spiritual development program

For madrasah teachers

The Spiritual Development Program for Madrasah Teachers is designed to nurture the inner growth and spiritual excellence of educators who play a vital role in shaping young hearts and minds.

This program focuses on strengthening teachers’ connection with Allah, deepening their understanding of Islamic values, and cultivating sincerity, patience, and compassion in their teaching practices.

Through reflective sessions, guided learning, and practical exercises, teachers are empowered to embody the spiritual qualities they seek to inspire in their students—transforming classrooms into spaces of faith, wisdom, and moral growth.

since 2019

Spritiual development program overview

Since 2019, the Madrasah Centre of Excellence (MCE) has been running the Spiritual Development Programme (SDP) – a highly impactful training course designed to support the growth of Madrasah teachers.

The SDP combines modern, interactive teaching methods with the timeless wisdom of Islamic scholarship. It provides teachers with practical tools to strengthen their own spirituality and, in turn, positively shape the lives of the children they teach.

Packed with useful tips, relatable real-life examples, inspirational stories of pious individuals, and reflections on carefully selected Qur’anic verses and traditions, the programme offers a unique and transformative learning experience for every teacher.

Faith Enrichment

SDP around the world

Madrasah Date In-person / Online Number of Teachers
Hyderi, LondonNovember 2019In-person18
St. LouisDecember 2020Online22
MontrealFebruary and March 2021Online25
Arusha, Mombasa and NairobiApril 2021Online22
Middle East Group 1June 2022Online20
Middle East Group 2June 2022Online15
Dar es Salaam Group 1August 2023In-person30
Dar es Salaam Group 3August 2023In-person30
ArushaJuly 2024In-person20
Dar es Salaam Group 4August 2023In-person25
Mombassa Group 1August 2024In-person20
Mombassa Group 2August 2024In-person23
NairobiAugust 2024In-person24
BirminghamSeptember 2024In-person17
KampalaAugust 2025In-person15
Overview

Course content

The SDP is typically delivered over a single weekend and is structured into two parts:

This section lays the groundwork for spiritual development by introducing the key concepts, principles, and theories that underpin the journey of spiritual growth.

Participants:

  • Discover the transformative role of a spiritually developed teacher
  • Explore the link between knowledge, teaching, and spirituality
  • Examine the soul and its major faculties
  • Learn Prophetic approaches to nurturing and guiding the soul

Building on the foundations of Part 1, this section takes a practical approach, offering a clear, step-by-step guide to integrating spiritual development into everyday life.

Participants learn about:

  • Repentance
  • Self-conditioning
  • Self-monitoring
  • Self-accounting
  • Self-deterring
Key Insights

Key statistics that define our programme

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Manual, Workbook
and Certificate

Each participant receives a Manual, a Workbook, and a Certificate from the MCE to support and recognise their learning journey.

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Book your Madrasah’s SDP training

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