The leather madrasah bag, built for a lifetime of learning.
Most madrasah bags are thin printed canvas that barely lasts a year. Ours is handmade to order in Scottish leather, with room for the Quran, Islamic books and an A4 book, for every stage: Quran class, hifz, the alim course and adult study.
£139.99 + £8.99 UK delivery · Handmade to order, delivered in around 14 days
Colours:
- Black
- Tan
A madrasah bag that's made to last
Carrying the Quran to class is a weekly habit that lasts years. The bag should last as long.
Handmade to order
Each bag is handmade for you when you order, and delivered in around 14 days.
Scottish leather
From the Clyde Tannery, one of the most environmentally friendly tanneries in the world.
Room for the Quran
Plenty of room for a large mushaf alongside an A4 book, pencils and more.
Quick to open
Magnetic clasps hidden under the flap, so it opens in a second. Zipped pockets front and back.
Pockets front and back
Zipped pockets on the front and back for pens, cards and small items.
Guides for parents and students
Five topic guides, each linking to everything we've written on that subject.
Choosing a madrasah bag
Sizes, materials, ages, real vs fake leather, and what's worth paying for.
22 pages →TopicBag care and repair
Peeling, broken straps, zips, smells, mould, scratches, and how to make a bag last.
15 pages →TopicQuran care and adab
Carrying, storing and repairing the Quran, and what to do when accidents happen.
16 pages →TopicMadrasah life and learning
The Qaidah, tajweed, hifz, the first day, practice at home, and when a child is struggling.
24 pages →TopicOlder students and advanced study
Hifz, alimiyyah and alimah courses, Arabic, university and teaching: what older learners carry.
20 pages →TopicMilestones and gifts
Ameen, khatm, becoming a hafiz, Eid and Ramadan, and thanking teachers.
14 pages →Madrasah Bag makes a handmade leather shoulder bag for carrying the Quran, Qaidah and an A4 exercise book to madrasah, mosque classes or Islamic school. Each one is handmade to order in bovine leather from the Clyde Tannery in Scotland and delivered in around 14 days. It has zipped front and back pockets and a detachable cross-body strap, and comes in black and tan. It costs £139.99 plus £8.99 UK delivery.
Register your interest
The bag is not on sale at the moment. Leave your email and we'll tell you when it's available. Planned price: £139.99 + £8.99 UK delivery.
Common questions
How much does it cost?
£139.99, plus £8.99 UK delivery.
How long does it take to arrive?
Every bag is handmade to order, so allow around 14 days from order to delivery.
Is each bag really handmade?
Yes. Every Madrasah Bag is handmade to order: made by hand for the person who ordered it, not taken from a warehouse shelf. That's why sizes are approximate and no two bags are quite the same.
Can I buy one now?
Not yet. The bag is not on sale at the moment, but you can register your interest and we will email you once when it is available. Bulk orders for schools and madrasahs are open.
What leather is it made from?
Bovine leather from the Clyde Tannery in Scotland, one of the most environmentally friendly tanneries in the world. The hides are a by-product of the food industry, so no animal is slaughtered for its leather.
Bag peeling? Quran got wet? Start here.
Why is my madrasah bag peeling or flaking?
If a madrasah bag's surface is peeling, flaking or crumbling into little bits, it's almost always PU or bonded leather breaking down. Why it happens and your options.
ProblemHow to tell if a bag is real leather
Six simple checks to tell real leather from PU, bonded or "genuine" leather before you buy a madrasah bag, and what the labels actually mean.
ProblemMadrasah bag strap broken? how to fix it
Why madrasah bag straps snap at the anchor point, quick fixes, proper repairs, and what to look for so the next strap doesn't fail.
Helpful reading for parents and students
What is a madrasah bag?
A madrasah bag is a bag or bag for carrying the Quran, Qaidah and notebooks to madrasah or the mosque. Uses, typical sizes and materials.
Buying guideHow to choose a madrasah bag: a UK buyer's guide
Seven things to check before buying a madrasah or mosque bag in the UK: size, structure, straps, closures, material, weight and price per year of use.
ComparisonLeather vs canvas madrasah bags
An honest comparison of leather and canvas madrasah bags: lifespan, weight, weather, cost per year and how each protects the Quran.
GiftsAmeen gift ideas
Thoughtful Ameen gifts for a child who has finished reading the Quran for the first time, by budget, plus what to write in the card.
GlossaryWhat is a Qaidah?
A Qaidah (Qaida) is the beginner's booklet children use to learn to read Arabic before the Quran. What's inside, how long it takes and what comes next.