Sep 07 2021
The Mukkhayyam al-Quran program for Dikrio is built as a sister program to the boys Mukhayyam Program. They are provided the same resources, attend the same virtual school as Mukhayyam Dikrao students, and are taught from the same Al-Jamea curriculum. Chiefly, the quality and direction in tehfeez allows young girls to progress quickly through their Hifz, and acheive their Sanad as pukhta, or strong in their recitation, as possible. The program connects young girls from all over the country, and creates a lifelong network of friends that persist well after they graduate. This program is the first launched in the US for girls, and remains one of kind.
Students are encouraged to take as many courses as they feel they can manage, including AP and Dual Credit courses, which has greatly helped alumni of this program in college. Time is properly allotted for homework and students are allowed to request time off to complete longer projects and assignments, and every effort is made to ensure a seamless cooperation between secular and non-secular studies. This schedule allows them to complete both their school requirements and hifz requirements in a timely manner, and teaches students self-discipline and time management.
8:30-9 AM
Tilawat Dua
9-12:10 AM
Tahfeez
2-5 PM
School
1-2 PM
Namaz & Lunch
2:45 PM
School
4 PM
Asbaaq
5 PM
Khaimat
8 PM
Dinner
10 PM
Qasida
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Darajah 3, Class of 2018
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Darajah 3, Class of 2018
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Tahfeez is split into a daily 3 part routine: murajaat, juz haali, and jadeed. Murajaat is the revision of all past memorization, for a student who just completed Juz 3, his murajaat would be Juz 1 and 2. Juz Haali is the last ten (or more) pages leading up to where he most recently sunawed, or the last 10 pages of Juz 3.
Finally, jadeed is the newest material a student will memorize and recite, or in our example, the first page of Juz 4. Everyday, students complete this as part of a cycle, and work on completing more ajzaa, of the Quran. They also are required to take sanawat ikhtebaar, or benchmark tests, at Juz 5, 12, 21, and on completion, which test their progress and strength of memorization. Mahad prepares students for both the oral and written portions of these tests, and particularly the final test.
On specific days throughout the week, tadrees classes are held, or sabaq, in which students learn and take barakat from the curriculum of Al-Jamea-tus-Saifiyah. Students also Madrasah al-Ezziyah in Houston on Saturday.
Special focus is given to Uloom al-Quran, the knowledge of the Quran, for which selections from different kutoob are made for instruction to the young girls. This helps them in their further hifz, cementing the connection between the language and the teachings behind it. Rawdat al-Hidayat, a collection of hadeeth, kalaam, and aqwaal, is also a core focus on their ciricculum, so that everyday they take barakat from the words of our Mawali Tahireen.
One of our key additions to our growing Mukhayyam Dikriyo program this year is the introduction of home science classes, led by Tasneem Shk. Mustafa Colombowala.
These weekly classes will be a part of their Tahfeez program and will ensure that our dikriyo receive a well-rounded education that covers not only their academic and religious education, but also teaches them home sciences.
Classes focus on key creative skills and students are taught the content both by theory and through hands-on-practice. In addition, each student creates a final project to take home and use for each of topics covered.
Huffaz Till Date
Events Organized
Mahad Faculty
Understanding Color (color wheel, color tones and psychology)
Fashion Design
Food and Nutrition
Interior Design (room analysis, color scheme, floor plan design, furniture arrangement)
Clothing & Textile (machine stitching, hand embroidery stitching, hand stitching, patch work)
Dikriyo without local accommodations are provided housing at Nuzul al-Barakah. Located within walking distance of Masjid-e-Mohammedi, our girls-only housing ensures that our dikriyo have a safe and comfortable home to stay at during their time at Mahad al-Zahra. Under the supervision and mentorship of our house masool, our students are provided with a trusted adult to take care of their every-day needs and help support them with their personal and academic concerns. Tadeeb is taught by Tasneem bhen Janoowala, a graduate of Aljamea-tus-Safiyah, who makes weekly visits to ensure that our students are receiving deeni tarbiyat and following well-explained rules and regulations. Through this new housing initiative, dikriyo from around the country now have the opportunity to pursue their academic and religious studies, while achieving their goals of becoming a Hafiz al-Quran.
Mukhayyam Taleem al-Quran al-Kareem students also are welcome to attend recreational activities like Friday night barbeques and Rehlat al-Ilmiyah, which helps in their work/life balance.
