Our Instructors

World Renown Author

ELA: Fictional Writing

Dr. Fawzia Gilani-Williams is an award-winning author and educator who nurtures positive identity and kindness through stories. With decades of teaching experience, she creates books and programs that inspire moral literacy, intercultural respect, and a love of faith and learning.  ¶   If you want your student to find their voice — and get the guidance they need to publish — you need to register for her Creative Writing course.

Educational Psychology

Productivity & Curriculum

Dr Karim is a scholar, translator, and educator specializing in Islamic intellectual history, law, and philosophy. With advanced degrees from Durham, Exeter, and Nottingham, he brings deep expertise in classical and contemporary issues.  ¶   If you want to raise kids who manage their time — while you master homeschooling — sign up for our email list to be notified when his course launches.

STEM Curriculum Developer

Pedagogy & Curriculum

Aya Isaac is a curriculum designer and educator helping families and teachers craft purposeful, faith-rooted learning. At Mawadda, she teaches the foundations of curriculum design and Islamic educational philosophy with clarity and intention.  ¶   If you want to feel equipped and inspired to educate Muslim children, take Aya’s course — she’ll personally guide you every step of the way.

World Renown Storyteller

ELA: Storytelling

Mehded is an award-winning author and storyteller inspiring love of Islam in young and old alike. A grandmother and revert of nearly 40 years, she brings Qur’anic stories to life with warmth and depth, blending traditional scholarship and captivating language.   ¶   If you want your child to feel the Quran’s stories in their soul while building strong writing skills, register them in her Nabi Musa course.

Author, Swords & Butterflies

ELA: Early Years Phonics

Besim Bruncaj is a writer, designer, and educator helping Muslim families nurture faith and literacy with beauty and purpose. As founder and author of Swords & Butterflies ELA curriculum, he creates books and programs that blend strong academics with Islamic values in creative, impactful ways.   ¶   If you want your child to read with confidence and believe with certainty, register for his Faithful Phonics courses.

Co-Founder, Mawadda

Arabic Immersion & Crafts

Hafiza Ferdus is an experienced Arabic teacher and mentor who helps children fall in love with the language and their faith. With her warm, engaging style, she weaves crafts, nasheeds, and immersive activities to spark confidence, connection, and lasting joy in learning Arabic.  ¶   If you want your child to truly love learning Arabic — not just grind through boring lessons — register for her Crafty Arabic courses.