As a new immigrant in America, I was deeply concerned about my daughters’ education and raising them with strong Islamic values in this new society. So, I started searching for Islamic schools that could provide an environment close to our faith and principles.

As a Montessori teacher, I truly believe in the Montessori approach, which allows children to learn in an enjoyable and effective way while respecting their individual differences — because every child is unique and creative in their own way.

In the beginning, I was simply looking for any Islamic school, hoping my children could grow up in an Islamic environment as much as possible.

But Allah blessed me — Alhamdulillah — with a city that has a school combining Islamic values with the Montessori philosophy, which is exactly what I had been wishing for.

Alhamdulillah, may Allah bless this path for us, guide us to raise our children with faith and wisdom, and make them among the righteous and beneficial members of their community.

Let us all work together to support and develop this wonderful school so it continues to be the environment we dream of for our children.