In the coming year, additional activies are being planned for this program including a Home Sciences division, in which girls learn life skils like cooking, sewing, and arts. Our aim for this program is to train young girls in every facet of life, so that when they graduate, they can succeed professionally and take care of their families.
$753.00 (Tuition) + $553.00 (Accomodation)/month
Students with a passion for learning and a deep understanding of the challenges to succeed in anything worth achieving are core to the mission of Mahad Al-Zahra, Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah in the USA. Admission requirements differ from program to program. The below describes the various programs requirements for admissions.
Tuition payment can be done in a variety of installment schedules, and exact details will be emailed after admission. Students, once admitted, are required to stay for a certain duration and pay tuition according to the schedule set by program directors.
A key component of our students’ upbringing in our program is their required involvement in our school program. Through flexible state-recognized online schooling platforms such as Connections Academy and K12, students get the opportunity to complete their secular education along with accomplishing their goals of becoming a Hafiz al-Quran.
The schooling programs offered are not self-study, individualistic regimens. Both K-12 and Connections Academy provide live lectures and tutoring, assigned readings, homeworks, and proctored tests, and the other hallmarks of a traditional schooling program, simply offered in a work-at-your-own pace, online setting. All standardized tests are still taken, and accreditation is the exact same as a normal middle/high school. Students are strictly monitored throughout the day by schooling directors from Mahad al-Zahra, who follow-up on assignments and grades, give progress updates to parents, and ensure time is given to students who need it. This system allows students to also complete Al-Quran at an accelerated pace, and go back home to complete traditional schooling as soon as possible. By transferring our students from a traditional in-person schooling to a virtual school environment, students can use the early hours of the day for Hifz al-Quran, and then settle into their school day feeling more relaxed. We’ve always believed that instead of removing students from school altogether as some programs do, keeping them in a hybrid system is beneficial both for their academic progress and work diversity.
Our school program runs daily from 2-5 PM, Monday-Friday and all students are expected to excel in their school work with the help of their online teachers and learning coaches. As a program, our goal is to ensure that our students are able to obtain a quality education through state-regulated curriculums, maintain their high grades and compete academically with their grade-level peers upon completion of their time at Mahad al-Zahra.
Monitor and motivate students to help them access the resources they need, and provide academic support.
Weekly individualized sessions with learning coaches to discuss academic progress and personal concerns
Promote enthusiasm towards learning and build on academic skills needed to succeed in school.
that their child grade either stayed the same or increased after enrollment in our schooling program.
in 2021-2022 semester, our 55 students scored an average of 87%, with over 55% of our students scoring an overall average of 90% (A) or higher.
to not more than a group of 15 students at a time. This means that all students get individual attention from their coach at all times.
The school component of Mahad-al-Zahra involves so much more than just online learning! We recognize that as useful as online learning can be, students thrive when given an interactive and fun learning environment.
To better support our student’s academic progress and lessen their stress, our school program also offers monthly workshops and weekly Friday activities.
To help recognize unique talents and positive personality traits, a student is chosen each month based on a predetermined theme. These themes are taken from Aqa Moula’s (TUS) waaz mubarak and highlight the key characteristics it takes to be a considerate student and peer. Some of our themes include generosity, positivity, leadership, consideration, perseverance, etc.
Winners receive a special recognition and present from the school staff and become a role model for their fellow classmates.
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When choosing between K12 or Connections Academy, please make sure you pay attention to the following:
Additionally, parents will need to supply these basic materials:
Based on our experience with both K12 and Connections Academy, Mahad Al-Zahra highly suggests the Connections Academy online school program. The online system for Connections Academy allows our administration to closely and effectively monitor student progress. This monitoring includes staying up to date on student grades, teacher feedback, teacher contact, assignment completion and much more. The Connections Academy program has a great depth of transparency which is highly important in ensuring your student’s successful academic completion. Often the Connections Academy program is not offered based off an individual’s state. If this situation is applicable to you, then the K12 program is acceptable.
Khadija Rampurawala (School Administration)
We have certified school administrators on staff that monitor students progress, assignments, grades, and follow-up with parents. This year, we are welcoming two more supervisors to our administration team, who will handle school affairs as well.
Students will be allotted time from tehfeez if needed, and can use the night as well to do homework and additional assignments.