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Sr. Nadia Shahid on Tarbiyyah and Taleem at Shajara Tayyiba
By: Fatema Rehmani and Ulaa Kuziez After placing their backpacks and lunch boxes in their cubbies, students at Shajara Tayyibba group together for circle time. They start their mornings with adhkar and duaas (remembrance and prayer). Nadia Shahid co-founded Shajara...
Meaningful Moments
The Prophet (صلى الله علیھ وسلم) said: "There are two blessings that many people are deceived into losing: health and free time." Without dhikr and consciousness, there is only a deep-set feeling of uncertainty as time passes. Every moment is an opportunity. A...
Announcement – Mr. Mahmood
It is with a heavy heart that we share with our greater AIMA Community the recent passing of Mr. Ashfaq Baig Mahmood. Mr. Mahmood was not only our Trustee and most steadfast of supporters, but he was also responsible for aiding in the formation and inception of AIMA....
Montessori Education In Context
Islamic Montessori schools and those who practice in this niche educational setting, need a collective – a unified voice and presence to champion faith education as a distinct subset of the larger Montessori community. The problem is that even the greater Montessori...
Dr. Katie Matthews’ Journey as a New Principal
By: Fatema Rehmani and Ulaa Kuziez Welcome to our latest issue of The IME® Report, which represents First Quarter 2021. We are pleased to report an exciting surge in interest on the topic of IME®, as reflected in a steady and unabated rise in inquiries at AIMA® and in...