What Does It Mean To Be A Muslim Woman?
This was Rania’s suggestion when I asked my students what they wanted me to teach them the following year.
ISLAMIC WISDOM FOR INTENTIONAL LIVING
Welcome to Hikma Academy…
- Do you desire a deeper and a more meaningful connection with the Quran, but don’t have a teacher?
- Do you want to embody the character and personality of the Quran as Allah describes it, but you don’t understand it when you read it?
- You hear of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ being the best example, but his guidance seems overwhelming and unattainable?
- You need Islamic knowledge to empower you but lack a gradual learning system that also enriches your heart in a sustainable way?
- And most importantly, do you want to enjoy your Salah as a result of connecting with the verses you recite in it?
- Do you desire a deeper and a more meaningful connection with the Quran, but don’t have a teacher?
- Do you want to embody the character and personality of the Quran as Allah describes it, but you don’t understand it when you read it?
- You hear of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ being the best example, but his guidance seems overwhelming and unattainable?
- You need Islamic knowledge to empower you but lack a gradual learning system that also enriches your heart in a sustainable way?
- And most importantly, do you want to enjoy your Salah as a result of connecting with the verses you recite in it?
At Hikma Academy we care about your spiritual growth and are offering you a study of the Quran that will lead to mindfulness and intentionality in every aspect of your life.
Our Core Values
Student Experience
Inspirational and thought-provoking
When I first signed up for Hikma Academy’s Tafseer class, I had no expectations. At that time, I didn’t know what I was missing or what I was looking for. The class has not only allowed me to understand the Quran in terms I’ve never understood before but has also given me the chance to… Read more “Inspirational and thought-provoking”
Sagal Nur
amazing, powerful, and very educational
My experience with Hikma academy has been an amazing, powerful, and very educational journey. What I enjoyed the most about this program is the fact each chapter or Surah we learned each week had applied to my daily life, empowered me to learn more about my Deen, and improve my interaction with Allah AllahmduAllah! The… Read more “amazing, powerful, and very educational”
Bahja Mohamud
Filling a void with Quran
I initially signed up for Hikma Academy’s Tafseer class hoping to gain more closeness to Allah through understanding His book. There was a void within me that desired a more personal and intimate relationship with that Qur’an, one that would act as the foundation to which I nurture my faith. I also knew I needed… Read more “Filling a void with Quran”
Zuleikha Suleiman
broadened my horizons
Hikma Academy was a beautiful experience that has broadened my horizons. I came knowing I shall expand my knowledge in the tafsir class, but I walked away stronger intellectually. I was not prepared for how the Quran forces you to reflect and interact with it. Allah asks us numerously to think and use our brain.… Read more “broadened my horizons”
Mulki Noor
The power of knowledge
I signed up for Hikma Academy’s Tafseer class hoping to learn the tafseer of the Quran because I was tired of reading ayats that I did not understand. I always wanted to know the message Allah SWT was communicating through the Quran. I was eager for the message and I truly wanted to connect with… Read more “The power of knowledge”
Sagal Muse
Hikma Academy has taught me a lot
My name is Anisa Hassan, I’m 17 years old and I go to Kennedy High School. I joined Hikma academy the beginning of my senior year and I don’t regret it at all. Hikma academy is only on sundays and teaches young Muslim woman how to identify themselves in the world today as a Muslimah.… Read more “Hikma Academy has taught me a lot”
Anisa Hassan, 17
That perfect balance
Being a part of Hikma Academy has impacted my life immensely Alhamdulilah. I was looking for a Tafseer class that would incorporate a structured class environment along with likeminded sisters who could have a productive discussion and reflect on the subject material. I was overjoyed to find that perfect balance with our instructor Kaltun’s class… Read more “That perfect balance”
Ifrah Abdi
Non-Judgmental Zone
I signed up for Hikma Academy’s Tafseer class hoping to gain more knowledge and better understanding of the deen in a more comfortable setting where I am not being judged or feel overwhelmed but rather slowly make necessary life changes as learn little by little. What I value most about having been part of the… Read more “Non-Judgmental Zone”
Osob Mohamed
The class rejuvenated me
Hikma Academy helped me become more connected to my Islamic identity. The classes were taught by Sr. Kaltun and were very engaging and I liked it included a quiz to see our knowledge gained.
The one day I had class rejuvenated me for the entire week. It helped me keep up with listening to… Read more “The class rejuvenated me”
Fatima Hassan
has helped in the pursuit of the Deen
My name is Naima and I’m a 14-year-old girl. My experience at Hikma Academy has been a good one. It has also been a learning experience that I go through every single day. There could be a time where I only remember one thing about the class and I would try to fix that part… Read more “has helped in the pursuit of the Deen”
Naima Osman, 14
No joke, this class was life changing
Over the past year I learned way more about Islam than I thought. My first day, as usual, I did not want to be there because I thought it was like every other class I been to. Less than I know, no joke, this class was life changing. Throughout the week you lose yourself and… Read more “No joke, this class was life changing”
Deeper understanding
I signed up for Hikma Academy’s Tafseer class hoping for a deeper understanding of the Qur’an and what I value most about this experience is the practical action items gained from each class and the spirit of sisterhood. This experience has really made me feel more accountable about investing in my spiritual development and doing… Read more “Deeper understanding”
Faduma Warsame
There’s nothing I look forward to more than my Sunday mornings
I’ve attended Hikma Academy for more than a year as a scholarship student and there’s nothing I look forward to more than my Sunday mornings. Islamic studies in traditional dugsis have always been cut and dry, but Hikma makes it engaging and helps young girls figure out how to integrate the deen into their lives,… Read more “There’s nothing I look forward to more than my Sunday mornings”
Salma Ali
My spirit is at rest
I have been going to Hikma academy since it started and I have never felt so content before on a Sunday morning. Usually on a Sunday morning am either thinking about school the next day or doing chores at home. Hikma gives me chance to be myself. Express myself the way I want to without… Read more “My spirit is at rest”
wonderful and extremely meaningful
My experience with Hikma Academy has been invaluable, wonderful and extremely meaningful. I have developed a lifelong bond with Sr. Kaltun and my fellow seekers of knowledge on our journey of discovering the miracle of the Quran, one page at a time. It was an exciting opportunity for me to nurture my spiritual growth through… Read more “wonderful and extremely meaningful”
Zakya Gazey
In a room full of potentials and hope
My name is Farhiya Hassan and I’m assistant for Ustadha Kaltun Karani here at Hikma Academy. I have been working with her and wonderful bright teen students for a year. I also have been a student taking classes with the adults. Growing up in America and going to Islamic schools or the weekend schools here… Read more “In a room full of potentials and hope”
Farhiya Hassan
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