Voices That Still Speak – Muslim Leaders of the Islamic Golden Age & Beyond
An inspiring series of stories and short biographies of Muslim inventors, rulers, scholars, and trailblazers from one of the most remarkable periods in Muslim civilization—the Islamic Golden Age and beyond. This course is designed for boys ages 8–12 who are seeking to learn about leadership, wisdom, and impact through real stories of Muslims who shaped the world.
In Their Footsteps is an 8-week live course highlighting contributions in science, scholarship, innovation, justice, and character. Each session includes storytelling, interactive lessons, and character-based takeaways, helping boys build values rooted in faith and history.
🧭 Course Information:
- For boys ages 8–12 years old
- 8-session course, weekly
- Thursdays: Sept 4 – Nov 6 | 5:30-6:00 PM CST
- Live via Zoom
- Course Fee: $175 (15% sibling discount available with code 15OFF)
- Instructor: Ndaa Hassan, Author & Storyteller
- Location: Virtual / Zoom, recordings will be shared with participants
📅 Course Dates:
- Sept 4
- Sept 11
- Sept 18
- Oct 2
- Oct 9
- Oct 23
- Oct 30
- Nov 6
🗂 Course Outline:
Week 1:
Fatima Al-Fihri – Founder of the First University
Lesson: Intention & Building for the Ummah
Week 2:
Zubayda Bint Abu Ja’far Al Mansur – Philanthropist & Queen of the Abbasid Empire
Lesson: Wisdom & Public Service
Week 3:
Lubna of Córdoba – Mathematician & Royal Library Secretary
Lesson: Intellect & Knowledge
Week 4:
Abbas Ibn Firnas – Inventor and Pioneer of Flight
Lesson: Innovation & Curiosity
Week 5:
Muhammad ibn Ismail al-Bukhari – Hadith Scholar
Lesson: Truthfulness & Scholarship
Week 6:
Uns bint Abd al-Karim al-Nasrawi – Muhaddithah & Poet
Lesson: Female Scholarship & Voice
Week 7:
Mariam Al-Ijliya – Astronomer & Astrolabe Maker
Lesson: Time Management & Precision
Week 8:
Omar ibn Abdul Aziz – Caliph of Justice
Lesson: Good Friendship & Leadership by Character