Anxiety, addiction, family strain and doubt are reaching our children earlier than ever. Foundations of Faith gives kids ages 6–18 the knowledge and character to meet them — live online with experienced American instructors, following the An Nasihah curriculum.
$100/month · 25% sibling discount ($75/month) · Monday–Thursday evenings
شَابٌّ نَشَأَ فِي عِبَادَةِ اللَّهِ
“A child who grew up worshipping Allah ﷻ”
Program overview at a glance
Our students study dedicated An Nasihah lessons on the issues that are pulling young Muslims away — taught live by American scholars who understand the world they are growing up in.
Many young Muslims quietly struggle with worry, loss, and low moods.
What students learn
Students learn to see hardship as a test, lean on ṣalāh, dhikr, du‘ā’ and family, avoid overthinking and isolation, and know when to seek professional help.
An Nasihah · A Muslim Identity · Mental Health
As children grow independent, ties with parents and relatives often weaken.
What students learn
Lessons on the rights of parents, keeping family ties as you grow up and move away, treating every relative well, and building a healthy marriage without pressure.
An Nasihah · Living Islam · Family & Marriage
Teens head into college and work without knowing what makes income halal.
What students learn
Why halal income brings barakah, avoiding ribā and debt-funded lifestyles, honest work and contracts, budgeting, and spotting get-rich-quick schemes.
An Nasihah · Money & Wealth · Ḥalāl Earnings
Social media, gaming, pornography and substances reach kids earlier every year.
What students learn
How the dopamine cycle hooks us, identifying triggers, practical recovery steps, why every intoxicant is forbidden, and never despairing of Allah’s mercy.
An Nasihah · Contemporary Matters · Addiction, Drugs & Intoxicants
The wrong friends can start a slippery slope that is hard to leave.
What students learn
Choosing good company, nightly self-reflection (muḥāsabah), working on character flaws like jealousy and dishonesty, and staying connected to a trusted mentor.
An Nasihah · A Muslim Identity · Self-Reformation
At school and online, kids meet hard questions about God and suffering.
What students learn
Clear, reasoned answers on the existence of Allah, why suffering exists, the proofs of prophethood, and the preservation of the Qur’ān.
An Nasihah · Faith & Belief
Every child also builds the foundations: Qur’ān with Noorani Qaidah, ṣalāh, du‘ā’, manners, and the stories of the Prophets. We place each student in the right class at the interview.
Apply nowThe Virginia Institute of Development closely follows the globally trusted maktab curriculum created by An Nasihah Publications—used by over 1,000 institutions and 100,000+ students across 18 countries—and pairs live classes with interactive digital resources on An Nasihah World.
Reinforcing the fundamental beliefs and truths of the Qur’ān and Sunnah—building clear conviction in Tawḥīd, the Angels, Revealed Books, Prophets, the Hereafter, and Divine Decree.
Daily Impact: Helps students understand and articulate their Islamic beliefs with clarity and confidence.
In An Nasihah World: Coursebooks 1–8 & Further Studies lessons reinforced by 6 interactive quiz modes and creed vocabulary puzzles.
Developed over 8 years by Muftis and ‘Ulamā’ with 100+ years of collective teaching experience, the An Nasihah curriculum combines live scholar instruction with an interactive online portal that keeps children engaged all week.
“Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim.”
— Sunan Ibn Mājah 224
100,000+
Students Worldwide
Learning from the An Nasihah Islamic Curriculum Series across the globe
1,029+
Institutions & Maktabs
Trusted by Islamic schools and afterschool programs across 18+ countries
100+ Yrs
Scholar Experience
Developed over 8 years by Muftis & ‘Ulamā’ with 100+ years of collective teaching experience
45+
Books & Digital Titles
Full-color illustrated coursebooks, Bloom’s Taxonomy workbooks & multimedia modules
Full online access to the An Nasihah curriculum—designed with colorful illustrations, authentic scholar-verified references, and differentiated workbook tasks built on Bloom’s Taxonomy.
Between live Monday–Thursday classes, students reinforce every lesson through 6 interactive question styles that keep young minds fresh and engaged.
Hundreds of progressive game levels across all core Islamic subjects turn vocabulary and concept review into enjoyable daily play.
Rich audio-visual library allowing children to listen to and practice their daily recitations alongside engaging animated tarbiyah stories.
Incentivized learning that celebrates effort and consistency, motivating children to review their lessons and aim for excellence.
Every family account gives parents clear visibility into their child’s attainment, quiz scores, and assigned homework.
Which of the following actions is Farḍ (obligatory) during Wuḍū’ (ablution)?
