaja Garib Nawaz Educational & Welfare Trust has served this community since 2001. Today 854 students learn at our three madrasa branches, and Sanjari Academy coaches school children at low fees, free for orphans and children of widows.
- Regd. No. E-8027/T
- Established 2001
- Thane West
- Serving since
- 2001
- Students enrolled (2024–25)
- 854
- Madrasa branches
- 3
- RTE applications filed every year
- 80–90
Source: Maktab data report, Prospectus 2024–25.
What we do
Deeni and duniyawi taleem, side by side
Four areas of work, all run from the madrasa in Kasarvadavali by volunteers, teachers and the trustees.
Sanjari Academy
Coaching for Classes 1–10 in all subjects — at low fees for needy families and free for orphans and children of widows.
Career & Skills
RIASEC and aptitude tests, career counselling, scholarship and RTE help, and sessions on Excel, AI tools and halal investing.
Health & Welfare
Monthly polio vaccination camps with TMC Health Department, CPR training, Ijtemai Qurbani and community programmes.
Madrasa Maktaba e Chishtiya
854 students across three branches
The madrasa opened in Ramzan 2012 with one class in Kasarvadavali. Children study Quran with correct makharij, and the Darse Mohammadi syllabus of Aqaid, Akhlaq and Fiqh. Ladies study in their own batches.
| Branch | Opened | Children | Ladies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasarvadavali, Thane West | 30 July 2012 | 344 | 90 | 434 |
| Sai Nagar, Thane | 16 February 2018 | 140 | 30 | 170 |
| Ummat Nagar, Bhiwandi | December 2022 | 250 | — | 250 |
| All branches | 854 | |||
Source: Maktab data report, Prospectus 2024–25, p. 14.
Current appeal
Two buildings we are raising funds for
Both branches have outgrown their space. This is what each project needs, as published in our prospectus.
Madrasa & school building, Kasarvadavali
The house beside the current madrasa has been bought for a madrasa and school. The land is paid for — the building needs about ₹50 lakh.
| Land (house beside the madrasa) | Paid — Alhamdulillah |
|---|---|
| Construction of the new building | about ₹50 lakh |
| Still needed | ₹50 lakh |
Land & building, Ummat Nagar, Bhiwandi
250 students study here today. The land (15 × 30) costs ₹12 lakh and the building about ₹30 lakh more.
| Land, 15 × 30 ft | ₹12 lakh |
|---|---|
| Construction of the building | about ₹30 lakh |
| Still needed | ₹42 lakh |
Give by bank transfer
Transfer directly to the trust's account. Then send the transaction details on WhatsApp to +91 90297 47778 and we will send you a receipt.
- Account name
- Khwaja Garib Nawaz Educational & Welfare Trust
- Account number
- 520101030086015
- IFSC
- UBIN0825905
- Bank · type
- Union Bank of India · Savings
Accountability
Why you can trust us
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Registered public trust
A registered public charitable trust, Regd. No. E-8027/T, working in Thane since 2001.
Registration details -
We publish our work
Our 2024–25 prospectus lists every branch, its student numbers, our syllabus and what each building will cost.
Read the prospectus (PDF) -
Donations go to the trust's account
Give directly to the trust's own Union Bank of India account. Send us the transaction details and we send a receipt.
Ways to give -
Come and see for yourself
Classes run Monday to Saturday at all three branches. Visitors are welcome to see the madrasa at work.
Find us
From our prospectus
Life at the madrasa
Events & news
Recent activity
Weekly Dars, Zikr & Dua (Gents)
Every Friday after Namaz e Isha — dars, zikr and dua for gents at the madrasa.
Jashne Khwaja wa Raza & 12th Annual Day
The 12th Annual Day of Madrasa Maktaba e Chishtiya — naat, qirat and taqreer by our students, with ulama e kiram on stage. Streamed live on the Maktab's channel.
Appreciation Ceremony for 10th & 12th Passed Students
Sanjari Academy honoured students who passed their 10th and 12th board exams. Chief guest — Dr. Asghar Mukadam, Maulana Azad Minority Financial Corporation.
Open to all
Regular programmes at the madrasa
Most programmes are held at Madrasa Maktaba e Chishtiya, Kasarvadavali. Call us for dates and timings.
Every week
- Friday after Maghrib: Bazm e Chishtiya, where students present hamd, naat and taqreer
- Friday after Namaz e Isha: dars, zikr and dua for gents
Every month
- 11th of the month: dars, taqreer, zikr and dua for ladies
- Free polio vaccination camp for children aged 0–5, with TMC Health Department
- Galla collectors visit donors at home
Courses
- Farz Uloom: 3 months of Aqaid, Fiqh and Akhlaq, with a certificate
- 15-day Namaz course for children and adults
- Method of ghusl for the deceased, for ladies and gents
Every year
- Annual Day at Urs e Ala Hazrat, with Sanad and Kanzul Iman for graduates
- Jashne Eid Milad un Nabi and Juloos e Muhammadiya
- 10-day Zikre Shohda e Karbala ijtema for women in Muharram
- Ijtemai Qurbani, and late Taraweeh (10 PM) in Ramzan
Since 2001
How the work has grown
- 2001
Trust established
Founded with a vision of spreading deeni and duniyawi education and social welfare. Early years saw national and international annual ijtemas and Langar e Garib Nawaz.
