Grounded in the Quran and Sunnah, informed by research and lived realities.
Prioritising tools, frameworks, and conversations that can be applied immediately.
Fostering trust, understanding, and shared responsibility among stakeholders.
Building strong relationships through early guidance and open communication.
Safeguarding the dignity, well-being, and potential of every child.
Can we truly raise confident Muslim children without structured parenting support?
This question led to the birth of the Global Islamic Parenting Network (GIPNet) at the Global Association of Islamic Schools (GAIS) Conference in 2024. It emerged in response to growing concerns about parenting within Muslim families and its direct impact on children and Islamic schools.
Ahmad Fakhri is an engineer-turned human capital strategist, international speaker, and parenting thought leader with over 40 years of experience across engineering, HR transformation, and leadership development. Beginning his career with Shell technical positions, he later transitioned into regional HR leadership across Asia Pacific and the Middle East. A certified executive mentor and behavioural profiling expert, he is also a co-author of parenting and public speaking books. As co-founder of the Global Islamic Parenting Network (GIPNet), Ahmad advocates that home is the first leadership incubator, equipping parents and educators to raise confident, values-driven future leaders grounded in belief, character, and purpose.
Jamilah Samian is the co-founder of the Global Islamic Parenting Network (GIPNet) and a Malaysian parenting author and speaker. She has written books including Cool Mum Super Dad, Cool Boys Super Sons, The Kindness Miracle, Leadership in Parenting, Raise Me Right, Parenting Generation Y & Z, and 77 Power Parent Tips, offering practical guidance for families and educators. She holds a Master’s in Dakwah and Islamic Management, a Bachelor of Psychology (Cum Laude), a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Mathematics, and a Diploma in Journalism (Distinction). Accredited by HRDC (Human Resource Development Corporation, Malaysia), which recognizes qualified trainers for professional courses, she founded Cool Mum Super Dad Consultancy and mentors parents, teachers, and leaders through workshops in Malaysia and internationally.
Kathryn Jones is the founder of Back to the Fitrah Mentoring Academy and an award-winning educator passionate about nurturing spiritual and emotional resilience. She works with Islamic schools, parents, and communities to align education and parenting with the Fitrah, the natural state created by Allah. Through her pioneering Fitrah Focused Approach, Kathryn trains and certifies educators, mentors, and coaches globally to support the well-being and growth of Muslims, adults, children and youth. Hearts transform, relationships strengthen, and families and school communities confidently navigate modern challenges with wisdom, compassion, and unshakeable trust in Allah’s guidance.
Lubna Moazzam is a parenting mentor and community educator. She began her path as an educator in 1998, working closely with parents and youth across diverse educational settings. She is a passionate O-Level and IGCSE Chemistry teacher, recognised for clarity, structure, and calm guidance. Grounded in an Islamic worldview, she designs and conducts youth programmes focused on character building, ethical awareness, world affairs, and the responsible role of youth in today’s challenges. Parents and students seek her counsel for subject selection and career planning. As a mother of three, including experience with homeschooling, she brings wisdom shaped by both professional practice and lived parenting.
Zahra Yusuf is one of the founding mothers of Al Hidaayah Academy, an Islamic secondary school founded in 2016, that is rooted in the philosophy of nurturing the whole child to thrive in a dynamic world.
She is also a co-founder of Sisters Halaqa Foundation, a non-profit non governmental organization dedicated to addressing issues affecting women, children, and the Muslim ummah at large. The foundation conducts a range of programs including women’s development initiatives, teen development programs, and premarital and marital counseling.
Zahra has a deep interest in Islamic tarbiyyah and its transformative power in reforming the ummah, one individual at a time. A student of knowledge, she is particularly passionate about tadabbur of the Qur’an, drawing lessons, principles, and lived guidance from its teachings to inspire personal and collective reform.
She is a wife and the mother of five.
Datin Dr Sabariah Faridah binti Haji Jamaluddin is a prominent Malaysian educationist specialising in early childhood and integrated Islamic education. She holds a PhD in Early Childhood Care and Education from Universiti Tun Abdul Razak, a Master in Education (Early Childhood) from UNITAR, and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Carleton University, Canada.
She is best known as the Chief Academic Officer of Little Caliphs International, where she developed the Little Caliphs® Programme, an internationally recognised preschool curriculum that integrates Islamic values, creativity, and English-based learning. Datin Dr. Sabariah is also the Founder and Executive Director of Integrated Islamic School Shah Alam (IISSA) and a Founding Patron of the Integrated Islamic School Network (IISN).
Her career includes roles as a lecturer, teacher trainer, curriculum consultant, and advisor to Islamic schools locally and internationally. A strong advocate of holistic, Quran-centred education, she believes in nurturing belief, character, leadership, and academic excellence from an early age. She is also a mother of five and an active contributor to the Islamic education community.
Dr. Fatimat Adebiyi is a faculty at Northern Michigan University, United States; a member of Al-Falah Education, Design, Evaluation, and Research Center (AFEDERC), an education support services company incorporated in Michigan, United States; and a member of Global Islamic Parenting Network (GIPNET). She is a scientist and educator by profession. To her credits are a Doctor of Philosophy degree (Aquaculture) from the reputable Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia, a Master of Arts degree (Educational Studies – Teaching and Learning Concentration) from the University of Michigan, United States, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the Usmanu Dan Fodiyyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria. She also has certifications in Child Development and Guidance as well as Love and Logic Parenting. In addition, she earned a certificate in Islamic Psychology and Counseling to increase her knowledge, understanding, and develop skills using the Islamic perspectives of psychology and counseling to better support students, families, educators, schools, policy makers and researchers in the education industry. She is an education thought leader and consultant with about 24 years of teaching and research experience, which spans early childhood, elementary, secondary and higher education. She has worked as an educator, counselor, school administrator, and researcher with peer reviewed publications during her career. One of her career goals is to support families, educators, schools, policymakers and education researchers in achieving their project goals through education design and research. She is passionate about parenting, teaching, and learning as well as supporting families, educators and schools to solve problems that are related to parenting and education. She is happily married with children.
