Academics

Course

Foundations 3.0

At a glance

Duration
3 months
Dates
8 September – 24 November 2026
Schedule
Every Tuesday · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Venue
Naseeha Academic Center · DHA Phase 1, Lahore
Age groups
Boys aged 11–13 · Boys aged 14–16
Language
English & Urdu
Fee
PKR 15,000 (one-time) or PKR 6,000 / month

About Quest

Quest is a Youth Platform designed specifically for young minds brimming with curiosity and potential. Going beyond the classroom, Quest offers a dynamic experience filled with exploratory journeys. Students venture out together, face new experiences, and challenge themselves to grow both intellectually and emotionally.

Quest is more than just a platform — it is a family. It provides a safe space surrounded by like-minded peers and understanding mentors who guide and support young people on their journey.

What is Foundations 3.0?

Foundations 3.0 is a weekly programme that helps young Muslim men build confidence in their Islamic identity, apply Islam in daily life, and grow in knowledge and character.

For the first time, Foundations runs two cohorts simultaneously — one for boys aged 11 to 13 and one for boys aged 14 to 16. Both cohorts meet at the same time in separate classrooms, with modules designed specifically for each age group. The curriculum, the examples, and the approach are distinct for each cohort, while the programme structure and schedule remain the same.

Each session combines

  • Real-world Islamic learning — grounded in the Qur’an, Sunnah, and lived experience
  • Dynamic discussions & guided reflection — students think, respond, and engage, not just listen
  • Brotherhood-based activities — forging bonds alongside growing in deen
  • One excursion during the programme — bringing the curriculum to life outside the classroom (excursion cost is separate from the programme fee)

Programme schedule

Both cohorts run simultaneously every Tuesday. Each cohort has two back-to-back one-hour sessions. Each cohort has its own dedicated Qur’an instructor teaching a different surah.

4:00 – 5:00 PM

  • Cohort A · Morality Toolkit
  • Cohort B · Qur’an: Surah Yusuf

5:00 – 6:00 PM

  • Cohort A · Qur’an: Surah Al-Qasas
  • Cohort B · Fiqh of Dawah

Excursion

As part of Foundations 3.0, all students will have one dedicated excursion outside the classroom. The trip is designed to bring the curriculum to life, strengthen brotherhood, and create a shared experience beyond the weekly sessions.

The activity and location will be announced closer to the date. Excursion cost is not included in the programme fee and will be communicated separately. Seats per cohort are limited — registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

The modules

Cohort A · Ages 11–13

1Morality Toolkit — Navigating Life the Prophetic Way

Instructor: Musanna Zia. Based on the Yaqeen Institute's internationally recognised middle school ethics curriculum, Morality Toolkit helps young students discover where right and wrong come from, how the Qur’an and Sunnah are meant to guide every part of life, and what it looks like to pursue true moral excellence. The first 8 sessions follow the curriculum closely, and the final 4 are dedicated application and immersion sessions.

  • Fitrah — Our Inner Compass
  • The Fitrah Plot Twist
  • Our Guiding Lights
  • Glowing through the Qur’an & Sunnah
  • Glow-Up — Transformative Journeys in Islam
  • Stop, Slow Down or Go — Qur’an & Sunnah Directing Society
  • Ihsan — Doing Your Very Best
  • Ihsan in Action — The 4Rs
  • Application & Immersion Session 1
  • Application & Immersion Session 2
  • Application & Immersion Session 3
  • Application & Immersion Session 4
2Qur’an through the 4Ts — Surah Al-Qasas

Instructor: Abdullah Ahsan. Surah Al-Qasas tells the full story of Musa AS — from a vulnerable infant placed in a river, to a Prophet standing before Pharaoh. Students encounter the surah chronologically, drawing personal lessons from each passage through story-led sessions with written reflection.

  • When You Feel Like Nobody Is Watching (V. 1–6)
  • What Happens When You Trust Allah Completely (V. 7–13)
  • You Are Not Defined by Your Worst Moment (V. 14–21)
  • How to Ask Allah When You Have Nothing Left (V. 22–25)
  • People Notice Who You Are Before You Say a Word (V. 26–28)
  • The Years That Felt Wasted Were Not Wasted (V. 29–35)
  • What Happens to a Person Who Thinks He Is God (V. 36–42)
  • It Is Not Your Job to Change People (V. 43–56)
  • When You Know the Truth but Choose Your Comfort (V. 57–59)
  • The Trap of Thinking You Did It Alone (V. 76–82)
  • The Two Things That Quietly Ruin a Person (V. 83–85)
  • When Everything Passes — What Are You Holding Onto? (V. 86–88)

The modules

Cohort B · Ages 14–16

1Qur’an through the 4Ts — Surah Yusuf

Instructor: Yasin Asad. Surah Yusuf is the only surah in the Qur’an that tells a single, complete story from beginning to end — a coming-of-age narrative about betrayal, integrity, patience, power, and forgiveness. Allah calls it "the best of stories."