Sadaqah Jāriyah Impact: Every An Nasihah World subscription also supports free Islamic education for underprivileged children—helping fund a Madrasah in Albania (200+ children) and a nursery in Malawi (60+ children) through Rahma (Mercy) and Drop of Compassion.
Students are placed in age-appropriate classes so lessons stay engaging and relevant.
Noorani Qaidah, Prayer & Prophetic Stories
Engaging afterschool classes introducing young children to Arabic reading, foundational beliefs, daily du‘āas, and stories of the Prophets.
Tajwīd, Practical Fiqh & Prophetic Character
Structured An Nasihah lessons building fluent Qur’ān recitation, practical Fiqh of worship, and prophetic manners among like-minded peers.
Conviction, Contemporary Issues & Identity
Guided by American scholars, teens connect the Qur’ān and Sunnah directly to contemporary issues they face every day in school and society.
The Virginia Institute of Development is an organization dedicated to increasing the accessibility of children’s Islamic education without sacrificing quality. Unlike many online tutors and other educational programs, our online afterschool Foundations of Faith program offers a structured, comprehensive approach taught by American scholars in a welcoming environment of like-minded peers to instilling Islamic ideals in children and addressing contemporary issues that they face every day.
We strive to ensure that each child fulfills the individual obligation to attain and implement the Islamic knowledge that is required to navigate the acts of worship and mutual interactions in daily life.
We believe that the proper upbringing of Muslim children, infused with the teachings of the Qur’ān and Sunnah, will help them grow into men and women who will maintain the practice of Islam in their lives and fulfill the rights of their friends, families, and communities.
We encourage our students to give their utmost efforts in all aspects of life and attain the best of both worlds. We believe that exposure to seeking Islamic knowledge from a young age will motivate children to stay connected with scholars as they grow into young adults and beyond.
شَابٌّ نَشَأَ فِي عِبَادَةِ اللَّهِ
“A child who grew up worshipping Allah ﷻ”
The Prophet ﷺ said that one type of individual who will be under the shade of the Throne on Yawm al-Qiyamah is a child who grew up worshipping Allah ﷻ. Our goal is to cultivate an environment of Islamic learning and growth so that our students will work towards a lifestyle that qualifies them for that high honor.
Eligible Ages
Ages 6–18
Class Format
Microsoft Teams
Schedule
Mon – Thu
| Program Dimension | VID Online Maktab (OnlineMaktab.org) | Generic 1-on-1 Online Tutor | Once-a-Week Sunday School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instructors & Mentorship | Experienced American scholars & An Nasihah certified educators who relate to youth in the West | Often overseas tutors with language/cultural barriers and limited youth mentorship | Volunteer parent teachers with varying pedagogical training |
| Curriculum Scope | Complete 8-subject An Nasihah Maktab Curriculum (Books 1–8 + Further Studies) + Interactive Qa‘idah, Tajwīd & Qur’ān Hifz | Typically Qur’ān reading only, without structured Fiqh, ‘Aqāid, Sīrah, or Akhlāq | 1 day/week overview with limited time for consistent Qur’ān & Fiqh mastery |
| Interactive Study Portal & Tracking | An Nasihah World companion portal: 16 digital coursebooks, 6 quiz formats, 3 puzzle games, audio/video Surahs & Du‘āas, reward badges & parent progress dashboard | Static screen-shared PDFs with no interactive quizzes, educational games, or parent progress dashboard | Printed worksheets that are easily misplaced between weekly Sunday classes |
| Weekly Schedule & Consistency | 4 evenings/week (Monday–Thursday, 1 hr 20 min live on Microsoft Teams) | Short 20–30 min isolated sessions without a structured academic calendar | Once a week on Sunday mornings (easy to forget between sessions) |
| Peer Environment & Identity | Welcoming cohort of like-minded Muslim peers (ages 6–18) addressing contemporary issues | Isolated 1-on-1 call with no Muslim peer community or classroom discussions | Large classes with limited weekday consistency |
| Monthly Tuition & Family Value | $100/month first child · $75/month (25% off) for each additional sibling | Varies widely per hour/subject without a unified family curriculum | Requires weekend commute + separate weekday Qur’ān tutoring fees |
Meet the scholars and volunteers dedicated to fostering an engaging learning environment for the next generation of Muslims.
16+ Years Teaching · Jamia Binoria Graduate · Senior ‘Alimyyah Instructor
Mufti Qarib completed his memorization of the Qur’ān at a young age and went on to graduate from Jamia Islamia Bannori Town and Jamia Binnoria International in Pakistan. Soon after, he founded Madrasah Aishah Sadiqah lil Banat to provide quality Islamic education for women in the community and served as Executive Director for several years.
