Memories of Dr. Fakhri
Memories of Dr. Fakhri
from Br. Abdul Malik Mujahid
Those of you who knew him might say he was embodiment of gentleness and love. Sharafat o matanat ka putla. If someone asks me about an example of South Asian Muslim culture in Chicago, I would point out to him without hesitation.
He was one of the pillars of the Chicago Muslim community. He was the founding president of MCC (Muslim Community Center, Chicago) the mother mosque of the immigrant Muslim community. He was among the earliest educators as Chair of ISNA education committee. Professionally he served as chair of Dept of Education at the Chicago State University. He was currently chair of IQRA International Educational Foundation.
About Dr. Fakhri
HONORING
DR. MUHAMMAD ABDUL WAHEED FAKHRI
A Founding member of IQRA’
International Educational Foundation
We at IQRA’ are deeply sadden to have lost today, February 22, 2011, one of our founding figures, Dr. Muhammad Abdul Waheed Fakhri. Dr. Fakhri was born into a religiously observant family from Jalandhar, East Punjab. He received his higher education in Pakistan (Punjab University) and in the USA (University of Michigan), where he combined in his character deep personal piety, professional skill, and excellence of scholarship, traits which he continues to display to the very end of his life. He worked as a professor of curriculum and administration at the Chicago State University, and passed his rich experience to the community without demanding compensation or desiring recognition.
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(The Islamic Way)
Alhamdulillah a New Year (1432 / 2011) has approached us. As we look back at our passed year many of us tend to make new goals for the year ahead. View any list of top ten New Year’s resolutions and you will often see DIETING at the top of it.
Read MoreWelcome Back Hajjis
Welcome Back Hajjis!! Inshallah may your Hajj be accepted and may you continue to receive countless blessing. Keep your soul rejuvenated. Our staff has picked their favorite books to help those returning from Hajj continue to improve their spirituality.
Dr. Muhammad Abdo Yamani (1938-2010)
(A Tribute from Dr. Abidullah Ghazi)
Back to School
Subhanallah School is Back!!!
Parenting tips to support your child’s learning
IQRA’ hopes that you and your child had a wonderful summer. Here are some simple ways to help your kids complete another successful school year.
Make morning time meaningful.
Give yourself enough time to help your kids get ready in the mornings and reduce the tension of being late. Eat breakfast with your children and encourage them to have a good day at school. Provide a healthy and filling breakfast to help your kids focus. Click on the links below for suggestions.
More Chocolate Crafts
We made this craft with kids after reading J. Samia Mair’s, The Perfect Gift. We found this activity to be fun for kids ages six and up.
HERSHEY’S Pinwheel
Materials:
- sharpened pencil
- scissors
- white construction paper
- paper fastener
- plastic drinking straw
- crayons
- colored pencils or markers
Instructions:
1. Cllick here to Print the Pinwheel Pattern. Teachers can reproduce this pattern on white construction paper with a copy machine. Be sure to cut the construction paper to 81/2 in. by 11 in. If you are working at home, print the pinwheel pattern. Cut the solid lines. Lay it on top of the construction paper lightly paste the corners down.
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IQRA' Int'l Edu. Foundation
Established in 1983, we are a non-profit organization owned by the community and managed by a board of trustees. IQRA’ is dedicated to providing quality education to our Muslim children worldwide. Help support IQRA’--- educating a child is the first steps to educating a nation. Islamic Studies Standardized Tests
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