Part of: Milestones and gifts
GiftsGifts for madrasah teachers
Popular thank-you gifts for madrasah teachers include a quality attar (perfume oil), a leather Quran case or bag, dates and sweets for Eid, books, a gift card, or a heartfelt card from the child. For milestones like an Ameen or hifz completion, families often give a larger gift or cash.
Handmade leather madrasah bag, coming soonRegister interest
Madrasah teachers (see ustadh and ustadha) are often poorly paid for many hours a week. A thank-you is always appreciated.
Gift ideas
| Gift | Rough price | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Card written by the child | £0–£3 | Often the most treasured |
| Box of dates or sweets | £8–£25 | A classic for Eid and end of term |
| Attar (perfume oil) | £10–£40 | A traditional, well-loved gift |
| Islamic book or tafsir volume | £15–£50 | For teachers who love to read |
| Leather Quran case or bag | £40–£150 | Teachers carry their mushaf daily too |
| Gift card or cash in an envelope | Any | Practical, especially at Eid |
Prices are typical UK ranges, not specific products.
Class gifts
For a larger gift, parents in the same class often pool money. A group card with every child's name is a nice touch.
Questions people also ask
Should you give a madrasah teacher a gift?
It's common and appreciated, especially at Eid, at the end of the year and when your child completes a milestone.
Travel and holiday gifts
A trip, or something useful for the journey, can be a memorable way to mark the occasion. See our travel gift ideas for luggage, travel accessories, prayer items and perfume, or browse our halal holiday guides if you are planning a gift trip or Umrah.
A fragrance to go with the bag
A fragrance is a thoughtful, lasting thank-you for an ustadh or ustadha, and it is easy to give alongside a handmade leather bag. Browse oud, musk, amber and floral fragrances.
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For a more personal gift, Memory Fragrance explains how a loved one's perfume can be kept or recreated.
A pen or notebook to go with the bag
A good pen is a thoughtful thank-you for an ustadh or ustadha who writes and marks every day. Pen Store stocks brands such as Lamy, Faber-Castell and Moleskine.
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More on milestones and gifts
← Islamic gifts for students of the Quran: the full topic guide
- Ameen gift ideas
- What is an Ameen ceremony?
- What is a khatm?
- What is a juz?
- Gifts for a new hafiz or hafizah
- What is a hafiz?
- Eid gifts for kids with an Islamic touch
- Ramadan gifts for kids
- Gifts for a child's first day at madrasah
- Umrah gift for your ustadh
- Farewell gifts for an ustadh moving abroad
- First day at madrasah: a bag checklist for children