HIRA Institute began its journey by opening weekend and after-school programs at a local mosque in Louisville, Kentucky. This initiative aimed to provide educational and spiritual support to local youth, while fostering a sense of community and engagement.
The institute expanded its offerings with a summer program. Designed to cater to students over the summer holiday, the program provided a structured environment for religious learning and personal growth. Additionally, the HIRA Musallah was established in Jeffersonville, Indiana, reinforcing its commitment to serving the community.
HIRA Institute launched the part-time Taḥfīẓ Program in partnership with a local Islamic school. Students focused on memorizing the Qūrʾan in the mornings before joining the academic classes at the school. This collaboration allowed students to connect to the Qūrʾan on a deeper level.

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HIRA Institute established the first and only full-time Taḥfīẓ Program in the State of Kentucky. Students also enrolled in online classes to complete their academic requirements and ensure a balanced and well-rounded education.
The Institute relocated its Full-Time Taḥfīẓ Program to a larger building in collaboration with a local mosque. In addition to Qūrʾan memorization, the institute now had in-person teachers for the academic curriculum. The institute also introduced Kentucky’s first Islamic high school for grades 9-12, including Advanced Placement classes. This initiative aimed to prepare students for higher education while maintaining their religious studies.

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Enrollment increased significantly, nearly doubling. The year marked a milestone with the graduation of the first high school student, who went on to pursue a Bachelor’s degree. The Taḥfīẓ program also celebrated their first ḥafiẓ, an eighth grader.
This year, two students graduated, with one completing high school in just three years while also achieving ḥafiẓ status. Both students received scholarships to support their higher education journeys. With the help of Allāh and the Muslim community, the Institute also acquired a new 35,000-square-foot campus in Louisville.

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The Institute celebrated three graduates, each of whom secured scholarships. One alumnus chose to further their Islamic studies in the 'Aālamīyah program, while two others graduated as ḥuffaẓ. These accomplishments highlight the Institute's commitment to academic excellence and spiritual development. Most renovations for the new facility were completed, allowing the Institute to focus on its organizational growth.
HIRA Institute received dual accreditation from COGNIA and CISNIA, for both the academic and Islamic educational programs. Seven students graduated from the high school program and all of them received scholarships. The Taḥfīẓ program also celebrated three new ḥuffaẓ. HIRA Institute also established HIRA Compassion, a volunteer-powered initiative that distributes meals to the needy, organizes clothing drives, and supports incarcerated Muslims.