The Islamic Curriculum Initiative (ICI) began in November 2023, shaped by a global network of educators from 11 countries who came together out of shared concern and deep conviction. In the face of rising injustice, distorted narratives, and the ongoing erasure of truth—particularly around Palestine—we recognized a need for an educational response rooted in the Qur’an, the Sunnah, and the enduring wisdom of our tradition.
We are a growing collective, not a finished product. We don’t claim to have all the answers—but we know that silence, neutrality, and business-as-usual in education are no longer options. The events following October 7 made that painfully clear. What we see today is not new: it is the continuation of a colonial legacy, now repackaged in modern forms, and it demands a clear, principled response from educators.
ICI was created to support that response.
We are a growing collective, not a finished product. We don’t claim to have all the answers—but we know that silence, neutrality, and business-as-usual in education are no longer options. The events following October 7 made that painfully clear. What we see today is not new: it is the continuation of a colonial legacy, now repackaged in modern forms, and it demands a clear, principled response from educators.
ICI was created to support that response.
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