Education in Islam is not just about academics—it’s a holistic process of nurturing the whole person: spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. With growing challenges around stress, anxiety, and emotional wellbeing among students, mental health has become one of the most urgent priorities in our schools.
In recent years, with the widespread use of social media and handheld devices, children are increasingly exposed to content far beyond their capacity to process — including disturbing images, global injustices, and ongoing humanitarian crises in places like Palestine, Sudan, Congo, and Kashmir. This emotional overload can lead to anxiety, disconnection, and a sense of helplessness. In response to this need, we are pleased to offer the HEART Curriculum Toolkits — a set of ready-to-use classroom resources designed to help students build emotional resilience, cultivate inner calm, and remain spiritually grounded. Rooted in the teachings of Islam, these toolkits support educators in nurturing safe, compassionate spaces where students can reflect, regulate, and reconnect — with themselves, their values, and with Allah (swt).
Why Mental Health Matters in Islam
Islam emphasizes spiritual (and therefore emotional) well-being. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said,
“There is no disease that Allah has created, except that He also has created its treatment.” (Bukhari)
And Allah reminds us in the Qur’an:
ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَتَطْمَئِنُّ قُلُوبُهُم بِذِكْرِ ٱللَّهِ ۗ أَلَا بِذِكْرِ ٱللَّهِ تَطْمَئِنُّ ٱلْقُلُوبُ
“Truly it is in the remembrance of Allah that hearts find rest.” (Qur’an 13:28)
What is the HEART Curriculum?
The HEART model was developed by Wadud Hassan, co-founder of Muraqaba and a leader in Islamic-based emotional intelligence. It focuses on five key dimensions of wellbeing:
We were honored to be trained directly by Wadud in this curriculum. Using our pedagogical experience, we translated these concepts into a series of classroom-ready toolkits for Islamic schools.
Who Are the Toolkits For?
The toolkits are designed for K–12 students, grouped into four age levels:
Each toolkit includes reflective activities, group discussions, mindfulness exercises, and teacher prompts—adapted for age-appropriateness and Islamic relevance.
How Can Teachers Use Them?
The toolkits are flexible. They can be used:
Whether your students need a moment of calm, a reminder of gratitude, or tools for managing difficult emotions, these resources are designed to support them in a holistic, faith-based way.
إِنَّ مَعَ ٱلْعُسْرِ يُسْرًۭا
“Verily, with hardship comes ease.” (Qur’an 94:6)
May these resources be a means of healing and growth—for our students, and for us.
Syahminul Rahmani says:
Salaam,hi,will the tool kit be available for download? O cant seem to find a link to it.