This program is designed to help students build a strong, practical understanding of their faith through the exploration of Furuʿ al-Dīn, the Ten Branches of Religion. It supports the development of a meaningful spiritual identity by connecting beliefs to daily actions and responsibilities. Through age-appropriate storytelling, discussions, and interactive activities, students are encouraged to think critically, reflect personally, and apply what they learn in real-life situations.
These sessions are ideal for Muslim children ages 5–14 who are curious about their faith or want to strengthen their understanding of how Islam is lived and practiced. Parents seeking a values-based Islamic educational program that goes beyond memorization and encourages spiritual growth and responsibility will find this offering especially meaningful. The program is well suited for families in the Dearborn, Michigan area and includes light meals and sibling discounts to create a welcoming and supportive learning environment.
Sayyid Abathar Tajaldeen
Sayyid Abathar Tajaldeen is the Founder of Bridgelex, a growing law firm headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, with a national and global footprint. He leads the firm’s immigration and global services divisions. In addition to his legal experience, Tajaldeen has a background in nonprofit executive leadership and management. He is the cofounder of the Iraqi American Business Network and serves as a director at The Mainstay Foundation. Combining legal expertise with nonprofit leadership, Abathar focuses on strategic planning, coalition building, and expanding the foundation’s initiatives and outreach.
Ilwiyyah Zainab Almosawi
Ilwiyyah Zainab Almosawi holds a master’s degree in applied and computational mathematics which she earned while homeschooling her three young children. Since 2010, she has been tutoring high school and college students in mathematics. In addition to her academic work, she began delivery Islamic lectures to the youth and has been actively serving with The Mainstay Foundation since 2019. Her experience in mentoring adolescent girls continues to make a meaningful impact through her dedication to the youth in her community.
Sister Walaa Abada
Sister Walaa Abada is a registered nurse who has dedicated her professional career to working with mothers and babies in labor and delivery. With a love and passion for working with young sisters, she has embarked on a journey starting in 2012 lecturing and facilitating programs for sisters including educational, health, and recreational activities. She is more committed than ever before to continue to learn and give back to sisters in the community as she raises her three daughters.
Sister Nadia Hamade
Sister Nadia Hamade is a practicing corporate attorney, licensed in both Michigan and Florida. She is also a former educator, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s Degree in Gifted and Talented Education. Ms. Hamade has taught at every grade level– including preschool–in public, charter, and private Islamic schools. Her teaching experience spans a wide range of student needs, from gifted elementary students in public schools in Alabama and Michigan to special needs middle school students in Michigan charter schools. As a mother of four daughters and a grandmother of three, Ms. Hamade loves working with children and brings her passion into her volunteer work. For the past two years, she has been actively involved with The Mainstay Foundation and assists with the development and implementation of children’s programming.
- Start Date: Thursday, January 08th, 2026
- End Date: Thursday, February 12th, 2026
- Start Time: 05:00 PM – 06:30 PM
- Duration: 90-minutes
- Offered: In-Person Only
- Location: The Mainstay Foundation
- 15170 N. Commerce Dr. Dearborn, MI 48120
- Cost: $100 per child. (siblings discount is available)
- Lunch/snack will be provided for participants