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PROSPECTUS

Full-Time School • Maktab (Evening Qur'an Program) • Sunday School

By the grace of Allah (the Most High), the Islamic School of Miami (ISOM) is a fully accredited private school for grades K-8 using a custom-designed approach to Tarbiyah (Islamic upbringing) and education with a focus on what really matters for our students. Alongside our full-time school, ISOM Academy serves students in grades 9-12 through an accredited learning-center program that allows them to graduate with a recognized high school diploma from their resident district.

ISOM’s mission is to serve the intellectual and spiritual needs of our students by combining traditional approaches to Islamic education, extending back to the time of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), with highly regarded modern educational best practices. We are committed to providing every child with an institution that protects and strengthens their faith while equipping them with the skills and knowledge to excel in the field of their choice.

This prospectus introduces ISOM’s three educational programs: our full-time day school, our weekday evening Maktab (Qur’an and Islamic Studies program), and our Sunday School.

Full-Time School (Grades K–8, Academy 9–12)

Our Concept: Tarbiyah
Tarbiyah is central to everything we do. It refers to far more than the formal instruction children receive in traditional schooling — it is the art of properly nurturing human nature at every level, ensuring a person’s balanced upbringing in fulfillment of the purpose of their creation. Tarbiyah trains the emotional, intellectual, and spiritual faculties simultaneously, drawing on the guidance of the Qur’an and the preserved life, actions, and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Just as children need a guide to learn arithmetic, they need a guide to learn ethics, morality, and
Quranic Sciences
The purpose of our Quranic Sciences program is to enable our students, by the permission of Allah, to recite, memorize, and understand the words of Allah (SWT). For recitation, students use the Qaidah Nouraniya, a world-renowned methodology for properly learning to recite the Qur’an. More proficient readers recite directly from the Mus-haf, with a primary focus on the correct application of Tajweed rules to develop accurate recitation. All students study Qur’an daily, Monday through Friday, for a minimum of one hour of the school day. Parents are asked to spend at least 15 to 30 minutes reviewing Qur’an homework with their children each day.
Islamic Sciences

The purpose of Islamic Sciences is to achieve the ultimate purpose of our school and of our lives: to make Allah (SWT) happy. We work toward this goal through:

  • Adab, Akhlaq, and Tarbiyah — Islamic manners and behavior as an essential component of a righteous Muslim.
    The sciences of Aqidah (Faith), Fiqh (Law), and Seerah (the Prophetic example), taught in an ageappropriate manner.
  • The basic and general daily actions of a Muslim, such as wudu, salah, and various supplications.
  • Cultivating a love for Allah and the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by reflecting on Allah’s Beautiful Names and Attributes and the example of the Prophet — so that students are not only informed, but inspired to worship and obey Allah.
Academic Sciences
ISOM does not believe in the term “secular education.” Both Academic Sciences and Islamic Sciences lead a student toward the same ultimate goal: recognition of our Creator. Our curriculum in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies meets or exceeds national core standards and is delivered by highly qualified teachers. While we do not believe standardized testing alone determines a student’s success, we also partner with an independent testing agency to verify that students in the upper grades are meeting their learning objectives.
Hifdh Program

Students who excel in Quranic Sciences may progress into ISOM’s dedicated Hifdh (memorization)
track, receiving focused instruction to memorize the Qur’an alongside their academic studies.

  • Grades Served : K-8 (Full-Time School); 9-12 (ISOM Academy)
  • Hours: Monday – Thursday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM | Friday: 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Hifdh Program

Students who excel in Quranic Sciences may progress into ISOM’s dedicated Hifdh (memorization)
track, receiving focused instruction to memorize the Qur’an alongside their academic studies.

  • Grades Served : K-8 (Full-Time School); 9-12 (ISOM Academy)
  • Hours: Monday – Thursday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM | Friday: 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Maktab — Weekday Evening Qur'an & Islamic Studies Program

ISOM’s Maktab is our weekday evening program for students seeking dedicated, structured Qur’an and Islamic Studies instruction outside of school hours. Classes run Monday through Friday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and are divided into two major periods each evening: one period devoted to Qur’an and one to Islamic Studies
Qur'an Period

Our Qur’an instruction is differentiated according to each student’s level — from learning to accurately pronounce the Arabic letters, to connecting them, to reading fluently, to memorization. Maktab uses the Safar Publications curriculum, a structured educational system designed specifically for children aged 5 to 16.

