Topics covered in resources shared on this website
About Islam and Being a Muslim
About Islam and Being a Muslim
About Islam and Being a Muslim
What is Islam and what is a Muslim? Know about the five pillars of Islam: Shahadah, Salah, Zakat, Fasting and Hajj and the six articles of faith.
Purity and Prayer
About Islam and Being a Muslim
About Islam and Being a Muslim
Learn about ritual cleanliness in Islam. You are required to be in a state of taharah for ritual prayer - Salah or to touch the Holy Quran in Arabic.
Names of Allah
About Islam and Being a Muslim
Names of Allah
Resources to learn more about the Names and Attributes of the One and Only Almighty Allah.
The Afterlife
The Afterlife
Names of Allah
The life in the Hereafter, Day of Judgment, Heaven and Hell.
Quran
The Afterlife
The PROPHET
Connect with the Holy Scripture of Muslims - the word of God - The Quran
The PROPHET
The Afterlife
The PROPHET
Resources to learn the concept of prophethood, Seerah of the Prophet PBUH (his biography), learn about his practices (Sunnah) and know about his sayings and actions (Hadith), his sahabas RA and other prophets AS
Community Partners
sisters in islam
brothers in islam
brothers in islam
Sisters in Islam is a support Group for Muslim Sisters who are new to Islam or newly reconnecting with Islam or even those who are interested in Islam.
Aafreen Academy is happy and honoured to work closely with Sisters in Islam.
brothers in islam
brothers in islam
brothers in islam
Brothers in Islam is a support Group for Muslim Brothers who are new to Islam or newly reconnecting with Islam or even those who are interested in Islam.
Aafreen Academy is happy and honoured to support Brothers in Islam.
Saba'a Sanabil
brothers in islam
Saba'a Sanabil
Supporting families in need, helping them with food, medicines, clothes and other basic needs, especially in Yemen.
Our Initiatives
Workshops & Events
We organize periodic workshops and study groups in person and digitally for different age groups on topics like empowerment, self development, positive role models, connecting with the Quran, learning to read Arabic with tajweed, and Arabic Grammar.
downloads
We also put together some digital media that is available for download here. The purpose of our media is to enlighten, entertain and empower ourselves and those around us.
being a girl
Being a Girl is our set of initiatives aimed towards young girls. Teen and Tween Queen Meets are organized periodically as an avenue for young girls to meet and learn in a safe and empowering environment. Here they make lasting friendships while learning and doing fun activities and games.
Aafreen Academy's Team
Sister Sahar Waqar
An alima (scholar of Islamic knowledge), a teacher of religious studies at the Islamic Centre of Oshawa in Ontario, Canada and a lifelong student of the Quran and Hadith.
Sister Ayesha Haroon
An Islamic Coach, family coach, Canadian Certified Counsellor, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) and a lifelong student of Quran, Hadith, other religious knowledge and human psychology. Founder of Glad Tidings Kids Club. Click here for Sister Ayesha's website.
Sister Nidhi Gupta (Sister Nida)
A revert Muslimah, a Mass Communications graduate, founder of Aafreen Academy and a lifelong student of Quran, religious knowledge and life skills. Program Coordinator for courses and workshops in North America.
special thanks to...
Dr. Yasmeen Siddiqui A retired medical practitioner, active community member and a student of knowledge with great passion to learn and teach religious knowledge, Dr. Yasmeen was instrumental in helping us put the building blocks of Aafreen. We thank you and we pray that Allah ﷻ accepts all your efforts from you. Ameen
Special Thanks also to...
Aafreen Associates - Sister Asma, Sister Ayesha, Sister Engy, Sister Amal Noor, Sister Nadia, Sister Samah, Sister Zamzam and Sister Sana who have offered their valuable support in developing and administering our programs.
Our Guiding Principles
Intention: The Foundation
Keep it Simple, Easy & Fun
Intention: The Foundation
The right intentions lead to the right actions and the right results. In anything we do, we strive for the best of intentions - to do things for the sake of God. This means we start and continue in the name of God, seek the help of God, strive to please God and seek our reward and recognition with God as well.
Family Comes First
Keep it Simple, Easy & Fun
Intention: The Foundation
Family is really very important to all of us. In whatever initiative or project we do, we work with our families as much as possible.
Keep it Simple, Easy & Fun
Keep it Simple, Easy & Fun
Keep it Simple, Easy & Fun
We believe that no effort is too small or useless. In other words, we believe in the beauty of simplicity. Simple does not mean effortless. It just means that wherever possible, we look for an option with goodness and benefit that is easiest and the most fun for everyone involved.
Our Affiliations
Independent Organization
We are neither associated with, nor do we endorse any particular organization or school of thought. Where thought varies on certain issues, we try and gather different opinions and present them. Our effort is to stimulate interest and provide inspirational tools and resources; and not to present verdicts or get into debates of any kind.
All Faith & Beliefs are Welcome to Benefit
We are both humble and confident about who we are. We keep our faith and beliefs very dear to our heart. At the same time, we believe that everyone has a right to invest in their independent mindset and opinions.
We routinely look at different things around us for inspiration and creative ideas. Faith is an important part of our lives and it holds way too many gems for us to be left unexplored, and we do look at our faith and beliefs for inspiration. Please note that You do not have to be from the same faith as us to benefit from these gems. However, a respectful attitude is important and expected.