📖 CMSL — Creative Muslim School of Learning
“Where young hearts learn with faith, confidence, and purpose.”
CMSL (Creative Muslim School of Learning) is an independent educational initiative dedicated to nurturing faith, knowledge, and confidence in young Muslims aged 4–18.
While The HeArt Centre Dergah in Birmingham provides a peaceful and inspiring venue for our classes, CMSL operates as a separate school, focused on providing high-quality, balanced Islamic education for children and young people growing up in today’s diverse society.
🌿 Our Vision
CMSL aims to empower students with a strong Islamic foundation, deep understanding of their faith, and the confidence to live as positive contributors to their communities.
We believe Islamic learning should enlighten the mind, nurture the heart, and shape character — developing confident, compassionate, and capable Muslims ready to thrive in the modern world.
🕌 Our Venue
All CMSL classes are held at:
The HeArt Centre Dergah
73–75 Shaw Hill Road, Birmingham, B8 3LJ
This tranquil and welcoming environment enhances the learning experience, allowing students to study, reflect, and connect within a community atmosphere of respect, care, and faith.
✨ Our Approach
Learning at CMSL is engaging, inclusive, and rooted in real-life relevance.
We use interactive teaching methods, discussion, memorisation, group activities, and creative expression to help students connect Islamic principles to everyday life.
Each lesson encourages critical thinking, empathy, and self-reflection — building a generation of young Muslims who are spiritually grounded, emotionally intelligent, and confident in their faith.
🕰️ Structure & Schedule
CMSL offers two progressive learning stages, ensuring steady development from foundational skills to deeper understanding.
Stage 1 — Foundational Learning
For children aged approximately 4–11 years.
Focus: Qur’anic recitation and Tajwīd, daily Du‘ās, Islamic manners (Adab), core beliefs (‘Aqīdah), acts of worship (‘Ibādah), and the stories of Prophets and Companions.
🗓️ Class Times:
- Wednesday & Thursday: 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 10 am – 11:45 am / 12pm – 1.45pm
Stage 2 — Advanced Learning & Youth Development
For students aged approximately 12–18 years.
Focus: deeper understanding of the Qur’an, Sunnah, Hadīth, Fiqh, Islamic ethics, and social responsibility.
Lessons explore current issues relevant to young Muslims — such as identity, media influence, mental wellbeing, leadership, and civic engagement — through the lens of faith.
🗓️ Class Times:
- Saturday & Sunday: 10 am – 11:45 am / 12pm – 1.45pm
🌸 Character & Confidence Building
Beyond knowledge, CMSL places strong emphasis on character formation (Adab).
Students learn honesty, respect, service, and gratitude as core Islamic values, developing the confidence to represent Islam positively in schools, workplaces, and wider society.
🛡️ Safety & Inclusivity
CMSL maintains a safe, inclusive, and family-friendly environment.
All teachers and volunteers are DBS-checked, trained in safeguarding, and committed to creating a space where every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to learn.