Growing Leaders,
One Sunday at a
Time.

GreenStairs Leadership Academy was founded over 25 years ago with a simple but powerful belief:

that Muslims – teenagers and adults – deserve a space to grow into confident, principled leaders who use common sense, context, critical judgement and who accountable to God for all that they do 

AND

who know why they need to know the meaning of what they say in prayer and then learn it 

Wisdom

“Every one of you is a shepherd, and every one of you is responsible for his flock.”

— Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Bukhari & Muslim)

Our Mission

Why, when, what, how much $?

We try to equip Muslim teenagers with the skills, values, and confidence to lead — in their homes, schools, communities, and eventually the broader world.

GISLA or GreenStairs is a community of young people who challenge one another, hold one another accountable, and rise together — step by step.

GreenStairs "101" is a 6-8 week introduction program where students can learn basics, reflect, and grow. New admissions are considered every two months. Classes typically last 4 hours and are on Sunday mornings in Fairfax VA at the Shirley Gate Rd masjid, (www.Icnvt.com) and via zoom (The monthly fee of at least $200 is requested - but scholarships available for eligible and motivated students.) We are at Greenstairs4me @ Gmail

Typical Class 9-1.30 pm

What we do on most class days

  • Masjid Etiquette, Prayers, Zikr, Meditation, Class Pledges

  • Review and Test of basic prayer sheet in Arabic and English

  • Practice Presentations, Small Talk, etc.

  • Discuss Current News Events (Politics, Markets, Sports, etc.)

  • Develop Critical Thinking, Debating and Interactive Discussion Skills

  • Pizza, Snacks, Games, Ping Pong, etc.

  • Field Trips & Experiences (Inter Faith, Museums, Food Banks,etc.

Our Team

Program Mentors, Coaches, Guides, Teachers

1

Instructor LG

2

Instructor TJ

Public Speaking Coaches

Student Mentors
Essay & Writing Coaches

6

Program Logistics, Website & Outreach Managers