Our foundation
All praise is due to Allah, who has made knowledge a light and a source of guidance for humanity. May peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, his family, his companions, and all those who faithfully follow his path until the Last Day.
Ma’had Pioneers Educational Center is an Islamic educational institution founded by the pioneering students, or Batch 1, of Almaarif Educational Center Online Studies. The name Pioneers was inspired by this very first batch.
SEC-registered in the PhilippinesRegistration No. 2025120228780-02
Our identity
To nurture knowledgeable, God-conscious and morally upright Muslims who embody authentic Islamic teachings and contribute positively to their families, communities and society.
We believe that seeking knowledge is not merely about acquiring information, but also about developing faith, refining character, and putting what one learns into practice. Every student is encouraged to uphold the noble manners of a seeker of knowledge (Adab al-Talib al-‘Ilm) and to strive for excellence in both knowledge and conduct.
Our mission
To provide quality Islamic education
To make authentic and structured Islamic learning accessible to students through an organised online educational platform.
To cultivate love for knowledge
To inspire students to develop a sincere love for Islamic knowledge, scholarship and lifelong learning.
To uphold Islamic manners and character
To instil noble Islamic values, discipline, humility, sincerity and good conduct in every student.
To promote the practical application of knowledge
To encourage students to live by what they learn and apply Islamic teachings in their daily lives.
To prepare students for lifelong learning and service
To develop individuals who will keep seeking beneficial knowledge and use it to serve Islam and the Ummah.
Our commitment
At Ma’had Pioneers, we aspire to go beyond teaching lessons. We seek to build a community of learners whose knowledge is accompanied by faith, whose character reflects Islamic values, and whose actions bring benefit to others.
Leadership
President
Shaykh Abubacar Sultan Pacasum
Graduated from Zaid Bin Thabit and Almaarif Educational Institute Inc. Director of Al-Falah Qur’an Learning Centre.
Director
Ustadh Jerald Arap Sotto
Markaz Oro Litahfidhil Qur’an and Almaarif Educational Institute Inc. Director of Madrasah Umar Al-Faruoq & Cultural Center, Corp.
Secretary
Ustadh Nassim A. Malaco
Graduated from Almaarif Educational Institute Inc. and the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Former Director of Mahad Manar Al Ulom.
Our mudarris
The educational background of the teachers of the 1-Year Intensive Diploma Program.
Qur’an
Shaykh Ammar Shamsoden Masacal
Zaid Bin Thabit, Marawi City; Islamic University of Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Duruus Al-Lugha
Shaykh Ansary (Abu Azrah) Datumanong
Almaarif Educational Institute Inc.; International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
Seerah
Shaykh Al-Fahani (Abu Hanan) Ali
Almaarif Educational Institute Inc.; Islamic University of Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Fiqh
Shaykh Mohammad Najih (Abu Wafiah) Adiomping AbdulRashid
Almaarif Educational Institute Inc.; Qassim University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Tawheed
Shaykh Jamael (Abu Zubayr) Usodan
Almaarif Educational Institute Inc.; Islamic University of Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Hadith
Shaykh Alnor R. Lawi
Almaarif Educational Institute Inc.; Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU)
