'The Ghazali Children's Project: Timeless Islamic Teachings for Young Hearts' with Dr. Adeeba Ahmed and Lubna Hoque

Imam al-Ghazali’s Ihya Ulum al-Din is one of the most renowned and respected texts in Islamic literature for providing a systematic approach for developing virtuous character. But what about young, developing hearts and minds? The Fons Vitae Ghazali Children’s Series fills this gap with an educational package which includes beautifully produced children’s books and source texts for parents and teachers. It provides authentic quality guidance for children of all ages at a time when their values are being formed.

Join Dr. Adeeba Ahmed and Lubna Hoque as they explore how Al-Ghazali's teachings supports children:

- in their ability to recognize and maintain their innate human dignity.
- in realizing nobility of character through imitation of the Prophetic qualities.
- in becoming aware of their True Selves and in identifying with this pure aspect of their being rather than with the lower, false, egoic nature.
- in becoming self-observant and self-correcting. 
- in living life with humility and in service.

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Dr. Adeeba Ahmed is Director of The Hub Club Sunday School in Solihull, where she has led a programme of spiritual and character development for young people and their families for the past decade. Under her leadership, the school has implemented Fons Vitae's Ghazali Children's Project, a curriculum rooted in the Qur'an, Sunnah, and the teachings of Imam al-Ghazali's Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din. The programme has also been delivered online and has supported other organisations in implementing the project.

Recognised internationally for its approach to character and spiritual development, The Hub Club was awarded Best Madrasa at the Beacon Mosque Awards 2024. Through a dedicated team of teachers, Dr Ahmed oversees the delivery of a holistic curriculum that nurtures faith, sound character, ethical conduct, resilience, and effective study habits. Students are encouraged to develop high standards of personal conduct and achieve excellent results, including in IGCSE Islamic Studies. The Hub Club also provides learning and development opportunities for parents and those involved in faith-based education. Dr Ahmed graduated as a doctor from the University of Cambridge, completed a PhD at the University of Birmingham, and works as an NHS Consultant Endocrinologist.

Lubna Hoque is a mother to 4 children, a designer and an Islamic educator. After completing her degree and then working in design for a number of years, she turned her interest to Islamic study and subsequently completed an Alimah course in 2016. After teaching in a traditional madrasa she then founded a not for profit after school programme in Dubai called ‘The Ghazali Club’ which educates children aged 7-18 using the Ghazali Project Curriculum. She is actively involved in the curriculum development and uses her creative talent to enhance the lessons for all ages. Lubna also guides teachers who are running their own Ghazali classes around the world and has recently been appointed head of children’s education at the Richmond Muslims Association.