ENTRY LEVEL • NURTURING LOVE
- FOR AGES 5-10
- Start Date: Sunday September 13, 2026
- End Date: Sunday June 14, 2027
- Timings: 9 AM - 12:30 PM
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This program is designed to nurture a love for Islam and a strong Muslim identity through age-appropriate learning, guided discussion, storytelling, and play. In a warm and engaging environment, students begin to explore the foundations of their faith, learning about Allah, the pillars of Islam and Iman, and the beauty of being a Muslim.
Through interactive lessons and practical activities, students are introduced to good manners, daily Islamic etiquette, and simple acts of worship. They are encouraged to put their learning into practice with love, kindness, gratitude, and an age-appropriate sense of God-consciousness (taqwa), helping them develop positive habits and a joyful connection to their faith.
TOPICS:
- General Islamic Literacy
- Loving Allah & His Messenger ﷺ
- Good Deeds & Manners
- Introduction to Arabic words
- Activities & Group Play
- Stories
- Family involvement
FOUNDATIONS • IMAN
- FOR AGES 11-15
- Start Date: Saturday September 12, 2026
- End Date: Saturday June 13, 2027
- Timings: 9 AM - 11:30 AM
The MFA Saturday Academy is designed to nurture a strong Muslim identity through engaging, age-appropriate learning that inspires students to know, love, and live their faith. Through interactive lessons, guided discussions, storytelling, and practical application, students develop a meaningful understanding of Islam while cultivating a sincere love for Allah and His Messenger ﷺ.
Students are introduced to the purpose of religion, the primary sources of Islamic guidance—the Qur'an and Sunnah—and the foundational beliefs and practices of Islam. They learn essential acts of worship, daily supplications, Islamic manners, and practical etiquettes for everyday life, while being encouraged to translate knowledge into action with sincerity, confidence, and an age-appropriate sense of God-consciousness (taqwā).
The curriculum emphasizes intellectual growth, sound character, and a sense of belonging to the Muslim community, helping students establish a firm foundation upon which they can continue to build throughout their lives.
CORE SUBJECTS:
• Fiqh – Worship, daily practice, and Islamic manners and etiquetteʿ
• Aqīdah – Foundations of faith, Muslim identity, and noble character
• Sīrah – The life of the Prophet ﷺ, leadership, and community
INTEGRATION • LIVING ISLAM
- FOR AGES 12-19
- Start Date: Saturday September 12, 2026
- End Date: Saturday June 13, 2027
- Timings: 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
- 7 Seminars Throughout the Year
- Each Seminar Theme Runs for Approximately 4 Saturdays
Shaping the Muslim Teen Seminar Series is a mentorship and seminar-based program that equips Muslim youth to understand, embrace, and confidently live their faith in today's world. Offered as an optional enhancement for students enrolled in the MFA Saturday Academy—and open to youth from the wider community through separate registration—the Collective combines engaging presentations, guided discussions, mentorship, and interactive activities to cultivate a thoughtful Islamic worldview, a strong Muslim identity, and lasting brotherhood and sisterhood.
Grounded in the Qur'an, Sunnah, and the classical Islamic scholarly tradition, the program encourages students to ask meaningful questions, think critically, and engage contemporary issues with knowledge, wisdom, and confidence. Through meaningful dialogue and practical application, students develop the intellectual, spiritual, and moral foundations needed to navigate adolescence and adulthood as committed, compassionate, and principled Muslims.
Seminar Themes Include:
- Muslim identity and purpose
- Foundations of Islamic belief (ʿAqīdah)
- Islamic epistemology: How Muslims know truth
- Fiqh and navigating everyday life
- Islamic philosophy and contemporary worldviews
- Doubts, questions, and faith development
- Islamic spirituality (tazkiyah), worship, and cultivating a meaningful relationship with Allah
- Mental health, emotional well-being, and resilience
- Character, self-discipline, and personal excellence
- Relationships, family, marriage, and healthy boundaries
- Masculinity, femininity, and modesty
- Social media, technology, and digital ethics
- Leadership, service, and civic responsibility
- Career exploration, university preparation, and life planning
- Current issues affecting Muslim youth
- Seminar-based learning
- Facilitated discussion circles
- Small-group mentorship
- Interactive workshops and activities
- Guest speakers and panel discussions
- Reflection, dialogue, and open Q&A
- Leadership and community service initiatives
QUR'AN COACH • ONLINE
- FOR AGES 5+
- Start Date: Monday September 14, 2026
- End Date: Friday June 12, 2027
- Format: Live online instruction
- Schedule: Two 30-minute sessions per week (weekday after-school)
- Class Size: ~3 students per Qur'an Coach
- Placement: Personalized placement based on both age and current Qur'anic proficiency.
- Learning Plan: Personalized learning pathway with ongoing assessments
Each student is placed according to their current Qur’anic proficiency and progresses at an appropriate pace along a structured learning pathway. Whether beginning with the Qaʿidah, developing reading fluency and Tajwīd, or advancing in Qur’an memorization, students receive focused guidance tailored to their individual needs. By combining personalized instruction with the encouragement and consistency of a small learning group, the MFA Qur’an Coach helps students make meaningful, measurable progress while nurturing confidence and a lasting connection with the Book of Allah.
LEARNING PATHWAYS
- Learn to Read – Master the Arabic alphabet, letter recognition, vowel signs, and foundational reading skills through the Qaʿidah.
- Read Fluently – Develop confidence, accuracy, and fluency while strengthening pronunciation and applying the rules of basic Tajwīd.
- Memorize the Qur'an – Progress through a structured memorization journey, beginning with the shorter surahs and advancing steadily according to each student's ability and commitment
Questions?
Muslim Family Academy (MFA) is an Islamic weekend school in Vaughan offering Islamic education for children and teens ages 5–19. Programs include Islamic Studies, Aqidah, Fiqh, Sirah, Islamic spirituality and character, Muslim youth mentorship, the Shaping the Muslim Teen Seminar, online Qur’an classes, Qaʿidah, Qur’an reading, Tajwīd, and Qur’an memorization. Serving Muslim families in Vaughan, Maple, Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Woodbridge, North York, Toronto, York Region, and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
A community project of:
RISALAH FOUNDATION
Canadian Registered Charity
No. 809028954RR0001
RISALAH FOUNDATION
Canadian Registered Charity
No. 809028954RR0001
