Transition and New Partnership with SAFA USA

Dear ICCD Community,

As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullah,

We warmly invite you to attend today's Jumuah khutbah at theIslamic Center of Des Plaines, delivered byDr. Karim AbuZaid, Executive Director of Salahuddin Future Academy (SAFA). This is a timely and thought-provoking message that speaks to the heart of our communitys future:

Dear ICCD Community,

As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullah,

We warmly invite you to attend today's Jumuah khutbah at theIslamic Center of Des Plaines, delivered byDr. Karim AbuZaid, Executive Director of Salahuddin Future Academy (SAFA). This is a timely and thought-provoking message that speaks to the heart of our communitys future:

Khutbah Title:

The Prophetic Module: Reviving Education Through Tawhid and Tarbiyah

What the Khutbah Will Explore:

The Crisis in Modern Education
How secular education, though full of information, often lacks moral grounding and purpose. Were producing professionalsbut not always principled believers.

Islamic Education as Tarbiyah
Unlike the Western focus on test scores and productivity, Islam teaches_tarbiyah_nurturing the soul, character, and faith of the student. Dr. AbuZaid will explain the Quranic foundation of this concept, including the powerful verse:

"O you who believe, protect yourselves and your families from a Fire" (Surah At-Tahrim 66:6)

The Historical Shift
From the misuse of education by the medieval Church, to the Enlightenments separation of religion from knowledge, and finally to colonialism's dismantling of the Islamic modelDr. AbuZaid traces how we got here.

Muslim Reactions to Colonial Education
Some communitiesrejectedsecular schooling entirely, while others tried toblendit with Islam. But both approaches failed to restore the soul of education.

The Need for the Prophetic Model
A model that:

• Anchors all knowledge inTawhid

• Shapes identity throughTarbiyah

• Connects every subject to divine purpose

• Raisescritical thinkerswithmoral conviction

The Story of the Boy and the King
A profound example from the Prophets teachingsof a young learner who, through spiritual guidance and critical thinking, challenged tyranny and exposed truth. A reminder that education is aboutbuilding leaders, not just followers.

Join Us In Person

Jumuah Today | Islamic Center of Des Plaines

This khutbah is not just for educatorsits forparents, students, teachers, and community leaderswho believe that knowledge should serve the soul, not just the system.

Cant make it?The khutbah will berecorded and sharedfor those who wish to listen later, inshaAllah.

Let us come together to reignite the Prophetic vision of education in our homes, our classrooms, and our hearts.

Barak Allahu feekum,
The SAFA Team
Salahuddin Future Academy
Spiritually Anchored | Academically Grounded | Faith-Informed | Action-Oriented

How to Enroll Your Child at SAFA/ICCD K-12 Branch

Follow these steps carefully to register your child:

1Visit the School Website

Go to:www.safausa.org(https://www.safausa.org/)

2Navigate to Admissions

On the homepage, click on the Admissions tab in the menu.

3Go to Enrollment Section

Scroll down until you see the Enrollment section.

Click on the Enrollment button.

4Begin the Registration Process

You will be directed to the Enrollment Application page.

Click Register to begin creating your parent account.

5Create Your Account

With a parent account, you will be able to:

Complete forms online

Save and return to forms later

Print your form history for your records

6Register Your Child

Once your account is created, log in and begin the registration.

Important: When selecting the school branch, choose

SAFA/ICCD K-12 Des Plaines Branch from the dropdown menu.

7 Continue the Application

Fill out all required fields and submit your application.

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