- 2012
Madrasa Maktaba e Chishtiya
On 30 July 2012, in the blessed month of Ramzan, the madrasa opened in Kasarvadavali, Thane.
- 2018
Second branch — Sai Nagar
On 16 February 2018 a second branch opened in Sai Nagar, Thane, to meet growing demand.
- 2022
New building & Sanjari Academy
A new madrasa building was inaugurated on 18 May 2022, and Sanjari Academy began tuition classes taught by educated women of the neighbourhood.
- 2022
Third branch — Bhiwandi
In December 2022 the third branch opened in Ummat Nagar, Bhiwandi — now teaching 250 children.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
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What is K.G.N Trust?
Khwaja Garib Nawaz Educational & Welfare Trust is a registered public charitable trust (Regd. No. E-8027/T) in Kasarvadavali, Thane, founded in 2001. It runs Madrasa Maktaba e Chishtiya (3 branches, 854 students in 2024–25), Sanjari Academy tuition classes, career guidance, and welfare work such as polio camps and Ijtemai Qurbani.
How do I enrol my child in the madrasa?
Visit the madrasa or call +91 90297 47778 to enrol. Children (boys and girls) and ladies can join. Teaching runs in three parts: Qaida with correct makharij, Quran Nazra with tajweed, duas, namaz, Urdu and the Darse Mohammadi books on Aqaid, Akhlaq and Fiqh.
What are the class timings?
Madrasa classes run Monday to Saturday; Sunday is a holiday. A First-part class lasts 1 hour 15 minutes, and Second- and Third-part classes about 2 hours. On Fridays after Maghrib, students present hamd, naat and taqreer at Bazm e Chishtiya. For the exact batch time at your branch, please call +91 90297 47778.
What is Sanjari Academy?
Started in 2022, Sanjari Academy runs tuition classes taught by well-educated women of the neighbourhood. Fees are low for needy families, and teaching is free for orphans and children of widows. It offers small batches, several batch timings, weekly or monthly tests, and feedback for parents. It also runs free phonics classes, aptitude tests, career guidance and scholarship guidance.
Do you help with RTE and scholarships?
Yes. Every year we fill Right to Education (RTE) applications for 80–90 students, and help students apply for private and government scholarships. Sanjari Academy also gives fee-waiver scholarships. Call +91 90297 47778 for help.
How can I donate?
You can transfer to the trust's bank account or scan our UPI QR code:
• A/c name: Khwaja Garib Nawaz Educational & Welfare Trust
• A/c no.: 520101030086015
• IFSC: UBIN0825905 (Union Bank of India)
Then send the transaction details on WhatsApp to +91 90297 47778 and we will send you a receipt.
Do you arrange Ijtemai Qurbani?
Yes, Ijtemai Qurbani is arranged every year under the supervision of the madrasa's responsible people, with permission taken at booking (especially for Shafaee brothers). Our 2024–25 prospectus lists ₹5,500 per share (around 10 kg of meat) and ₹1,700 per share (Qurbani outside Maharashtra, meat distributed there). For Aqiqah: 2 shares for a boy, 1 for a girl. Amounts can change each year, so please call +91 90297 47778 to confirm.
What regular programmes do you hold?
• Weekly: every Friday after Namaz e Isha, dars, zikr and dua for gents.
• Monthly: on the 11th, dars, taqreer, zikr and dua for ladies.
• Ramzan: Isha at 9:45 PM and Taraweeh at 10 PM, for people who reach home late from work.
• Yearly: Jashne Eid Milad un Nabi and Juloos, Jashne Gaus e Aazam, the Annual Day at Urs e Ala Hazrat, Urs e Imam e Aazam & Imam Shafaee, Yaum e Khulafa e Rashideen and Jashne Meraj un Nabi.
Is the trust registered? Do I get a receipt?
Yes. We are a registered public charitable trust, Regd. No. E-8027/T, established in 2001. After you donate, send the transaction details on WhatsApp and we will send a receipt. For 80G / tax-exemption details, please ask the trust office. They are not yet published on this website.
Visit or call
Come and see the work for yourself
Parents, donors and well-wishers are welcome at the madrasa. Call ahead and one of our trustees will show you around.
Hazrat Khwaja Garib Nawaz Chowk, near Henna Apartment, G.B. Road, Kasarvadavali, Thane West, Maharashtra 400615