What We Do Differently

At Carriers of Light, we don’t just teach – we nurture. Our approach is designed to cultivate a generation that is spiritually grounded, academically brilliant, and creatively inspired.

“Quran in the heart, Excellence in every part!”

Our Mission

At Carriers of Light, we infuse all educational experiences with the Quran and the teachings of the Beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Through role-modeling and experiential learning, students excel in faith, academics, and character. This balance fosters a lifelong love for the Quran and Sunnah, preparing students to thrive in a global society.

Our Vision

Carriers of Light envisions a generation of strong believers and ethical leaders who uplift themselves and their community through the light of the Quran and Prophetic teachings.

Living the Quran Daily

We lead by example to let our students taste the sweetness of faith and the beauty of worship

School-wide Surah Al-Kahf reading every Friday

Daily Quran reading in Ramadan to complete khatem

Jumuah khutbahs prepared and led by our boys

Student’s Daily Experience

40% of the school week is dedicated to Qur’an reading, memorization, & Tajweed, Arabic & Islamic Studies

Spiritual Nurturing & Adab

Morning Meeting

Sets the tone for the day & establishes a daily routine of starting with remembrance of Allah ﷻ

Adhkar

Recitation of traditional daily adhkar

Adab & Akhlaq

Focus on adab and akhlaq with seamless integration of Islamic tarbiya

Hadith Immersion

Learning and implementing ahadith over weeks

Our “SOAR” Standards

Core Values

Qur’anic Lens

Using the Qur’an to understand self, purpose, and the world.

Ihsan

Striving for excellence in academics, relationships, and leadership.

Tarbiyah

Nurturing spiritual, emotional, and intellectual growth through strong character.

Eethar

Fostering service and legacy that uplift and strengthen communities.

The COL Vibe

Ask any  teacher or student and they know  it. It’s happy and loving. Students want to come to this school and our alumni visit on their days off

Testimonials

“The school is like a home..it’s like a huge family and everyone has a lot of love for each other. You can tell that the teachers really care about you and your progress with your Quran and studies.”
Rumaysa Mallick, Quran Track Student

“I attended Carriers of Light from first to sixth grade and it helped me balance my Quran as well as my academics”

Daniyah Syed, COL Alum, Haafitha
“The Quran is the driving force of our school. It’s the driving force of our teachers, our students and parents. It’s the heart beat of COL.”
Ms. Batul Mirza, Lead Quran Teacher

“My experience [at COL] was one of a kind. COL taught me the Quran, and skills that I can apply to my life on a daily basis.”

Misk Samara, COL Alum, Haafitha
“One of the biggest things that impacted my life was the good influence of the people around me. The positive environment encouraged me to be a better person.”
Former Carriers of Light Student
“The teachers particularly made this journey so very special. They instilled a love for the quran in our hearts, and helped us all connect with it.”
Former Carriers of Light Student
“I’ve realized that most of my best friends I made were at COL. We were like a family to each other. We welcomed new students with warmth and made them feel one of us. The teachers also played a great role at COL for me. All the teachers were patient and kind. The family I had at COL was the best!”
Former Carriers of Light Student
“One of the biggest things that impacted my life was the good influence of the people around me. The positive environment encouraged me to be a better person.”
Former Carriers of Light Student
“I learned manners at COL by watching how the teachers were all day.”
Former Carriers of Light Student
“COL taught me to do what’s right even if everyone is doing something else.”
Former Carriers of Light Student