The First Free Decolonised Islamic Curriculum — Now Better Than Ever

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah,

Last year, we asked Muslim educators: What’s missing from your classrooms?

You told us:

1. Principled, faith‑integrated lesson plans.
2. Students disconnected from their Islamic identity and history.
3. Hours lost creating tools to bring justice and faith into lessons.

You asked. We listened. And we delivered.

Alhamdulillah — after months of work, the Islamic Curriculum Initiative (ICI) is back: cleaner, faster, and packed with powerful lessons to transform your classroom and your students.

And just as Islamic education should reflect clarity, dignity, and beauty — so should the tools we deliver. That’s why we partnered with Besim Bruncaj of BlueDomes, a specialist in designing for Muslim education initiatives, to craft a website that truly reflects our mission: inspiring, easy to navigate, and worthy of the message it carries.

Design Decisions That Reflect Our Mission

Behind the scenes, the BlueDomes team made intentional decisions to reflect the values of our curriculum:

1. A diversity of styles within unity: Because our lessons cover a wide range of subjects, methodologies, and voices from teachers around the world, Besim created a variety of visual styles that showcase this diversity while maintaining a consistent, unified spirit — just like the blessed diversity of our Ummah itself.
   
2. Built to grow organically: The designs are flexible and future‑proof, enabling the website to expand in new directions over time without needing a full redesign.
   
3. More than just design: BlueDomes handled not just the look and feel, but also the UX, illustrations, writing, editing, and development — ensuring every detail aligns with the clarity, beauty, and purpose of Islamic education.

🌟 What’s New — and How It Helps Your Classroom Thrive

Whether you teach in a school, masjid, or homeschool, our adaptable K–12 library of lesson plans is now easier than ever to access — with new topics, clearer structure, and inspiring materials that bring lessons alive.

Already trusted by educators in countless countries — and approved by principals worldwide.

K–12 Topics Include:

1. Al‑Aqsa – Building reverence and duty for this sacred trust
2. Nakba (Grades 7–12) – Age‑appropriate lessons on ethnic cleansing, resistance, and justice
3. Food – From famine and siege to prophetic eating and Ramadan traditions
4. Poetry & Arts – Expression on Gaza and identity; writing with purpose and beauty
5. Literature Review – Choosing books with a discerning, Muslim lens

Why We Did It

We did it to:

1. To help you raise students who are spiritually aware, socially conscious, and academically excelling.
2. provide a decolonised, culturally relevant curriculum that puts beauty, justice, and Islamic values at the heart of every lesson.

As the Prophet ﷺ said:

“Verily, Allah is Beautiful and loves beauty.”

Even when teaching tough topics like oppression and resistance, we keep our hearts focused on pleasing Allah — presenting these lessons with clarity, dignity, and beauty.

What’s Next?

We’re not stopping here. Next up: the launch of our Mindfulness section, developed in collaboration with Br. Wadud Hassan of Muraqaba and crafted into lessons by Zeyneb Alp.

This groundbreaking addition will help educators bring dhikr, shukr, niyya, and emotional intelligence into the classroom — nurturing students who are spiritually aware, resilient, and connected to Allah (swt). Stay tuned as we unveil this transformative series soon, insha’Allah!

[editor note: The Mindfulness section was launched on July 21, 2025.]

Don’t Miss This Opportunity

Our lesson plans save teachers hours of prep, adapt easily to any classroom, and keep students engaged through discussion, storytelling, and creative activities — inspiring pride in their faith.

🌐 Visit the redesigned site and transform your classroom today:

https://islamiccurriculuminitiative.com

📲 Share with teachers, schools, and parents today.

Together, we can raise a generation that learns, believes, and leads with faith.

Jazakum Allahu khair — may Allah (swt) bless this effort and guide us all.

— Your brothers and sisters at ICI