Al-Mahdi Academy

📢 Al-Mahdi Academy Open House
We warmly invite all parents, family members, and friends to join us for our Open House! This is a unique opportunity to explore classrooms and student work, meet teachers and staff, and learn more about our programs. See you there!

"I ask You by the truth and honor of this day which You have made an Eid for the Muslims, and for Muhammad (s) a treasure, honor, dignity, and increase."

أَسْاَلُكَ بِحَقِّ هذَا الْيَومِ الّذي جَعَلْتَهُ لِلْمُسْلِمينَ عيداً، وَلِمُحَمّد صَلّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ ذُخْراً وَكِرَامَةً وَشَرَفاً وَمَزيْداً

Yesterday, we gathered for a humble Eid celebration. Students came together to enjoy a shared lunch and dessert, and paused to take a school photo to mark this blessed occasion.

We also took a meaningful moment to reflect on the suffering of children around the world. Each student wrote notes and drew what they wish other children could have.

A special thanks to all the parents who contributed in your own valuable way. None of this would be possible without you.

“Every soul is responsible for what it has earned.” (Qur'an, 74:38)

Today, we honored our Character Champions of the Month, recognizing our Outstanding Responsibility Award winners:

🏆 Fatima Albaaj (Grade 3)
🏆 Ashar Abbas (KG)
🏆 Alison Assaf (PreK)

Throughout the month, students learned that responsibility means taking care of our work, belongings, and actions.

The above verse teaches us that every person is responsible for their actions, and for taking care of the people and things around them. Being responsible means doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

Warm congratulations to these students, who consistently demonstrate responsibility through their actions and choices!

“Indeed, We have honored the children of Adam.”
(Qur'an, 17:70)

This verse teaches us that Allah has given every human being dignity and honor. Because Allah honors people, we are expected to treat one another with respect, kindness, and care, through our words, actions, and choices.

Today, we honored our Character Champions for the first two weeks of February, recognizing our Outstanding Respect Award winners:

🏆 Morsal Rezwani (Grade 2)
🏆 Maya Moussa (KG)
🏆 Ava Ismail (Preschool)

Throughout the month, students learned that respect means how we treat others, the environment, and ourselves.

Warm congratulations to these students, who consistently demonstrate respect through both their words and actions!

“Do not turn your cheek away disdainfully from the people, and do not walk exultantly upon the earth. Indeed, Allah does not like any swaggering braggart.”
(Qur’an 31:18)

On the day we celebrated the birth of the Imam of our Time (aj), the perfectly humble servant who cares for humanity more than anyone, and whose heart carries the pain of injustice and oppression, we honored our Humble Heart Award winners:

🏆 Haidar Neeme (Grade 2)
🏆 Mohamad Nehme (KG)
🏆 Nour Shaaban (Preschool)

Throughout the month, students learned that humility means not showing off, not thinking oneself better than others, expressing gratitude for what we receive, carrying ourselves with gentleness, and listening respectfully to others.

Warm congratulations to these students who consistently demonstrate humility in both their words and their actions!

“Had I lived in his time, I would have devoted my life entirely to serving him.” — Imam Ja‘far al-Sadiq (a)

Our students had a beautiful and joyful celebration for the birth of the Imam of our Time (aj).

They enjoyed the day together with food and sweets, received goodie bags, listened to a short reminder talk, and proudly sang "Salam, Ya Mahdi" as a group.

Beyond the fun, students participated in an engaging competition with questions about the Imam (aj). They practiced teamwork, encouraged one another, and showed good sportsmanship.

Many thanks to our generous parents for their support and contributions in making this celebration possible. May Allah (swt) keep our hearts always connected to Imam al-Mahdi (aj).

"And the servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk upon the earth humbly..." (Qur’an, 25:63)

On the day the Prophet (s) received revelation because he possessed a perfectly humble heart that was ready to receive this great message, we celebrated our little Humility Award winners:

🏆 Roya Rezwani (3rd Gr.)
🏆 Jood Aldawood (KG)
🏆 Ayla Ghamlouche (PreK)

Throughout these first two weeks of January, students learned that humility means recognizing that all our blessings come from Allah, not showing off, and not thinking we are better than others. We discussed how humblensss is reflected in listening respectfully to our peers and thinking of others before ourselves. They were reminded that it is through humbleness that a person can be successful, and the prophets became qualified for their position simply because they never thought themselves to be better than anyone.

We acknowledge the practice of humbleness that students strive for, and we congratulate our winners for showing consistent humility in their demeanor and actions.