  • Why Allah Sent This Story When He Did (V. 1–6)
  • When the People Who Should Love You Hurt You the Most (V. 7–18)
  • Integrity Is What You Do When No One Is Watching (V. 19–29)
  • "Prison Is More Beloved to Me Than What They Call Me To" (V. 30–35)
  • Don't Waste the Hard Years (V. 36–42)
  • Dignity Before Freedom (V. 43–53)
  • What Do You Do When You Finally Have the Power? (V. 54–67)
  • The Faith That Refuses to Break (V. 68–87)
  • "No Blame Will There Be Upon You Today" (V. 88–93)
  • When Allah's Plan Finally Makes Sense (V. 94–101)
  • What This Story Was Actually Sent to Teach You (V. 102–111)
  • One Surah, Five Characters, Five Lessons (Full surah review)
2Fiqh of Dawah

Instructor: Haris Khan. Dawah is not about winning arguments — it is about winning hearts. Students learn what dawah actually is, who the da’ee needs to be, and how to share Islam with wisdom, compassion, and sincerity. Culminates in a student-led Dawah Project.

  • Learn to Win Hearts, Not Arguments
  • The Compassion–Orthodoxy Balance
  • The Trinity of Dawah
  • Removal of Nafs
  • Use the Spiritual Side of Islam More Than the Fiqhi Side
  • The Principle of Graduality & Direct vs Indirect Dawah
  • The Combination of Dawah, Du’a, and Khidmat
  • The Da’ee Is Never Judgemental
  • The Da’ee Is Never Result-Oriented
  • Body Language of a Da’ee & Universality of Vision
  • How to Stop Someone from Doing Wrong — The Story of Abu Huraira and His Mother
  • Pass On From Me

Instructors & mentors

Yasin Asad

Qur’an — Surah Yusuf (Cohort B · Ages 14–16). BSc and MPhil in Education — LUMS · 5-year Pre-Almiyyah Degree · Director Outreach & Co-Founder, Naseeha Institute.

Haris Khan

Fiqh of Dawah (Cohort B · Ages 14–16). BS (Hons) in Communication & New Media Technology — BNU · AISL Graduate, Naseeha Institute · Manager Youth Programs, Naseeha Foundation.

Musanna Zia

Morality Toolkit (Cohort A · Ages 11–13). BS Business and Management — University of Essex · AISL 2nd Year, Naseeha Institute · Tarbiyah Teacher, MGS · Programme Coordinator, Quest.

Abdullah Ahsan

Qur’an — Surah Al-Qasas (Cohort A · Ages 11–13). ADP Media and Communications — UMT · AISL 2nd Year, Naseeha Institute · Tarbiyah Teacher, L’école Mondiale.

Good to know

Good to know

Who is this programme for?
Foundations 3.0 is open to boys aged 11–16. There are two separate cohorts — Cohort A for ages 11–13 and Cohort B for ages 14–16. Both run simultaneously on the same day.
Do I choose which cohort my child joins?
Cohort placement is based on age. Boys aged 11–13 are placed in Cohort A (Morality Toolkit + Surah Al-Qasas). Boys aged 14–16 are placed in Cohort B (Surah Yusuf + Fiqh of Dawah). The modules are designed specifically for each age group.
Is any prior Islamic knowledge required?
No prior knowledge is required. The programme is designed to be accessible and engaging regardless of a student's background.
What are the programme dates and timings?
Foundations 3.0 runs every Tuesday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, beginning 8 September and ending 24 November 2026 — a total of 12 weeks.
How much does the programme cost?
See the fee above — it always reflects the current, live price. Excursion fees are not included and will be communicated separately.
Where are the classes held?
All sessions are held at the Naseeha Academic Center, 164-G DHA Phase 1, Lahore.
Will my child receive a certificate?
Yes. Students who complete the programme will receive a certificate of completion from the Naseeha Foundation.
Is there an assessment?
The programme includes written reflections as part of each Qur’an session. Fiqh of Dawah concludes with a student-led Dawah Project. There are no formal exams.
How many seats are available?
Each cohort has a limited number of seats. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration is strongly recommended.
How do I register?
Register at naseeha.live/foundations3 or contact our Programme Coordinator, Musanna Zia, on WhatsApp: 0333 4917531.
What is the excursion?
As part of the programme, all students will go on one excursion outside the classroom. The purpose is to bring the curriculum to life and strengthen brotherhood. The activity and venue will be announced closer to the date. The excursion cost is separate from the programme fee.
Is there another course that complements this one?
Yes. The Islamic Studies Diploma (ISD) and the Associate of Quranic Studies (AQS) are Naseeha's adult courses for university students and young professionals. If you are looking for a longer, more structured programme, these are a natural next step after Foundations.

Join Foundations 3.0

Two age cohorts, one Tuesday afternoon a week, at the Naseeha Academic Center.