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Tarbiya in MAS

MAS Tarbiya Department is responsible for developing MAS members, giving them the tools and knowledge to develop and help others around them grow, and empowering them with the necessary skills to fulfull the MAS vision and vision.

The Word “Tarbiya”

Tarbiya is an Arabic word that linguistically means “increase, growth, and refinement.” Tarbiya means the development and the training of people in various aspects. The word is commonly used to describe the upbringing of children as their parents provide them with physical, educational, moral and spiritual needs to help them grow and become useful members of society.

MAS Core Values and Principles

Our values are deeply rooted in our Islamic identity. Our Mission, Vision, Values, and Beliefs help define the character of our organization. Our values expand on our Mission and help us define our priorities-people.

Godliness (Rabbaniyah)

Ours is a purely Islamic movement, in every sense of the word. We strive to understand Islam according to the Qur’an and the teachings of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him). We endeavor to practice the teachings of Islam with integrity and sincerity in our private lives and in our collective work. We advocate the values and principles of Islam for the benefit of all.

Just Balance (Wasatiyah)

Islam is rightly balanced as revealed by Allah and as practiced by the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him). We adhere to the balanced understanding and application of Islam as practiced by the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) and as revived in the understanding and the methodology of Imam Hassan Al Banna.

Tarbiyah is the cornerstone of a comprehensive reform methodology practiced by MAS which traces its origin to the Qur’an and to the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as he invested a great deal of effort in Tarbiya for his companions. As a result of his efforts, he left not only a great message in the form of Islam, but he also left a generation that carried the message and moved humanity from darkness to light.