Al Aqsa Islamic Academy

Al Aqsa Islamic Academy

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Al-Aqsa is a K-12 accredited Islamic school located in North Philadelphia.

05/21/2026

🌟 A beautiful glimpse into a year of growth, learning, and dedication in our Arabic class!

Our dear Arabic teacher, Ms. Najwa, has worked tirelessly all year to help students grow in their Arabic reading, writing, speaking, and love for the language of the Qur’an. 📚✨

This special video, beautifully created by our dear teacher, showcases the students’ progress and achievements throughout the year. We are so proud of all their hard work and accomplishments! 🌿💚

May Allah reward our teachers and students abundantly and continue to place barakah in their efforts. 🤍

05/19/2026

✨ Advanced Arabic Language Class – Girls Grades 7–12 ✨

At Al-Aqsa Islamic Academy, we are so proud of the beautiful progress our students are making in the Arabic language. Through dedication, strong instruction, reading, writing, speaking, and understanding, our girls continue to grow in confidence and love for the language of the Qur’an.

A special appreciation to our wonderful teacher, Hind Ahmad Al-Jazzar, for her hard work, patience, and commitment to helping our students succeed and excel.

We are grateful to see our students striving for excellence every day and are proud of the strong Arabic program we continue to build at Al-Aqsa Islamic Academy. 🌿📚✨

05/04/2026

Congratulations to our Al-Aqsa senior, Anas Al-haj, Class of 2026, on committing to Community College of Philadelphia! 💛🎉

05/02/2026

Our Kindergarten students reciting Surat Al-Bayyinah with confidence and love for the Qur’an 🤍

May Allah bless their hearts and increase them in knowledge.
Special thanks to our wonderful Qur’an teacher, Ms. Ijaa, for her dedication and care.

04/30/2026

Al-Aqsa Islamic Academy was honored to host an interfaith session with Waldron Mercy Catholic Academy.

Students came together for a meaningful exchange, focusing on basic Islamic knowledge and building understanding through respectful dialogue and shared learning.

Opportunities like this allow our students to represent Islam with confidence, clarity, and character—while fostering mutual respect and connection within our wider community.

We thank Waldron Mercy Catholic Academy for joining us and look forward to continued collaboration.

04/30/2026

Our amazing student Al-Hassan James 🤍 delivered a heartfelt speech to our elementary students during morning athkar.

Moments like these remind us of the beauty of nurturing confidence, faith, and strong character in our students. May Allah continue to bless him and all our students with sincerity, knowledge, and strong hearts. Ameen.

04/28/2026

Al-Aqsa Islamic Academy Father–Daughter Event 🤍

Al-Aqsa Islamic Academy was honored to host a special Father–Daughter event focused on strengthening the relationship between fathers and their daughters.

Fathers attended a meaningful lecture on building a strong, loving, and respectful bond with their daughters—one rooted in care, guidance, and understanding.

Following the lecture, fathers and daughters enjoyed a beautiful brunch together, sharing moments, engaging in heartfelt conversations, and creating lasting memories.

We sincerely thank all the fathers who attended and made the time to be present. To those who were unable to join due to work or other commitments, we appreciate your continued dedication to your families.

A special thank you to Dr. Hassaan Gomma, Psychiatrist at Psychiatry & Neurology in PA Einstein Hospital, for delivering such a beneficial and impactful lecture.

May Allah strengthen the bond between our fathers and daughters, fill our homes with love and mercy, and reward you all for your intentions and efforts. Ameen.

04/23/2026
Al-Aqsa Qur'an Ceremony 04/04/2026

So proud of our Al-Aqsa Hifdh students. May Allah ﷻ continue to bless them, strengthen their memorization, and make the Qur’an a light in their hearts and lives.

Al-Aqsa Qur'an Ceremony Abdul Rahman,a 6th grader Started memorizing Qur'an at age 4 years old.Memorized Juz' Amma,Surah Al-Baqarah, SurahAl-Kahf,Surah Fussilat, Surah At-Tahrim and half Surat An-Nahl.Abdul Rahman recite and memorize the Qur'an for Allah's reward. Farah Kassem,a 5th grader Began

04/04/2026

We are truly honored to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our Al-Aqsa Islamic Academy Qur’an Hifdh students.

These are students who have dedicated themselves to memorizing the Book of Allah with sincerity, discipline, and consistency. Their journey is not an easy one—it requires patience, strong character, and a deep love for the Qur’an. Day after day, they commit verses to memory, review what they have learned, and strive for excellence in both memorization and recitation.

Our Hifdh students are not only memorizing words, but carrying the كلام of Allah in their hearts. This noble effort shapes their character, strengthens their connection with Allah, and builds a foundation of guidance that will stay with them for life.

We are incredibly proud of their dedication and pray that Allah continues to bless them, increase them in knowledge, and make the Qur’an a light in their hearts and lives.

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1501 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19122

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3:15pm
Tuesday 8am - 3:15pm
Wednesday 8am - 3:15pm
Thursday 8am - 3:15pm
Friday 8am - 3:15pm