Mufti Qarib has since served as a resident scholar and teacher of Islamic sciences in various institutes over the past 16 years. Most recently, he served as Imam of the Manassas Muslim Association, where he designed and implemented successful maktab and hifz programs.
He is an experienced teacher of Islamic studies in subjects such as fiqh, ahādīth, and tafsīr for students of all ages. In addition to teaching and supervising the Foundations of Faith program at VID, Mufti Qarib is a distinguished senior instructor of ‘Alimyyah students at the Maryland Institute of Development (MID).
Ḥāfiẓ al-Qur’ān · Takmīl Graduate · Multiple Cairo Ijāzāt
Hafiz Usman completed his memorization of the Qur’ān at Michigan Islamic Institute and spent several years teaching children’s Islamic afterschool programs in various localities, including the Quba Center and Masjid DarusSalam. He went on to study in the Takmīl Program for Higher Islamic Studies at Masjid DarusSalam for two years. His passion for the Qur’ān then took him to Cairo, where he attained several ijāzāt from the Markaz of Sheikh Mahmoud Abu Dafshar, a graduate of Al-Azhar University.
In addition to his work at VID, Hafiz Usman currently serves as a full-time teacher of Qur’ān memorization at Zakaria Islamic Academy, where he also leads Jumu‘ah and oversees afterschool programs.
An Nasihah Certified · MID Islamic Studies · Youth Leader
Tousif has previously served as a teacher’s assistant in the Weekend Islamic School and as a volunteer at the Youth Summer Qur’ān Camp at the Islamic Center of Maryland (ICM). He also spent time as the President of the Muslim Student Association at Montgomery College. He holds Teacher Training certification from An Nasihah Publications.
Outside of his work at VID, Tousif is currently a student of Islamic studies at the Maryland Institute of Development (MID), private Qur’ān tutor, and co-founder of the Gaithersburg branch of Young Muslims.
Certified in Noorani Qaidah · MID Islamic Studies
Wasif grew up volunteering at the Islamic Center of Maryland (ICM), where he served as a teacher’s assistant for the Weekend Islamic School and counselor for Youth Summer Qur’ān Camp for over 5 years. He holds certification to teach Noorani Qaidah from Shaykh Muhammad ar-Ra‘ee.
In addition to his work at VID, Wasif is pursuing Islamic studies at the Maryland Institute of Development (MID).
An Nasihah Certified · MID Islamic Studies · Sisters’ Educator
From a young age, Ameera served as a volunteer at the Islamic Center of Maryland (ICM) Weekend Islamic School and Youth Summer Qur’ān Camp. She has attained Teacher Training certification from An Nasihah Publications.
Ameera currently pursues Islamic studies at the Maryland Institute of Development (MID), teaches young girls Qur’ān and Noorani Qaidah, and organizes events for young sisters in addition to her work at VID.
Designed for children and teenagers (ages 6–18) who are not able to attend maktab at their local masjid. One application covers all your children.
Fill out one short form on this page for all your children (ages 6–18): parent contact, each child’s name and age, and media release preference.
Pick your interview time at the end of the same form. A faculty member speaks with you and your child in English, Urdu, Arabic, Pashto, or Bangla. You’ll get an email confirmation with a link to reschedule.
Receive your child’s class timing, Microsoft Teams link, and An Nasihah World details, then pay monthly tuition by Zelle (202-823-8090) with your application reference in the memo.
Tuition is paid monthly at $100/month for the first child, with a 25% discounted tuition rate ($75/month) for each additional sibling enrolled.
Pay monthly by Zelle (202-823-8090)
No card fees, no extra apps, and nothing to pay when you apply. After your interview and acceptance, send monthly tuition via Zelle to 202-823-8090 and put your application reference (e.g. VID-7K3QX) in the memo.
Class Materials: Classes use online resources from An Nasihah World. Students purchase an online subscription to access class textbooks and resources.
One Application per Family: Add all your children (ages 6–18) to a single form.
Live on Microsoft Teams: Held Monday through Thursday evenings (1 hr 20 min between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM ET based on student and teacher availability for each age group).
30-Min Admissions Interview: Required for all applicants and booked right in the application form. Interviews can be conducted in English, Urdu, Arabic, Pashto, or Bangla.
Academic Calendar & Holidays: Breaks are given for Eid al-Fitr, Day of Arafah, and Eid al-Adha. Full calendar provided upon registration.
What the Form Asks: Parent name, email & WhatsApp number, each child’s name and age, interview language & time, and media release choice. Takes about 5 minutes.
One form for all your children (ages 6–18), with your 30-minute interview booked at the end.
One short form for your whole family. Pick a 30-minute interview time at the end — no extra apps or links.