01/21/2026
I wanted to share a project I’ve been working on that’s very dear to my heart and maybe part of why I haven’t been showing up here as often lately 🙂
But trust me, it’s been worth it.
Many of you know that for the past two years, I’ve been part of something really special, alhamdulillah.
A dream to raise confident, grounded Muslim youth, strong in their faith and fully prepared to thrive academically, led to the founding of RISE, Risalah School of Excellence, here in the Seattle area.
RISE is an Islamic middle and high school created to protect our children’s faith while offering strong, competitive academics. As an IB school, it blends deep Islamic studies, Arabic, and Qur’an education with a rigorous academic program that prepares students for college and beyond.
The journey hasn’t been easy, but it has been incredibly rewarding. Alhamdulillah, we’ve completed Phases 1 and 2, and now we’re stepping into a major growth phase. Our goal is to secure a permanent home for RISE, a campus designed for our students to learn, pray, and grow in a space that truly supports their spiritual, academic, and emotional development. This next stage also includes expanding the high school program and building an endowment for long term sustainability.
RISE served 10 students in its first year, 30 in its second, and inshaAllah we’re projected to serve 60 students next year. Seeing this growth has been deeply humbling and a sign of the trust families are placing in this vision.
As we move forward, we’re inviting those who believe in this mission to be part of an ongoing sadaqah jariyah, helping preserve the faith and fitrah of our youth as they prepare for the future. Every dollar goes directly toward advancing the school’s mission, with transparency and care.
If you’d like to donate, you can do so here
www.risalahschool.org/donate
If you’re local, I’d love for you to join us at our annual banquet on January 24 at MAPS Redmond
www.risalahschool.org/events
For larger contributions or to learn more about the school and what’s ahead, feel free to reach out.
No contribution is too small. Every dollar supports our students, our families, and the future of Islamic education.