🌞 ICCD School Important Update
Transition and New Partnership with SAFA USA
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,
We hope this message finds you and your loved ones in good health and Iman.
Dear ICCD School Families,
We hope this message finds you and your families in good health and high spirits.
We are writing to inform you of an important development regarding the future of Islamic education at ICCD. After careful consideration and extensive discussions, members of the ICCD Board have made the decision to transition the operations of the school to a well-qualified third-party organization to help further the educational vision for our community.
We are pleased to announce that Salahuddin Future Academy (SAFA USA) will now be taking the lead in offering K12 Islamic education at our campus.
Why SAFA?
SAFA USA is a nationally recognized and fully accredited Islamic school, holding accreditation from both Cognia and Cambridge International. Their proven track record in delivering high-quality educationintegrating academic excellence with Islamic valuesaligns beautifully with our long-term vision for the ICCD community.
Join Us for the SAFA/ICCD K-12 Open House
We are excited to invite you to a special open house to meet the SAFA team and learn more about the academic and spiritual future they are bringing to ICCD.
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM 5:00 PM
Location: ICCD Campus 480 Potter Rd - Des Plaines IL 60016
Keynote Guest:
Dr. Karim Abu Zaid, Executive Director of SAFA USA
Q&A session on Islamic education and academic integration.
Special Friday Khutbah: July 25, 2025
Dr. Karim Abu Zaid will also deliver the Jumuah Khutbah at ICCD on Friday, focusing on:
The Sacred Trust of Educating Our Children.
Gratitude for the Past, Hope for the Future
We are deeply grateful for the dedication and accomplishments of everyone who contributed to the ICCD Islamic School over the past few years. Your support helped achieve many milestonesfrom ISBE recognition, MAP testing, and ESL programs, to empowering our teachers with professional development.
We believe this new partnership with SAFA USA will allow us to build upon that foundation and offer our students a brighter, more sustainable future, in sh Allh.
If you have questions or would like to know more, please join us at the Open House or visitwww.safausa.org(http://www.safausa.org/).
BarakAllahu fikum,
ICCD Board of Directors
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.