It is not by chance that the first word revealed to Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) by Angel Jibreel was ‘iqra’ or ‘read’. The importance of education has long been a focal point in the Islamic faith. From the crayons of the kindergarten room to science labs of high school to the thesis statements of graduate school, Muslims are encouraged to pursue knowledge in any and every form available to them.

ICSC and the Bureau of Islamic and Arabic Education (BIAE) have honored the graduates of this community every year for the past nine years and this year was no exception. On the sunny Saturday afternoon of June 12, twenty-one middle school, high school and college graduates gathered to be honored by their friends, families and the ICSC and BIAE staff. Mrs. Azmerelda Alfi presented each graduate with a Diploma as well as a signed copy of Dr. Maher Hathout’s latest book, Islam 2.0.

Each graduate shared their thoughts on what they were proud of as an American-Muslim student and acknowledged their friends and families for the continued support to get them through the daily struggles of school and life.

After the ceremony, everyone gathered in the Social Hall to enjoy celebratory graduation cakes and chat over refreshments. ICSC and the BIAE are incredibly proud of the young women and men who struggle to pursue their education, while retaining their strong Islamic identities. We salute you!

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