Smiles and Sunnah
Inspiring children through faith, character, and play
At Tabassum, children discover the life of the Prophet ﷺ in ways that speak to their hearts. Through stories, activities, and reflection, they learn kindness, gratitude, patience, and respect. Every session is designed to nurture good manners and strong values while keeping children engaged, joyful, and connected to their faith and the life of the Prophet ﷺ.
Building Knowledge, Character, and Skills for Every Child
Stories that Shape Hearts
Through differentiated instruction, children engage with the Seerah and Sunnah at their own level, gaining empathy, gratitude, and resilience.
Learning by Doing
We use experiential learning — storytelling, role-play, and creative activities — to make Islamic knowledge joyful, practical, and lasting.
Skills for Life
Our approach blends social-emotional growth, faith-based values, and critical thinking, preparing children to thrive at home, school, and in the community.
About Us
Tabassum means "smile" in Arabic, and that is at the heart of everything we do. We are a children's Islamic learning initiative based in Central New Jersey, dedicated to nurturing both knowledge and character in young hearts.
Our programs combine the beauty of the Seerah, the wisdom of Islamic manners, and a unique approach we call Prophetic Emotional Learning. This method helps children build empathy, patience, gratitude, and resilience while staying connected to their faith.
Through storytelling, differentiated instruction, creative activities, and community-centered learning, Tabassum creates an environment where every child feels seen, valued, and inspired to grow. We aim to support families in raising children who carry the light of Islam with confidence, kindness, and joy.
Meet Our Instructors
Ustadh Muin Saiyed
Co-Founder, Tabassum Seerah
Seerah & Prophetic Stories
Ustadh Muin brings together his professional background as a Software Architect and his passion for Islamic learning to inspire the next generation. A graduate of Rutgers University in Economics and Computer Science, he has also dedicated the past six years to studying the Islamic sciences under teachers at Dar Ul Fath.
He holds a Diploma in Classical Arabic from Usul Academy and a Diploma in AI Philosophy and Kalaam from BT Academy. For the last four years, Ustadh Muin has taught Seerah for Kids and Tarbiyyah at Safina Society, where his engaging style has made the Prophetic stories come alive for children. As a father of three, he understands the needs of today's Muslim families and is committed to making Islamic learning both joyful and transformative.
Imam Ali Ben Saad
Co-Founder, Tabassum Tarbiyyah
Tarbiyyah & Character Development
Imam Ali serves as Visiting Scholar and Imam at MCNJ Masjid in Fords, NJ, where he leads prayers, delivers Friday sermons, and provides counseling for youth, families, and community members. With over eight years of teaching experience, he brings depth and compassion to his classes on Aqidah, Fiqh, and Tafsir both online and in person.
He began his studies in the U.S. through Safina Society's Uwaylim Program under Shaykh Shadee Elmasry, then traveled abroad for advanced learning in Tunisia, Algeria, and Egypt. In Cairo, he studied under Mufti Maḥmoud Shabieb al-Mālikī, a student of the renowned Al-Azhar scholar Shaykh Aḥmad Ṭāhā Rayyān. Imam Ali later earned a Graduate Diploma in Shariʿah and Maliki Fiqh from Al Majd Institute.