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MATAB's Tahfiz Network in Kelantan: Tanah Merah and Kota Bharu
Besides the Kubang Gendang campus, MATAB has three maahad tahfiz under its wing: Abu Bakar and Barniyah Putri in Tanah Merah, and Al-Asri in Kota Bharu. Check the address, phone number and programme of each.
Maahad Tahfiz Al-Quran Abu Bakar Kubang Gendang (MATAB) now has a network of three maahad tahfiz in Kelantan, under the MATAB umbrella. Two are in Tanah Merah and one is in Kota Bharu.
If you are looking for a maahad tahfiz in Tanah Merah or a tahfiz in Kota Bharu, this list helps you pick the one nearest and best suited to your family. One combines Quran memorisation with academics. The other two focus on full-time tahfiz studies over 12 months.
1. Maahad Tahfiz Al-Quran Abu Bakar, Tanah Merah
This maahad offers academic tahfiz, where Quran memorisation runs alongside academic subjects. It suits families who want their child to memorise without leaving academics behind. Mudirah: Ustazah Mariam binti Husain.
- Address: D 402, Jalan Ismail Petra, 17500 Tanah Merah, Kelantan
- Phone: 013-959 8077
- Programme: academic tahfiz
- Map: search "Maahad Tahfiz Al-Quran Abu Bakar Tanah Merah" on Google Maps
2. Maahad Tahfiz Al-Quran Barniyah Putri, Tanah Merah
Barniyah Putri offers full-time tahfiz with a 12-month tahfiz programme. It is an option for families who want their child to focus fully on memorisation all year round. Mudirah: Putri Aminah binti Mohd Hanif.
- Address: Lot 4509, Perumahan Manal Setia, 17500 Tanah Merah, Kelantan
- Phone: 011-1874 8077
- Programme: full-time tahfiz (12-month tahfiz programme)
- Map: search "Maahad Tahfiz Al-Quran Barniyah Putri Tanah Merah" on Google Maps
3. Maahad Tahfiz Al-Quran Al-Asri, Kota Bharu
Al-Asri is in Salor, Kota Bharu. It also offers full-time tahfiz with a 12-month tahfiz programme. Mudir: Ustaz Putra Abu Bakar bin Mohd Hanif.
- Address: Lot 1024, Lorong Jerulong, Salor, 15100 Kota Bharu, Kelantan
- Phone: 011-1874 8077
- Programme: full-time tahfiz (12-month tahfiz programme)
- Map: search "Maahad Tahfiz Al-Quran Al-Asri Salor Kota Bharu" on Google Maps
How to choose between the three:
- Want memorisation together with academics: ask about Maahad Tahfiz Al-Quran Abu Bakar in Tanah Merah.
- Want full focus on memorisation for 12 months: ask about Barniyah Putri in Tanah Merah or Al-Asri in Kota Bharu.
- Pick the location that is easiest for you to visit your child.
Entry requirements, fees and vacancies may differ at each maahad. Contact your chosen maahad directly on the numbers above, and visit before you enrol. You can also see details of the Kubang Gendang campus in Pasir Mas and MATAB Lilbanat in Tanah Merah on the Registration page.

