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Muslim Youth Development · Ages 7–12

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Anchored · Disciplined · Driven

علم · عمل · خُلُق

Kashafa is a Muslim youth development organization for children ages 7–12 in Dearborn, MI. Three expeditions. One mission. Raising the next generation of rooted, purposeful Muslim leaders.

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Expeditions

Expeditions Iqra · STEM · Kashafa

Year Journey

Year Structured Journey

Week Mini-Mesters

Cadet Levels

Cadet Levels Explorer → Trailblazer

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The Kashafa Way

One Cadet. Three Dimensions.

Know.

عِلم

ʿIlm

Do.

عَمَل

ʿAmal

Be.

خُلُق

Khuluq

علم

ʿIlm

Knowledge

Every expedition begins with knowledge, rooted in the Quran and the Prophetic tradition, whether the lesson is a surah, a circuit, or a trail map.

عمل

ʿAmal

Action

Knowledge that moves. Cadets practice what they learn: reciting and praying, building and testing, hiking and serving.

خُلُق

Khuluq

Character

Character formed through all of it: adab with the Quran, honesty in the lab, courage and brotherhood and sisterhood on the trail.

The System

Three Expeditions. One Mission.

ʿIlm, ʿAmal and Khuluq aren’t split across the expeditions. All three run through every one. In Iqra, STEM and Kashafa alike, a cadet learns, puts it into action, and grows in character.

Iqra Expedition

Quran · Arabic · Deen

STEM Expedition

Science · Building

Kashafa Expedition

Outdoors · Leadership

عِلم

ʿIlm

Knowledge

Learn the Quran, Sunnah and Arabic

Understand Allah’s creation through science

Learn navigation, survival and leadership skills

عَمَل

ʿAmal

Action

Recite, pray and practice every day

Build, test and solve real problems as a team

Hike, camp and serve the community

خُلُق

Khuluq

Character

Adab with the Quran and its teachers

Honesty in results; stewardship of the earth

Courage, brotherhood and sisterhood, the 27 values

Iqra Expedition

Quran · Arabic · Deen

ʿIlmLearn the Quran, Sunnah and Arabic

ʿAmalRecite, pray and practice every day

KhuluqAdab with the Quran and its teachers

STEM Expedition

Science · Building

ʿIlmUnderstand Allah’s creation through science

ʿAmalBuild, test and solve real problems as a team

KhuluqHonesty in results; stewardship of the earth

Kashafa Expedition

Outdoors · Leadership

ʿIlmLearn navigation, survival and leadership skills

ʿAmalHike, camp and serve the community

KhuluqCourage, brotherhood and sisterhood, the 27 values

Anchored. Disciplined. Driven. — the cadet all three form.

The Three Expeditions

Every Mission Has Its Path

Foundation · Year-Round

اقرأ

Iqra Expedition

The flagship expedition. Quran, Arabic, Islamic history, and faith identity. A 5-year structured journey through 3 Mini-Mesters per year.

Year-Round3 Mini-Mesters/Year10-Week BlocksBase Enrollment

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Innovation · Recurring

ابتكار

STEM Expedition

Science and engineering through the Islamic intellectual tradition. Ibn al-Haytham, al-Khawarizmi — applied knowledge as an act of worship.

Seasonal SessionsKit-Based$25–$75/SessionAdd-On

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Character · Seasonal

كَشَّافَة

Kashafa Expedition

Outdoor adventure, scouts, camps, and Umrah. Character is built through challenge, not comfort. Al-Kashafah — the Arabic word for scouts.

Outdoor & CampsUmrah TripsPriority Deposit: $50Add-On

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The Cadet Journey

5 Years. 3 Levels. One Formation.

مستكشف

Level 1 · Year 1

Explorer

The cadet begins their journey. Building the foundations of Quran, Arabic, and Islamic identity.

ملّاح

Level 2 · Years 2–3

Navigator

Direction sharpens. Deeper knowledge, leadership skills, and application of learning begin.

رائد

Level 3 · Years 4–5

Trailblazer

Leading the path. The cadet carries knowledge, models character, and mentors those behind them.

Level graduation requires completion of Mini-Mesters + Salah Camp for each phase. Progression is level-based, not age-based.

Cadet Character

The 27 Values of a Kashafa Cadet

Not rules to follow — a character to build. Every step up the trail is a value taught, practiced, and embodied.

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Every cadet starts at the trailhead.

Scroll to climb — 27 values stand between the trailhead and the summit.

Character الأخلاقيةFaith الإيمانيةAction العمليةCommunity الاجتماعية

Parent Voices

What Families Are Saying

"I am writing to share how incredibly transformative our experience has been for my family. My son and daughter come from a primarily English-speaking background, and I am absolutely amazed by the significant growth they have achieved in their ability to read Quranic Arabic. My children weren't happy at their previous Arabic school, but now they are genuinely excited to attend each week. The communication is consistently positive and filled with effective feedback that truly helps move students forward."

Mohammad A.

Parent of Cadet

"Very well organized, my daughter doesn't dread a single class, and the rapid progress in her Arabic amazes me. Ma sha Allah and alhamdulillah — you get your money's worth."

Thawani A.

Parent of Cadet

"My girls loved the program activities. Flexibility, fun and laughter help children absorb what they learn. Oh and they enjoyed snacks!"

Arwa A.

Parent of Cadet

"My kid is loving the class and excited to attend Arabic class for the first time ever!"

Ali A.

Parent of Cadet

"My daughter is all smiles when I pick her up. She can now sound out and read Arabic words — a few months ago she barely knew 10 letters. Alhamdillah for this class."

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