Philosophy of Education & Curriculum
Frameworks rooted in Islamic intellectual traditions for contemporary application.
Founder & educational consultant
Sayyid Ali
Educator · Curriculum & Pedagogy · Lecturer · Instructor
Bridging Islamic intellectual tradition with contemporary educational practice for schools, organizations, and communities.
About
Sayyid Ali studied in the seminary of Qom from 2012 to 2021, while also concurrently obtaining a M.A in Islamic Studies from the Islamic College of London in 2018. In the seminary he engaged in the study of legal theory, jurisprudence and philosophy, eventually attending the advanced kharij of Usul and Fiqh in 2018. He completed his Masters of Education at the University of Toronto in 2025 and is the head of a private faith-based school in Toronto, as well as an instructor at the Mufid Seminary.
How can education shape individuals who think deeply, act ethically, and contribute meaningfully to society?
Areas of consultation
Advisory services for schools, organizations, and communities.
Teacher Training & Professional Development
Workshops on pedagogy, classroom culture, and instructional design.
School Systems & Program Development
Holistic educational models, assessment systems, and student development frameworks.
Youth Development & Community Programming
Workshops and initiatives that foster identity, purpose, and leadership.
Academic Writing, Translation & Research
Scholarly writing, translation (Arabic/Farsi/Urdu), and research development.
Experience
Advanced Seminary Studies
Qom, 2012–2021
M.Ed Pedagogy & Curriculum
University of Toronto, OISE, 2025
School Principal & Faith Leader
Private faith-based school, Toronto
500+ articles on Iqra Online
Articles, translations, and reflections since 2009
Selected work
- Rethinking Distinction in Islamic Education Faith School Education Conference, COEJ — April 2026
- Mapping Islamic Education for Parents ICAIR Annual Conference 2025
- Turbat al-Husayn: Development of a Tabarruk Ritual Brill — Shiʿi Materiality Beyond Karbala, 2024
Writing on Iqra Online
(3) Taqlid: Is Following a Jurist Like Consulting a Physician?
Lesson #3 is from June 14, 2025. In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate. All praise belongs to…
The Priority of Preserving the Islamic Republic over Preserving the Imam of the Age (a)
This lecture was delivered by Ustad Soroush Mahallati on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 on the topic of: The Priority of Preserving the…
A Treatise of Arbitrations – Risalah al-Muhakamat (Part 2)
Second lecture by Ustad Soroush Mahallati on this treatise written by ‘Allamah Tabataba’i. Below is the translation of the 2nd class delivered…
(2) Taqlid: Taqlid, Expertise, and Social Necessity
Lesson #2 is from June 7, 2025. In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate. All praise belongs to…
(1) Taqlid: The Concept of Taqlid and Its Rational Foundations
Ustad Soroush Mahallati is covering several unique topics during the Hawzah summer break in a weekly series of lessons. One of them…
A Treatise of Arbitrations – Risalah al-Muhakamat (Part 1)
Ustad Soroush Mahallati is covering several unique topics during the hawzah summer breaks on a weekly basis. One of them is this…
Surah of the Homeland – Ustad Muhaqqiq Damad
This series of short talks on Surah al-Balad – translated as Watan – was delivered by Sayyid Mustafa Muhaqqiq Damad and originally…
Message of Ayatullah Sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei on the Occasion of Workers’ and Teachers’ Day
The Responsibility of Teachers and Workers in the Nation’s Progress The 11th and 12th of Ordibehesht (April 30th and May 1st) are…