Islamic schools educate the child. But who educates the parent?
The GIPNet Global Survey (March 2025) identified several critical gaps:
These findings highlight an urgent need for structured, belief-based parenting support aligned with modern life. Without addressing these gaps, the values taught in Islamic schools struggle to take root at home.
GIPNet aims to become a global repository of Islamic parenting resources: a centralised, multilingual platform offering books, videos, toolkits, and structured programs designed for today’s Muslim families.
As Br. Zaffar Ahmed, founding President of GAIS, aptly states:
“Together we care for the child we share.”
Rooted in the concept of Tajdīd (renewal), GIPNet seeks to:
By empowering parents with practical, belief-centred resources, we strengthen the homes that stand behind every Islamic school. This initiative transforms parenting from a private struggle into a shared global responsibility.
With collective support, we can bridge the critical gap between school and home, cultivate resilient Muslim families, and raise a generation anchored in belief and prepared for today’s challenges.
Parenting today is more complex than ever. Families are navigating rapid social change, digital influence, and growing emotional and behavioural challenges among children and youth. Many parents and educators seek guidance that is faithful, relevant, and practical, yet struggle to find trusted, connected support.
GIPNet exists to bridge that gap.
We serve as a global network that:
Our work recognises that raising a child is not the responsibility of parents alone, but a shared amanah entrusted to families, schools, and society.
Global Islamic Parenting Network
GIPNet is a global platform supporting parents, educators & community leaders to raise children with strong Islamic identity, akhlaq & leadership readiness.
✅ GIPNet also serves as a BRIDGE between Home and School, so both stand as one team in nurturing the child.
Parenting challenges today are real: gadgets, identity confusion, mental health, peer pressure.
✅ stronger Home–School partnership (no more blame game)
✅ Islamic guidance
✅ research-based solutions
✅ practical tools & frameworks
✅ global support network
To raise children who are:
belief-rooted emotionally strong morally grounded leadership-ready
for the Ummah & humanity.
✅ Parents (kids/teens/special needs)
✅ Educators & school leaders
✅ Mosque & community leaders
✅ Youth mentors, counsellors, trainers
✅ Organisations passionate about future-ready children
Parenting needs an ecosystem:
Home + School + Mosque + Community
GIPNet strengthens this ecosystem so parents don’t feel alone.
GIPNet combines:
Quran & Sunnah + contemporary parenting research
Global network + practical local application
✨ GIPNet is a neutral connector creating positive parent–teacher relationships, working together, not separately.
GIPNet strengthens collaboration by:
✅ aligning parenting + schooling values
✅ building mutual respect between parents & teachers
✅ providing shared tools (common language / frameworks)
✅ creating win-win communication channels
✅ helping both parties “stand as one” for the child
✅ Home–School collaboration & child wellbeing ecosystem
✅ Tarbiyah & Islamic identity
✅ Parent-child connection & communication
✅ Discipline with compassion & boundaries
✅ Emotional intelligence & resilience
✅ Screen time, gadgets & cyber safety
✅ Teen issues & puberty guidance
✅ Family visioning & goal setting
✅ Raising future leaders
✅ Home–School alignment toolkit
✅ Webinars & masterclasses
✅ Parenting toolkits & templates
✅ Guides, articles & frameworks
✅ Parenting circles & support community
✅ Youth leadership content
GIPNet is Islamic-based. Some resources may also benefit non-Muslims who appreciate belief-based values, family strength & character development.
GIPNet is a global collaborative parenting movement. Some programmes may be free/sponsored/fee-based to ensure sustainability & quality delivery.
You can join as:
✅ Member (Parent/Educator)
✅ Partner (School/Mosque/NGO)
✅ Volunteer
✅ Contributor (Writer/Speaker/Expert)
✅ Quran & Sunnah-aligned principles
✅ input from scholars & practitioners
✅ backed by research
✅ balanced, respectful & non-judgmental approach
GIPNet focuses on education & resources. Where possible, members can be connected to trusted counsellors/parenting coaches/partner organisations.
You can help by:
✅ writing/translation
✅ speaking/training/coaching/counseling
✅ hosting parenting circles
✅ media & content support
✅ mentoring youth
✅ volunteering in events
✅ supporting Home–School relationship building projects
YES. GIPNet collaborates with mosques, schools, NGOs & community groups to strengthen family development programmes.
We can support:
✅ Parenting talks/forums
✅ Educator training
✅ Youth leadership programmes
✅ family vision workshops
✅ mosque-based family initiatives
✅ Home–School alignment sessions (Parent–Teacher Unity)
✅ Social media updates
✅ Newsletter (if available)
✅ WhatsApp broadcast/community
Both ✅
✅ global network
✅ local implementation
✅ share GIPNet with friends
✅ volunteer
✅ sponsor programmes
✅ contribute expertise/resources
✅ introduce schools & mosques for partnership
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