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“I was brought to FIKR by a friend, and I had tried for a couple of months, maybe 2 -3 to be specific, before I was struck with brain tumors by the grace of Allah. When I was inside the hospital receiving treatment and upon recovery, not 1 or 2 but the entirety of FIKR men came to visit me, and they all wished well for me. It’s something I’ve never seen before, but that’s when I realized that at FIKR, it’s a place for emotional, mental, and physical development of the mind, body, and soul. In my first year, I am studying the ahadith of the noble Prophet Muhammad (may peace and blessings be upon him), study the common vocabulary of the holy Quran, and learn how a man should conduct himself in an Islamic manner.”
Tarick Bacchus
“As dramatic as it sounds, FIKR has genuinely changed my life for the better. Just after one year in the Islamic sciences and Arabic program, my everyday Salah is read with so much meaning. My interactions with others feel a lot more sincere. I appreciate how FIKR teaches Islamic concepts in ways that apply to various aspects of one’s life. There are so many personal issues that I’ve found answers to just sitting in the fikr classes, without the teacher even knowing what was going through my mind. Subhanallah it’s like Allah swt used FIKR to guide me to the relief I needed. Yet my classmates at FIKR come from all sorts of ethnic and religious backgrounds. FIKR truly feels like a family and I hope to continue learning from the blessed teachers here.”
Shaqib Alam
“I’ve been with FIKR for more than a year now, and it’s been an incredibly wonderful experience. I’m especially grateful for the in-depth teaching methods endorsed and employed by the administration and teachers, as they have greatly improved my attitude toward learning. My favorite so far is Hadith Studies; we not only memorize the ahadith but also receive a thorough analysis of their components, which deepens my understanding and connection to the teachings. FIKR has truly transformed the way I learn and engage with Islamic knowledge.”
Muinat Aliyu
“As a recent revert, I was looking to learn more about Islam to solidify my purpose in life. And to live a life in a way that would please Him, the Most High. And how could I not? Whereas I disbelieved my whole life? I wanted to learn the job of a Muslim in a way that would fit my life. Perhaps understand what it was that I needed to go by. At FIKR I learned so much that I can’t describe it all in a few lines, from beliefs, to practices like prayer, fasting, zakah, and hadith sciences. I was able to study this and more under teachers from different backgrounds and personalities, yet they all the same goal: to guide me in the path of Allah. And although there’s so little I have learned and so much more to find, when I look at myself 2 years ago I can’t help but say Alhamdulillah. I went from not knowing the qaidah, to reading whole texts in Arabic and understanding the Quran. I have gained a new family and I can confidently say that although the load of life didn’t get lighter, understanding it’s weight is what makes worth the try. FIKR taught me this and much more, and what initially was a journey to enrich myself, became a path of understanding my debt to others, to my parents, my teachers, my friends and peers, to my community and society, and most importantly to Allah most High.”
Jamie Rivera Apa
“Being in the FIKR program has helped me center my practice of Islam as a lifestyle, and it’s made me aware of things I hadn’t known I was lacking. Aqeedah has given me a solidified knowledge of Islam’s foundation, so that I’ve been able to understand my faith correctly through proofs: of Allah, tawheed, what constitutes disbelief, and all aspects of what it means to truly say the Shahada. With classes about Fiqh, Hadith, the Quran, and Hadith Studies, they’ve guided me on how to properly practice Islam in the ways Allah has commanded of us, and the ways the Prophet PBUH has shown us. You start with these fundamentals– what we believe as Muslims, how we practice through integrals like wudhu/ghusl, salah, fasting, zakat– and build up from there. In retrospect, I’ve learned so much since joining, but it’s made me more aware of how little I know, and how far I want to go in bridging that gap. Aside from that, the understanding I’ve gained of community, through the kindness and guidance of my classmates and my teachers, has been invaluable. I’ve learned that it’s not about striving for nothing if I can’t strive for everything all at once– the very fact that Allah has given me a pull, even a small consideration, towards ilm is an honor I have to respect. It’s a privilege and a gift. What FIKR has established in NYC continues to be a necessity for the ummah, and insha’Allah it’ll only get better the more people that it reaches, and the farther that it grows.”
Sazeda Rahman
“I joined FKIR about two years ago, and it has truly been a transformative experience. As someone balancing work and studies while seeking to grow in faith, the part-time ʿĀlimah program has been the perfect fit. The structure, teachers, and environment make learning both meaningful and enjoyable.
Beyond classes, the ḥalaqahs and sister gatherings have built a strong sense of sisterhood and spiritual growth. What truly sets FKIR apart is the sincerity of the teachers, they genuinely care for their students, offering guidance and encouragement that extend beyond the classroom. I’m deeply grateful to be part of this beautiful community.”
Sumya Raha
872 Arch Ave.
Chaska, Palo Alto, CA 55318
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ph: +1.123.434.965
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ph: +1.321.989.645