Welcome to Michigan Islamic Academy

At Michigan Islamic Academy in Ann Arbor, Michigan, we provide excellence in K–12 education while nurturing Muslim character. We strive to develop the whole child and offer a program of solid academics, diverse extracurricular activities, community service, and fundamental Islamic values for our children.

Although we share a common bond through our faith, we respect our students as individuals and celebrate our diversity, including various racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Welcome to the 2026–2027 Academic Year at Michigan Islamic Academy!

Each year, our teaching and school leadership community comes together to reflect on our successes, lessons learned, and opportunities for growth from the previous school year. These reflections help us establish a yearly theme that guides our efforts, shapes our priorities, and anchors our intentions.

In alignment with our school’s vision “to empower future generations to excel academically, build bridges between Muslims and people of other faiths, and contribute to the betterment of society,” our team has chosen a theme that we believe is foundational to the success of our school community:

Tazkiyah: Pure Hearts, Kind Words, & Noble Actions

Tazkiyah is the Islamic concept of purifying and nurturing the soul. It is a lifelong process of renewing our hearts, resetting our intentions, and redirecting our actions. It reminds us to continually strive toward Allah (SWT)—so that what pleases Him becomes what brings us joy, and what displeases Him becomes something we consciously turn away from.

This year, we invite our students, families, educators, and staff to embrace Tazkiyah in the everyday moments of school life. It can be reflected in a kind word to a classmate, a sincere intention behind our work, patience during a challenge, forgiveness after a disagreement, or an act of service that may seem small but makes a meaningful difference.

As the late historian and activist Howard Zinn eloquently stated:

“We don’t have to engage in grand, heroic actions in the process of change. Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.”

May this year be an opportunity for each of us to nurture pure hearts, speak kind words, and strive toward noble actions—creating a community rooted in faith, compassion, excellence, and service.

Welcome to the 2026–2027 academic year at MIA. May it be a year of growth, purpose, and meaningful transformation for us all.