Manarah Islamic Academy is a private school from preschool to High School with a strong commitment to education. We inspire our students to achieve academic and Islamic excellence, develop a strong sense of character, and act responsibly in a changing world. We empower children to build confidence, explore knowledge, and work collaboratively in a diverse and safe environment while nurturing their individual spirit.
Manarah builds the foundation for future leaders who will make the world a better place by adhering to the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah. They will set an example for other Muslims and society by demonstrating integrity, respect, passion for education, high moral values, and ethical standards. Manarah started with a humble enrollment of less than 10 students in 2004. We have consistently grown to our current enrollment of over 140 students.
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Manarah Islamic Academy, founded in 2004, is located in the semi-metropolitan region of the Lehigh Valley. The Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania is made up of Lehigh and Northhampton counties and is home to the three cities of Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, as well as numerous townships and boroughs. With more than 500,000 residents, it is the third-largest metropolitan region in the state. The Lehigh Valley maintains a strong commitment to educational excellence with six major institutions of higher learning – Cedar Crest College, DeSales University, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Moravian College, and Muhlenberg College.The 7.5 acres campus of Manarah Islamic Academy is nestled in the center of the Lehigh Valley in Whitehall Township. Manarah Islamic Academy is the only full-time, Islamic Day School in the Lehigh Valley.
Our vision is to be a pioneering and nationally recognized school that strives to nurture students to become competent Muslim leaders in addition to being successful scientists, professionals or public servants.As a highly regarded educational institution, our Islamic Academy strives to prepare competent Islamic leaders, scientists, and professionals. The curriculum and instructional programs at Manarah are designed to provide the highest quality education and knowledge needed for our Muslim Youth.Another distinguishing characteristic of Manarah is that it provides a safe Islamic environment that encourages the development and flourishing of an Islamic identity. The main goals of MANARAH Islamic Academy are to provide the highest quality education, to instil a life-long love of learning in our students, and to graduate students who will practice Islam as a complete way of life. Furthermore, the school is the foundation upon which we hope to build a living Islamic community that adheres to the Qur’an and Sunnah.
Our mission is to provide an Islamic environment, enabling all students to Islamic academic excellence; empowering them to become self-directed life-long learners.
Manarah Islamic Academy was established to meet the needs of our community for an institution that provides the best level of education and Islamic environment for our children. The character of any educational program is reflected in what it believes to be the principle aims and objectives of education.
Manarah Islamic Academy is registered with the Pennsylvania Department of Education and follows the Pennsylvania Core Academic Standards, below are the educational objectives:
Manarah Islamic Academy is registered with the Pennsylvania Department of Education and follows the Pennsylvania Core Academic Standards, below are the educational objectives:
- Spiritual & Intellectual
To guide each student towards achieving a state of complete worship (Ibadah) to Allah (God)
To develop each student’s self-awareness, self-confidence, and personal Islamic identity
To develop each student’s ability to think, analyze and solve problems independently
To develop each student’s potential to become competent Islamic leaders, scientists and professionals - Social
To develop in students a desire for the renaissance of Islamic society and culture
To develop in each student, the spirit of unity of the Muslim World
To develop in each student, the respect and mercy for mankind
To prepare each student to carry the message of Islam to his fellow Americans
To prepare each student to be a good and productive citizen in this society and wherever he/she goes
To develop in each student a positive attitude toward the Islamic dimension
To develop the foundation upon which we hope to build a living Islamic community that adheres to the Qur’an and Sunnah - Core Beliefs
Building a practicing Islamic community that adheres to the Quran and Sunnah
Faith, knowledge and good deeds are the keys to our children’s success
Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, spiritual, social, intellectual, and emotional needs.
Students need to be actively involved in solving problems and producing quality work.
Curriculum and instructional practices should incorporate variety of learning activities
Integration of Islamic Principles in the curriculum with emphasis on ideology, morality to instill proper behavior, and prepares them to be a Mo’min.
A safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning.
Commitment to Islamic education is necessary for students to become self-directed individuals and embrace challenges of the future.
Making students confident, self-directed and life-long learners by its commitment to continuous improvement.
Students learn to make the right decisions given a supportive and challenging learning environment
Diversity & inclusion help increase students’ understanding of people from different backgrounds and cultures.