Working together to inspire, educate and nurture a brighter future for young Muslims.
The Muslim Students Education Network (MSEN) was established in May 2014 through the collective efforts of dedicated madrasa leaders, educators and scholars who recognised the need for a collaborative approach to Islamic education and youth development in the UK.
Initially a network of Shia weekend madrasas, MSEN brought schools together to share good practice, improve educational standards and develop new approaches to teaching and learning.
Founding leaders included Brother Azmat Abbas, Sister Shewar Batool, Sister Asma Hussain, Sister Farah Shafi and Sister Nazira Moosa, with guidance from Sheikh Ayub Rashid and Dr Isa Jahangir.
Today, membership also welcomes individual teachers, volunteers, madrasa workers and educational leaders. You do not need to teach the MSEN curriculum to contribute to the network.
MSEN’s distinctive contribution lies not only in its curriculum, but in an interactive, student-centred educational philosophy focused on understanding rather than memorisation alone.
Our approach combines authentic Islamic knowledge and the teachings of the Ahlul Bayt (AS) with discussion, collaboration, reflection and meaningful activities.
Through Learning with Fun, we aim to make Islamic education engaging and relevant, helping young people develop a lasting connection with their faith.
MSEN supports education, spiritual development and collaboration through a broad range of programmes and activities.
Through these activities, MSEN promotes excellence in Shia Islamic education, nurturing strong Muslim identity and character, and helping educators and young people learn and grow together.
To nurture young Muslims who are deeply connected to the Holy Qur’an and the Ahlul Bayt (AS), with strong faith, noble character, compassion and responsibility towards humanity.
We seek to empower confident, practising Muslims who contribute positively to society through spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social and moral development.
Our mission is to provide meaningful Tarbiyah — holistic nurturing rooted in the Holy Qur’an and the teachings of the Ahlul Bayt (AS).
We help young people develop faith, knowledge, excellent character, critical thinking and service to others, while supporting the teachers and volunteers who educate them.
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