<div><strong>Now Accepting Pre-Enrollment Interest</strong>
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<div>Families may submit a pre-enrollment interest form here:
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<div>For nearly a decade, <strong>Quba Institute of New York (QINY)</strong> has served the Muslim community with sincerity, excellence, and an unwavering commitment to Islamic education.
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<div>Today, we are taking a bold and historic next step.
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<div>We are launching a <strong>Model Islamic School in Brooklyn, NY</strong>, serving Grades 1–12—designed to nurture confident, ethical, and intellectually curious Muslim leaders prepared not only for academic success, but for lives of purpose, leadership, and service.
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<div>This is not simply another school.
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<div>We are building a new educational model—rooted firmly in faith, informed by global best practices, and intentionally designed for the future of our children.
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<div>The Prophet ﷺ said:
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<div>“When a person dies, their deeds come to an end except for three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for them.” (Muslim)
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<div>This initiative brings all three together.
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<div>It is an opportunity for <strong>sadaqah jariyah</strong>—to help establish a place of learning where knowledge spreads, hearts are nurtured, and future generations are shaped.
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<div>By contributing now, you are not simply donating—you are helping establish an institution that will educate generations, in sha’ Allah.
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<div><strong>Why a Model Islamic School?</strong>
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<div><em>“You tell me, I forget. You show me, I remember. You involve me, I understand.”</em>
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<div>Most standardized state curricula were designed for mass enrollment, rigid testing systems, and public funding constraints. They were never intended to cultivate visionary thinkers, grounded leaders, or spiritually confident Muslims.
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<div>Too often, this results in:
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<li>Emotional and moral development treated as secondary
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<li>Students positioned as passive learners rather than active thinkers
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<div>Our children deserve more than adequacy.
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<div>They deserve excellence.
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<div>We are intentionally bringing the very best of global educational practices—carefully filtered through a strong Islamic worldview—into our community. These internationally respected approaches honor:
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<li>The natural development of the child
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<li>Curiosity, inquiry, and independence
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<li>Intellectual depth paired with strong character formation
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<div>This is not imitation.
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<div>This is intentional design.
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<div>And that is what makes our school a model.
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<div><strong>Our Educational Vision</strong>
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<div>We are building an environment where excellence, faith, and human development are seamlessly woven together.
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<div><strong><em>- A Prepared, Purposeful Environment</em></strong>
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<div>A calm, beautifully designed space where students feel secure, respected, and inspired to explore their full potential.
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<div><strong><em>- Holistic Child Development</em></strong>
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<div>An education that intentionally nurtures:
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<li>Intellectual growth
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<li>Emotional intelligence
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<li>Leadership and problem-solving ability
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<li>Confidence rooted in faith
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<div>By honoring the natural stages of child development and curating a purposeful learning environment, we cultivate not just achievement—but a genuine love of learning.
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<div><strong><em>- Grace, Courtesy, and Community</em></strong>
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<div>Adab is not an add-on. It is the culture.
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<div>Compassion, dignity, and service are embedded into daily interactions and structured service-learning experiences, forming students who are not only capable—but conscientious.
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<div><strong>Arabic–English Bilingual Immersion</strong>
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<div>One of the defining pillars of our school is a bilingual Arabic–English learning environment.
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<div>Through dual-language instruction, students will:
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<li>Develop cultural awareness and empathy
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<li>Build a meaningful, lifelong relationship with the Qur’an and Islamic tradition
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<div>Research consistently demonstrates that bilingual students excel academically, think more flexibly, and are better prepared to lead in an interconnected world.
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<div>In our school, Arabic is not symbolic.
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<div>It is foundational.
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<div><strong>Islamic Identity &amp; Scholarship Pathways</strong>
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<div>Islamic character formation is intentionally integrated at every stage through:
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<li>Ongoing spiritual mentorship
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<div>As students mature, those with aptitude and aspiration will have structured pathways toward advanced Islamic scholarship, including the completion of formal scholarly certification and ijazah.
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<div>We are nurturing not only students—but future leaders, scholars, and contributors to the Ummah.
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<div><strong>Launch Phase Funding Breakdown</strong>
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<div>We are seeking to raise <strong>$100,000+</strong> to begin the launch phase and bring this vision into reality.
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<div><strong><em>Facility Setup</em></strong> – $41,500
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<div>Painting, flooring, lighting, window coverings, rugs, plants, and space preparation.
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<div><strong><em>Curriculum Materials</em></strong> – $50,000
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<div>High-quality instructional materials and learning resources across all grade levels.
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<div><strong><em>Student Technology</em></strong> – $6,000
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<div>Student laptops, charging stations, printers/scanners, and multimedia equipment.
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<div><strong><em>Classroom Furniture</em></strong> – $28,000
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<div>Tables, chairs, shelving, bookcases, whiteboards, and a fully equipped science lab.
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<div><strong><em>Administration &amp; Technology</em></strong> – $14,500
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<div>CCTV security, network infrastructure, projectors, administrative laptops, branding, marketing, and website development.
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<div>The total project cost for launching the school by the next academic year is $140,000.
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<div><strong>Join Us in Building the Future and Founding a Legacy</strong>
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<div>This is more than a school.
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<div>It is a model.
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<div>A proof of concept.
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<div>A declaration that Muslim education can be faithful, excellent, and forward-thinking.
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<div>By supporting this initiative, you are not simply donating.
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<div>You are helping define the future of Islamic education.
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<div>May Allah ﷻ place barakah in this effort, accept it from all who contribute, and allow it to benefit generations to come. Ameen.
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<div>For those interested in making a significant contribution, we welcome direct communication and would be honored to speak with you. Please reach out to us through our official website at <a href="https://www.qubainstituteny.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.qubainstituteny.com</a>. Gifts may also be submitted via Zelle using the QR code below or the email address listed on our website. To ensure proper designation, kindly include the memo line “<em>Model School</em>.”
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<div>Please note that contributions to this campaign are not zakat-eligible. If you wish to fulfill your zakat obligation, you may do so through our dedicated <em>Quba Zakat Fund</em> campaign by <a href="https://gofundme.com/qubazakat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">clicking here</a>.
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