The Maktab Program

We strive to empower Muslim youth with Islamic knowledge, values, and the confidence to lead lives of service, devotion, and positive impact.

The Maktab Program is designed to deliver top-quality Quran and Islamic Studies classes to students ages 6-14. The program has established a welcoming learning environment that is reliant on knowledgeable and skilled teachers, creative and age-appropriate methods of instruction, opportunities to build a strong sense of community, and support to apply Islam to our daily lives.

We operationalize this mission by providing top-quality Islamic education classes for children in our community.

Our Islamic Studies Curriculum

Islamic Studies classes are designed to increase love for Allah as our Creator and Sustainer and build knowledge and understanding of Islamic guidance. The Program uses the An-Nasihah textbook series which provide age-appropriate instruction in Books 1-8 that focus on the basic elements necessary to learn about the pillars of Islam and Iman, means and of worship, mechanics of salat, details about the lives of the prophets, character and manners, and the guidance provided by Prophet Muhammad’s legacy, peace and blessings be upon him. Teachers will use the textbooks as a foundation and bring creative and teaching methods and supplemental materials to our classrooms, including multimedia resources, art projects, games and puzzles, and engaging discussions about how to explore the world using an Islamic mindset. 

Students in these classes are grouped by age to ensure instruction methods are age-appropriate and nurture close connections with their peers. We believe these connections are important to the development of a positive identity as a Muslim and to establishing the MFC community as a resource and support mechanism from an early age.

Fiqh

Providing students with an understanding of the essential rulings of worship in Islam, including prayer, fasting, zakah, and other acts of devotion. Through studying Fiqh, students will gain the knowledge and confidence to practice their faith correctly, nurturing a lifelong connection with Allah

Aqa’id

Focusing on developing a sound understanding of Islamic beliefs, especially the names and attributes of Allah. This will build a strong foundation of faith, helping students deepen their trust in Allah and recognize His presence in their daily lives.

Seerah

Introducing students to the life and mission of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. By studying his character, leadership, and teachings, students will gain timeless lessons on faith, resilience, and compassion, inspiring them to apply his example in their own lives.

Akhlaq

Learning the importance of good character, such as honesty, patience, respect, and responsibility. Students are guided to embody these values in their interactions, shaping them into individuals who contribute positively to their families and communities.

Tarikh

Help students explore the stories of earlier Prophets, learning how they guided their people and remained steadfast in their faith.

Adab

Teaching the proper etiquette and manners that Islam encourages in daily life, from showing kindness to others to respecting elders and practicing gratitude. Through Adab, students learn how to live with dignity, respect, and thoughtfulness.

Our Quran Curriculum

The Quran was sent as a book of guidance for all of mankind to be learned, reviewed, and pondered upon. Learning to read the Quran in its original Arabic form, just as it was revealed, is the first step in a lifelong journey of truly connecting with its message.

The Muslim Family Center’s Maktab Program offers a foundational Quran Program that includes 5 levels of study. Students at each level will be introduced to memorization of one or more suwar (plural of surah) to build reverence of the Quran as a book of guidance. Teachers will cover the English translation, Tafseer (explanation of verses and context), and special qualities of the surah.

This year, we will be introducing Quran P.E.A.R.L.S as a means to Ponder, Engage, Apply, Remember, and Live the Quran. These are Ayat (verses) or ahadith from the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, that extol the benefits associated with the use of the Quran and/or the lessons found within it.

Noorani Qaidah
(Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)

  • Introduction to Tajweed

  • Foundational Arabic Literacy

  • Complete Review of Noorani Qaidah

Quran Literacy
(Beginner, Advanced)

  • Quranic Fluency and Accuracy

  • Pronunciation Refinement

  • Complete Review of Tajweed Rules

Register

Registration for the 2025-26 school year is now closed. If you are interested in future enrollment, please join our waitlist.

Testimonials

“Introducing Islam through themes was a very successful experience as students participated maximum and enhanced their understanding of Islam’s relevance to their present life and contemporary world.”

“The environment was great. My students had a lot of space and were able to learn in a very effective manner.”

“The structure and timing of the Quran class was excellent and worked well. MFC provides a curriculum suitable for all sorts of students on all different levels. The resources provided to us teachers were extremely beneficial.”

 FAQs

  • Parents can choose a number of options that work for their unique needs during the following daily schedules.

  • Parents can choose a number of options that work for their unique schedules during the following daily schedules:

    On Sundays:

    Quran classes 10-11:30am; Islamic Studies classes 12-1:45pm

    On Monday and Wednesday evenings:

    Quran classes 6-7:15pm; Islamic Studies 7:30-8:45pm

    On Tuesday and Thursday evenings:

    Quran classes 6-7:15pm; Islamic Studies 7:30-8:45pm

    *Please note that not every level can be included in every time slot due to physical space limitations. Student enrollment may also impact our ability to hold a class on a specific day and time.

  • The Maktab Program is designed for children ages 6-14. To enter the program, children must have finished KG in the 2024-25 school year and must be at least 6 years old by September 1, 2025.

  • MFC is committed to ensuring that all community members have access to top-quality Islamic education programs regardless of income. We work closely with our Zakat Committee to make financial aid awards promptly at the beginning of the school year.

    *Note that assistance can be in the form of full- or partial-scholarships and is limited to available funds.

  • To ensure a fair chance for all community members to join the program, we will apply the following refund policy:

    • Withdrawal before September 15: 100% refund

    • Withdrawal during the first week of classes: 50% refund

    • Withdrawal during the second week of classes: 25% refund

    • Withdrawal after the second week: no refund

  • We carefully vet all our teaching staff to ensure they are both knowledgeable about the content and passionate about sharing their knowledge with our students.

    On the Quran side, many of our male and female teachers are hufath (plural of hafiz). They have also been evaluated to ensure they possess strong pronunciation skills and a comprehensive understanding of tajweed (beautification) according to Hafs and Asim. Several also have achieved ijazah or certification in the teaching of the Noorani Qaidah and Tajweed.

    On the Islamic Studies side, we have selected teachers who are students of knowledge themselves, with a detailed understanding of basic Islamic guidance in the areas that are focal points of our curriculum. As important as this content knowledge is their ability to be positive role models and communicate in an age-appropriate manner using creative teaching methods, engaging stories and activities, and leading thoughtful discussions about applying guidance to daily life.

  • The materials fee includes the cost of the books assigned for the particular level.

    For the Quran class, these include:

    • Noorani Qaida

    • Arabic Writing Handbooks

    • Learn to Recite the Quran Beautifully: Essential Tajweed Rules

    • Juz 1 (with color-code Tajweed)

    • Quran (Mushaf)

    For the Islamic Studies class, these include the An-Nasihah textbook series, Books 1-8 (coursebooks and workbooks).

  • Like any education program, successful completion is dependent upon full participation. Attendance will be taken by teachers in each class period. This also includes the recording of late arrivals. Parents will be contacted to discuss absences if the student misses more than 3 classes. At that time, there will be a discussion of the reason for the absence to determine if the absence is excused or unexcused. An accumulation of more than 3 unexcused absences may result in a student being suspended from current or future classes.

  • In order to make forward progress, there is homework assigned in all of our Quran classes. This is designed to ensure that students are reviewing what they have learned in class in order to make progress in the study of the Arabic language. On the Islamic Studies side, homework is not assigned on a regular basis.

  • Yes, Maktab is fully digital.

    We are onboarding our NEW Blackbaud school management software for this school year. All our administrative processing and academic record will be kept in one convenient place for both staff and parents.

 

Get In Touch

If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to communicate with the head of the Maktab program, Sr. Zahirah Eppard.