To know him ﷺ is to love him ﷺ

  • For almost 2 decades Bano has been a student of (islamic) knowledge studying with teachers such as Habib Umar bin Hafiz, Habib Kadhim as-Saqqaf, Hababa Mona al Kaf, Hababa Nur, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, Imam Zaid Shakir, Shaykh Ibrahim Osi Efa and Ustada Nagheba Hayal.

    After 3 years studying Arabic with the Fajr Institute based in Egypt, Bano travelled to Tarim, Yemen in 2022, where she continued her studies in the Life of the Prophet ﷺ (Seerah), Islamic Law (Fiqh), Purification (Tazkiyah) and other Islamic Subjects.

    Bano’s primary passion remains the biography of the Prophet ﷺ which she has studied and taught for almost 20 years.

    Interested in learning more? Read Bano’s full biography.

  • Professionally trained, with a solid foundation in the traditional Islamic sciences and the secular political and social sciences, Bano is a vibrant and dynamic speaker; able to address a wide variety of subject matters.

    That said, her passion remains helping secular, and faith based audiences, get to know all aspects of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

    She is an accomplished facilitator, panellist , MC and moderator. Book Bano for your next event.

  • Bano offers a range of courses for adults and children such as Belief (Aqidah), the Life of the Prophet ﷺ (Seerah), Islamic Law (Fiqh - specifically the Shafa’i school), and Purification (Tazkiyah).

    Courses range from a dedicated Islamic Studies curriculum that builds on itself year on year to short courses offered on a seasonal basis.

    Days, times and start dates of each course differ. Learn more about each course and enrol.

  • Take a journey through the life and times of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ with Stories from the Seerah with this lively and engaging podcast.

    Launched in 2021, Stories from the Seerah ﷺ has a global listenership. Your subscription grants you access to all previous episodes and each new release (two episodes are released a month).

    Written, directed and narrated by Bano, this podcast will become an essential part of your daily routine - and your kids will enjoy it too!

    Listen to a sample episode, and subscribe to the Podcast.

  • Contemplating the Qur’an: Audiobook

    A Thematic Thirty-Part Commentary on the Noble Qur’an.

    In both Arabic & English the book offers a lucid and succinct summary of the thirty parts of the Noble Qur'an. The book is an ideal read for anyone who wants to explore the themes of the Qur'an as each of the thirty parts is summarised in 2-3 pages.

    Written by Shaykh Ahmed Saad al-Azhari, the book is brilliantly translated into English by Dr. 'Asim Yusuf and Noor An-Nisa Yusuf.

    The audiobook is a reading of the English only. Read by: Dr Bano Murtuja. Sound Editor: Alim Ali. Mixed and Mastered by Sara Takieddin. A First Spring Production.

    Purchase the audiobook.

  • - Riyaz Sufi

    “My son and I love good quality children's audio books and this is the first series produced by a Muslim that ticks all the boxes. Dr. Bano immerses us in the Seerah in a way never done before. Her excellent storytelling ability and character voices will capture the imagination of both young and old. The finely crafted sound production makes it an even more enjoyable experience. Most importantly, this project will boost the love for the best of creation especially among younger listeners, insha Allah. May Allah bless this beautiful service rendered to the Ummah!”

  • - Ayah Cassidy (Age 9)

    “I love Aunty Bano’s seerah class because it teaches me lessons for my daily life. There are lots of things that the Prophets did that I would like to do in my daily life”.

  • - Sophia Raja

    “How I wish we had this class every day, and the spiritual high could be renewed on a daily basis. What I learn on Monday nights has ripple effects throughout my family and loved ones”

  • - Asma Benaissa

    “My daughter loves loves the stories told by Bano. Her way of teaching truly makes a difference in making her fall in love with the Prophets and the Seerah. She is kind and patient as well as exciting and full of aspiration”

  • - Rahmah Syed (Age 10)

    “I have heard some of the stories of the Prophets before in Halaqas, but Aunty Bano tells the stories in more detail and makes them really interesting which helps me remember them better”

  • - Madiha Vaid

    “I highly recommend the Stories from the Seerah series/podcast! From the very first episode, my children (age 3 and 5) have been hooked! The stories are captivating and engaging for children and adults alike. It is beautifully narrated and truly brings the Seerah to life. I pray that this noble endeavour is a means to instil the love of our beloved Prophet (pbuh) in the hearts of children worldwide. Ameen”.

  • - Muhammad Sattaur

    “Not everyone can present the Seerah in a dynamic and captivating way. Dr. Bano Murtuja comes through at the highest caliber. She’s been working on this for years and all that planning and preparing is to be experience in this. It’s simply a stunning audio experience for the listener and a most certain way to gain closeness to the Messenger ﷺ”.

Prophet Muhammed ﷺ: “When a person dies, his deeds are cut off except for three: continuing charity, knowledge that others benefit from, and a righteous child who supplicates for him.” [Tirmidhi]