Personal Discovery Through the Qur'an

A verse. A teacher. A life changed.

For over thirty years, Dr. Nadia Katrangi has opened the Qur’an with students from every stage of life. Verse by verse. Question by question. Through those conversations, something lasting begins to take root.

A young professional finally understands a surah she has recited since childhood. A mother finds language for the heaviness she could never explain. A new Muslim sits with the Qur’an for the first time and feels welcomed instead of intimidated.

Not simply learning about the Qur’an, but building a relationship with it. A relationship that grounds people through hardship, brings clarity in uncertainty, and stays with them long after the class ends.

This Dhul Hijjah, we are raising funds to expand access to Qur’anic learning through scholarships, mentorship, free resources, and community programming. We've raised $23,625 toward our $75,000 goal, inshaAllah. Every contribution - $25, $250, $2,500 - plants something. A scholarship for a student who couldn't otherwise enroll. An article that reaches someone in a moment of doubt. A class that becomes a turning point.

Your support keeps this work alive in 2026:

Quran & Me: Our flagship free online series, brings Dr. Katrangi's teaching directly to students around the world; no prior background required, just a willingness to show up.

Scholarships: Ensure that no one is turned away from our programs because of cost. Every semester, students write to us asking for help, and we want to keep saying yes.

Free resources: Articles, reflections, podcasts, recorded talks; reach thousands of people who may never enroll in a course, but who find something they needed on a hard day.

Mentorship: Pairs seekers with teachers who walk alongside them, because the Quran was never meant to be learned alone.

Recent Accomplishments

Thanks to the support of donors like you, Good Tree has been able to:

Launch Roots of the Quran I & II:

An online course offering in-depth study of the top 199 root words of the Qur'an. Studying these roots allow for insight into meanings, themes, and wisdom of the Qur'an, creating a path to understanding the Qur'an at a deeper level.

Launch Root Flash Cards Level 1 and Level 2:

A powerful tool for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Qur'anic Arabic, providing Arabic roots and English meanings for the most common roots of the Holy Quran.

Launch Timeless Conversations Podcast:

This is not your traditional tafsir podcast. Timeless Conversations explores how the Qur'an can enrich our lives and provide direction in times of uncertainty, diving into the ways it guides us through our modern-day struggles.

Offered 112 Quranic Programs:

From these programs, 105 were free for the community.

Granted 97 Scholarships:

Created opportunities for new Muslims, youth, and adult program attendees to experience spiritual transformation through Good Tree programming.

Provided 115+ Hours of Free Coaching

Enhancing the experience of program attendees and training program facilitators and mentors.

Good Tree Institute

Good Tree is a Qur'anic institute that fosters connection and personal discovery through the Quran. Based in Arizona, Good Tree provides virtual and in-person Quranic courses for all ages, spiritual retreats, teen camps, support for new Muslims, and free Qur'anic programs.

For more than 25 years, Dr. Nadia Katrangi has helped students connect to the Qur’an in ways that feel relevant, honest, and deeply personal. Her teaching creates a welcoming space where questions are encouraged and students from all backgrounds can grow in their understanding of Allah’s words.

To learn more about Good Tree Institute, visit goodtreeinstitute.com .

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This Dhul Hijjah, support Qur’anic learning, mentorship, and scholarships for youth, new Muslims, and seekers.

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