Why Islamic Education?

Our children have the right to have a proper Islamic upbringing. The primary responsibility to fulfill these rights of children lies with the parents. It is every parent's duty as a Muslim to raise children who worship Allah and to have them fulfill the purpose of their creation. However, sometimes, outside help is needed, especially when it comes to educating the children.

For most children, beginning preschool will be the first time that they go beyond the carefully controlled home environment and begin to look to adults other than their parents for help and guidance. Attending an Islamic preschool makes this transition much easier for both parents and children. Parents have the assurance that their children are in the care of adults who share their beliefs and values. Children will feel more secure entering an environment, which mirrors their home life. They will feel comfortable doing the things that they have already been taught by their parents, such as saying as-salam-alaikum and bismillah, even when their parents are not there. Children will be able to talk about things they observe their parents doing such praying, fasting and visiting the mosque with adults and children who are familiar with all these activities and consider them completely normal. Insha Allah, it will help in preserving the Islamic identity of our children and protect them from dissolving into the society at large. The Islamic School can also help the parents in coping with the problem of "living by Islam" in this Western society, by providing a forum where the parents can discuss their problems among themselves and benefit from each other's experience.