Getting Back on Track After Winter Break: Tips for Teachers

Get back on track after the winter break with these tips and create a“1st Day Back Lesson Plan” or even the “1st Week Back Lesson Plan”...

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I am feeling KIND. What can I say?

Assalamualaikum wa Rahmatullah! Have you ever found yourself feeling kind, generous, or warm-hearted—but unsure how to express it in words? Maybe it was a moment when you...

The 1447-1448 Hijri Calendar Template for the 2025-2026 School Year

The 1447–1448 Hijri Calendar Template offers Muslim educators a practical tool to align the school year with the Islamic lunar calendar. By integrating Hijri dates into...

Wronged and Hurt: How Islam Guides Us Through Injustice

Have you ever felt wronged by someone? Whether it's hurtful words, betrayal, or disrespect, feeling wronged is never easy. In this post, we explore what to do when you're...

Classroom Management

New Book: The Digital Path to Virtue

BUY NOW: US CA UK UK AU FR DE SE NL JP ES PL IT The Digital Path to Virtue: When ClassDojo Meets Islamic Values in  the Classroom In this thought-provoking book, Dr...

Five tips for Muslim teachers to start the school year on a positive note

The first second of the first minute of the first hour of the first day of school is the most important. First impressions are the most lasting. I created this video...

Tips to maximize our reward (ajar) during the last days of school

Dear Teacher, It has been a long year of planning, teaching, redirecting, and grading. Summer is tantalizingly close yet seems so far away! You are tired, stressed, and...

Education Reform

The 1447-1448 Hijri Calendar Template for the 2025-2026 School Year

The 1447–1448 Hijri Calendar Template offers Muslim educators a practical tool to align the school year with the Islamic lunar calendar. By integrating Hijri dates into...

Reframing the school calendar within the Islamic worldview

Download the free template for the 1447-1448 Hijri Calendar for the 2025-2026 School Calendar Template features: Customize for your school, integrate school events, track...

Notes of the presentation “Developing Islamic identity and creating leaders”

As promised, here are the notes of my presentation titled, “Developing Islamic identity and creating leaders” that I presented at the 1st Annual ISAC Ed...

First Year Teachers

Getting Back on Track After Winter Break: Tips for Teachers

Get back on track after the winter break with these tips and create a“1st Day Back Lesson Plan” or even the “1st Week Back Lesson Plan”...

Things every Muslim teacher should do during the winter break to revitalize

Teaching is demanding work (more on this later). Winter break comes just as we feel our energy reserves are coming to an end. Us and our students start looking forward to...

Five tips for Muslim teachers to start the school year on a positive note

The first second of the first minute of the first hour of the first day of school is the most important. First impressions are the most lasting. I created this video...

SEL

Getting Back on Track After Winter Break: Tips for Teachers

Get back on track after the winter break with these tips and create a“1st Day Back Lesson Plan” or even the “1st Week Back Lesson Plan”...

I am feeling KIND. What can I say?

Assalamualaikum wa Rahmatullah! Have you ever found yourself feeling kind, generous, or warm-hearted—but unsure how to express it in words? Maybe it was a moment when you...

Wronged and Hurt: How Islam Guides Us Through Injustice

Have you ever felt wronged by someone? Whether it's hurtful words, betrayal, or disrespect, feeling wronged is never easy. In this post, we explore what to do when you're...

Student Teacher Relationships

Part 4 Lesson 3: Having a Hopeful Mindset for Ending the School Year on a Positive Note

A four parts series on Ending the School Year on a Positive Note: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 In this last of the 4 Parts series, Dr. Mohammed Saleem highlights the...

Part 3 Lesson 2: Having a Mindset of Humbleness for Ending the School Year on a Positive Note

A four parts series on Ending the School Year on a Positive Note: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 In this Part 3 of a 4 Parts series, Dr. Mohammed Saleem highlights the...

Part 2 Lesson 1: Having a Mindset of Gratitude for Ending the School Year on a Positive Note

A four parts series on Ending the School Year on a Positive Note: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 In this first lesson from Surah An Nasr, Dr. Mohammed Saleem...

Teacher Wellness

Getting Back on Track After Winter Break: Tips for Teachers

Get back on track after the winter break with these tips and create a“1st Day Back Lesson Plan” or even the “1st Week Back Lesson Plan”...

Things every Muslim teacher should do during the winter break to revitalize

Teaching is demanding work (more on this later). Winter break comes just as we feel our energy reserves are coming to an end. Us and our students start looking forward to...

Part 4 Lesson 3: Having a Hopeful Mindset for Ending the School Year on a Positive Note

A four parts series on Ending the School Year on a Positive Note: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 In this last of the 4 Parts series, Dr. Mohammed Saleem highlights the...