Every student progresses through ISOM’s own memorization chart, designed to guide all students through a clear sequence of surahs. Students who excel beyond the standard chart are invited to advance into our dedicated Hifz Track for accelerated memorization.

Islamic Studies Period

For Islamic Studies, Maktab uses a curriculum from An-Nasihah Publications. Key topics covered
include:

  • Important facts on the Five Pillars of Islam
  • An introduction to Taharah (purification)
  • Ahadith on helping others, cleanliness, and speaking the truth
  • The childhood and youth of our Beloved Messenger, Muhammad (SAW)
  • The stories of Prophet Adam (AS) and Prophet Nuh (AS)
  • The Articles of Faith
  • The importance of respect and the etiquette of eating, drinking, and sleeping and much more
Qur'an Tracker

Every Maktab student progresses through ISOM’s Qur’an Tracker, a five-level memorization chart spanning from the shortest surahs (Levels 1-2) through intermediate surahs (Levels 3-4) to Surah Al-Kahf (Level 5). Students color in a box and record the start and end date for every surah they complete, giving parents and teachers a clear, visual record of progress. Students who complete the full chart are invited to advance into the Hifz Track.

  • Schedule : Monday – Friday, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Structure : Two periods nightly: Qur’an and Islamic Studies
  • Qur’an Curriculum : Safar Publications (ages 5-16)
  • Islamic Studies Curriculum : An-Nasihah Publications
  • Progress Tracking : ISOM Qur’an Tracker (Levels 1-5)
  • Advanced Track : Hifz Track, for students who progress beyond the standard memorization chart

Sunday School

At the Islamic School of Miami, we are committed to helping your children become the best they can be — spiritually and academically. Our Sunday School offers a warm, structured environment where students build a strong foundation in Qur’an and Islamic Studies, alongside good companionship and enriching outdoor activities.

Qur'an
In this class, your children will work on tajweed, recitation, and memorization. Progress is tracked using the My Juz Amma Tree chart, a colorful reward system where students earn a sticker for each surah of Juz Amma they complete, watching their own tree grow as they progress through the final juz of the Qur’an.
Islamic Studies
In this class, students learn the basics of their deen, such as wudu, salah, and du’as, building the everyday practices that form the core of a young Muslim’s daily worship.
Good Companionship
The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said, in an authentic hadith, that a person is likely to follow the faith of his friend — so look at whom you befriend. Sunday School fosters an environment of good companionship, where students build lasting friendships rooted in shared faith and values.
Outdoor Activities
Learning at Sunday School extends beyond the classroom with recreation, water activities, challenges, sports, and long-lasting memories.
My Juz Amma Tree
Every Sunday School student receives their own My Juz Amma Tree chart. Each branch of the tree holds a surah from Juz Amma, and students earn a colorful sticker to place on the tree for every surah they complete — watching their tree bloom and fill with fruit as they work their way through the final juz of the Qur’an.
Program Information
  • Program : Qur’an and Islamic Studies for children
  • Format : Weekly classes plus outdoor activities and enrichment
  • Progress Tracking : My Juz Amma Tree sticker chart
“One Community. Three Paths. One Purpose — Raising a Generation Grounded in Qur'an and Iman.”

Maktab

Our weekday Maktab program provides structured Qur’an and Islamic Studies instruction for children aged 5–16. Classes are held Monday through Friday and are divided into two periods: Qur’an and Islamic Studies.

Students progress according to their individual Qur’an level, from learning Arabic letters and reading fluently to memorization. Their progress is recorded through the ISOM Qur’an Tracker, with students who progress beyond the standard chart invited to join the Hifz Track.

Program Highlights

  • Monday–Friday, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
  • Qur’an & Islamic Studies
  • Safar Publications Curriculum
  • An-Nasihah Islamic Studies Curriculum
  • Qur’an Tracker
  • Hifz Track
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Youth Halaqah

Our Youth Halaqah provides a welcoming environment for young people to gather, learn, and strengthen their connection to Islam. The program encourages spiritual growth, meaningful discussions, good character, and stronger community relationships.

Program Highlights

  • Islamic Discussions
  • Faith & Character
  • Community & Companionship
  • Weekly Halaqah