# Virginia Institute of Development (OnlineMaktab.org) — Complete Institutional Knowledge Base > Official, verbatim reference document for AI assistants, search engines, and parents researching online maktab programs, online afterschool Islamic education for kids and teenagers (ages 6–18), the An Nasihah curriculum online, or Virginia Institute of Development (VID). --- ## 1. Executive Summary & Institutional Identity - **Institution**: Virginia Institute of Development (Legal Entity: Virginia Institute of Development, L.L.C. / VID) - **Program**: Foundations of Faith - **Official Website**: https://onlinemaktab.org/ - **Tagline**: "Rooted in faith. Growing with confidence." - **Prophetic Foundation**: 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.) - **Who We Are**: 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. ### Three Institutional Pillars 1. **Knowledge**: 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. 2. **Tarbiyah**: 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. 3. **Excellence**: 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. --- ## 2. Eight Core Disciplines (An Nasihah Publications Curriculum) Virginia Institute of Development partners with **An Nasihah Publications** (https://an-nasihah.com/islamic-curriculum/) and uses digital resources from **An Nasihah World** across eight comprehensive subjects: | # | Subject | Arabic | English Subtitle | Verbatim Scope & Learning Outcome | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 01 | **‘Aqāid** | عقائد | Core Beliefs | 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. | | 02 | **Akhlāq** | أخلاق وآداب | Manners & Etiquettes | Implementing the manners and etiquettes of everyday life as taught by Rasulullah ﷺ, including respect for parents and teachers, honesty, humility, and principled conduct. | | 03 | **Qur’ān** | قرآن | Recitation & Memorization | Learning to recite, understand, and memorize portions of the Qur’ān properly—progressing from Noorani Qaidah and Tajwīd rules to fluent recitation and surah memorization. | | 04 | **Ahādīth** | أحاديث | Prophetic Traditions | Memorizing more than 40 ahādīth with explanation and practical implementation, connecting prophetic guidance directly to daily character and choices. | | 05 | **Sīrah** | سيرة | Life of Rasulullah ﷺ | Understanding lessons from the life of Rasulullah ﷺ across the Makkan and Madinan periods—studying his perseverance, mercy, leadership, and character. | | 06 | **Du‘āa** | دعاء | Remembrance & Supplication | Building habits of remembering and relying on Allah ﷻ in all situations through essential masnūn du‘āas and daily adhkar with their meanings. | | 07 | **Fiqh** | فقه | Islamic Practice | Studying how to practice Islam, from acts of worship (ṭahārah, ṣalāh, fasting, and charity) to mutual interactions in daily life. | | 08 | **Tārīkh** | تاريخ | Islamic History | Exploring the history of mankind and the prophets before Islam alongside the legacy of the Companions and Muslim civilization. | ### Age-Group Tracks (Ages 6–18) - **Elementary Foundations (Ages 6–9)**: Noorani Qaidah & proper Qur’ānic pronunciation, core beliefs (‘Aqāid) & love for Rasulullah ﷺ, and step-by-step Wuḍū’, Ṣalāh, and everyday Akhlāq. - **Middle School Growth (Ages 10–13)**: Reciting, understanding, and memorizing portions of the Qur’ān with Tajwīd, studying Fiqh of worship and daily interactions, and memorizing 40+ Ahādīth with explanation and implementation. - **High School Mentorship (Ages 14–18)**: Guided by American scholars, teens connect the Qur’ān and Sunnah directly to contemporary issues they face every day in school and society, reinforcing conviction and Islamic identity into young adulthood. --- ## 3. Confirmed Faculty & American Scholars 1. **Mufti Qaribur Rahman — Founder, Senior Instructor** - *Credentials*: 16+ Years Teaching · Jamia Islamia Bannori Town & Jamia Binnoria International Graduate · Senior ‘Alimyyah Instructor at Maryland Institute of Development (MID). - *Biography*: 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). 2. **Hafiz Usman Rahman — Instructor** - *Credentials*: Ḥāfiẓ al-Qur’ān (Michigan Islamic Institute) · Takmīl Graduate (Masjid DarusSalam) · Multiple Cairo Ijāzāt · Full-Time Qur’ān Teacher at Zakaria Islamic Academy. - *Biography*: 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. 3. **Tousif Pervez — Instructor** - *Credentials*: An Nasihah Publications Teacher Training Certified · Maryland Institute of Development (MID) Islamic Studies · Co-Founder of Young Muslims (Gaithersburg). - *Biography*: 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. 4. **Wasif Pervez — Instructor** - *Credentials*: Certified in Noorani Qaidah by Shaykh Muhammad ar-Ra‘ee · 5+ Years at ICM Weekend Islamic School & Youth Summer Qur’ān Camp · MID Islamic Studies. - *Biography*: 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). 