I have been a student of Islamic Literacy for 2 years. These classes have been lifechanging for me. For years I prayed for guidance on learning about our deen. I had the books yet it was hard for me to independently learn and categorize all there is to know about Islam. When I took Islam 101, the first day the description given to us by Shaykh Rizwan Arastu was an answer to my prayers. He was going to teach us each concept, help us categorize the different areas of study in Islam so that we can organize in our mind the information we are taught throughout our lifetime. The technique used in Islamic Literacy works particularly well for me. We are encouraged to discuss in the live class, we are given ample time to research and think on our own throughout the week, and we have a discussion forum where we can speak with our classmates on topics and ideas. The teachers are engaging during the live class. They encourage us to think and draw conclusions on our own, which was something novel to me, since growing up, this was not particularly encouraged in our madrasahs. The connection I have with my Creator, our Imams and our Nabi (Peace and blessings on them all) is the strongest it has ever been. The more I learn about their lives and about our relationship with Allah (swt) the greater taqwa (God consciousness) I have in my daily life. I am indebted to these classes. Understanding the rububiyyah of Allah (swt) has allowed me to conquer life’s trials and tribulations. I have a new understanding of balaas (hardships) that we face in life. I highly encourage everyone to take these classes. They will transform your life.

– Zamena Momin, entrepreneur from Augusta, GA