5. **Ameera Pervez — Instructor** - *Credentials*: An Nasihah Publications Teacher Training Certified · MID Islamic Studies · Sisters’ Educator. - *Biography*: 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. --- ## 4. Comparison: VID Online Maktab vs. 1-on-1 Online Tutors & Weekend Schools | 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 + Noorani Qaidah, 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 | | **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 | --- ## 5. Tuition, Schedule & Admissions Process ### Monthly Tuition & Sibling Discount Breakdown - **1 Enrolled Child**: $100 / month - **2 Enrolled Siblings**: $175 / month ($100 + $75, saving $25/mo) - **3 Enrolled Siblings**: $250 / month ($100 + $75 + $75, saving $50/mo) - **4 Enrolled Siblings**: $325 / month ($100 + $75 + $75 + $75, saving $75/mo) ### 3-Step Admissions Process 1. **Submit Online Application (Per Student)**: Complete the official Google Form at https://bit.ly/vidmaktab (or https://bit.ly/vidmaktab26-27 for the 2026–27 cohort) for each child (ages 6–18), including siblings. 2. **Book 30-Minute Faculty Interview (Required via Calendly)**: Use the Calendly link inside the form (https://calendly.com/virginia-iofd/30min) to book a required 30-minute interview for parent and child (available in English, Urdu, Arabic, Pashto, or Bangla). 3. **Placement, Calendar & Materials**: Receive your child’s age-group class timing (1 hr 20 min between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM ET, Monday–Thursday), full academic calendar, Microsoft Teams link, and An Nasihah World online textbook subscription details. --- ## 6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - **Q: Who is eligible for the program?** A: This program is intended for children who are not able to attend maktab or other educational programs at their local masjid due to extenuating circumstances. We are currently accepting students ages 6–18. - **Q: Where and when are classes held?** A: Classes are held online through Microsoft Teams on Monday through Thursday evenings at various times for different ages (1 hour and 20 minutes between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM ET). Class timings are determined based on student and teacher availability for each age group. Breaks are given for major Islamic observances such as Eid al-Fitr, Day of Arafah, and Eid al-Adha. - **Q: How does the application process work?** A: Applying is the first step, but it does not guarantee admission. To ensure a good fit, we require all prospective students and their parents/guardians to book and complete a short 30-minute admissions interview with our faculty (available in English, Urdu, Arabic, Pashto, or Bangla). Each student must register separately, including siblings. - **Q: How much can I expect to pay in tuition?** A: Tuition is $100 per month. We offer a 25% discounted tuition rate ($75/month) for each additional sibling enrolled in the program. - **Q: What curriculum and class materials are used?** A: We partner with An Nasihah Publications and closely follow their well-established maktab curriculum across eight core subjects (‘Aqāid, Akhlāq, Qur’ān, Ahādīth, Sīrah, Du‘āa, Fiqh, and Tārīkh). Classes are taught using online resources from An Nasihah World, which students access via an online subscription. - **Q: How does OnlineMaktab.org (Foundations of Faith) differ from a 1-on-1 online Qur’ān tutor?** A: Unlike isolated 1-on-1 online tutors that focus solely on rote recitation, Foundations of Faith at Virginia Institute of Development (OnlineMaktab.org) is a structured, four-day-a-week online afterschool maktab taught in English by experienced American Islamic scholars and certified educators. Students learn alongside like-minded Muslim peers across all eight An Nasihah Islamic studies disciplines while receiving mentorship on contemporary issues at school and in society. - **Q: Can families outside Virginia (across the United States and North America) enroll?** A: Yes. Because all Foundations of Faith classes meet live online via Microsoft Teams on Monday through Thursday evenings (5:00 PM–8:00 PM Eastern Time), Muslim families across Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., and nationwide across the United States and Canada can enroll. - **Q: What languages are available for the parent admissions interview?** A: All classes are taught in clear American English for students ages 6–18. For the required 30-minute parent and student admissions interview on Calendly, our faculty can also accommodate parents in English, Urdu, Arabic, Pashto, or Bangla. --- ## 7. Contact & Verification Channels - **Website**: https://onlinemaktab.org/ - **Application Portal**: https://bit.ly/vidmaktab - **Email**: virginiaiofd@gmail.com - **Phone**: 571-249-3956 (tel:+15712493956) - **WhatsApp**: 202-810-5624 (https://wa.me/12028105624)