Real Stories. Real Impact.

The Wasila journey told by those who’ve lived it.

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“Every learner and every family who has crossed our path carries a story. Here, we collect those stories — voices of change, growth, and legacy. If you’ve learned with us, we invite you to share yours.”

“Mentored by Mr. Zakariyya from my early school years through graduation, I gained the confidence to go and try, to test ideas, learn from feedback, and try again… Wasila’s hybrid model cultivates those same habits at scale which makes me very proud to endorse Mr. Zakariya and his great initiative.”

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Mohammad Zeyad Abdulrahman Atwany
Ph.D., Engineering Science, University of Oxford

“Having Mrs Wasila Ellemdin as my high school English teacher was truly a transformative experience… She nurtured confidence, critical thinking, and clear communication.”

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Bismillah Suliman
Former Student

“During high school, I was fortunate to learn and grow under Mr. Ellemdeen’s guidance. He had a rare way of combining mentorship with genuine care which has made a lasting mark on the person I’ve become.”

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Subhan Khan
Physics at Harvard

“She has a remarkable ability to explain complex concepts clearly and engagingly. What I appreciated most was her patience, encouragement, and dedication to helping each student succeed.”

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Haseena Khan
Former Student

“My love for literature came from Apa Wasila… She encouraged me to think critically, challenge myself, and open my mind — showing me I was capable of much more than I knew.”

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Ilhaam Carim
Former Student

“Her guidance extended beyond academics, nurturing us to become respectful, capable, resilient, and independent individuals… She broadened our perspective and inspired us to make a difference.”

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Sameeha Aboo
Former Student

“As a small tribute to what you (Madam Wasila) mean to me… ‘No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world.’ — Dead Poets Society.”

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Ali Haider Malik
Student

“What stood out most was her ability to create a supportive environment where we felt confident to express ourselves and reach our potential… lessons that continue to influence me long after high school.”

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Muhsinah Ismail
(Al-Asr Educational Institute, Grade 12 – 2020)

“When I told my parents my new English teacher was Mrs Ellemdin, my father said, ‘Oh, the same teacher who taught me — you have a really good teacher.’”

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Salmaan Haffejee
Former Student

“Madam Wasila fostered intellectual curiosity and encouraged us to develop our own perspectives… True learning happened when we were given space to explore ideas and question assumptions.”

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Aadilah Ebrahim
Former Student

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John Doe
New User

“This is a fantastic new testimonial. The process of adding it was straightforward and everything works perfectly.”

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“This is a fantastic new testimonial. The process of adding it was straightforward and everything works perfectly.”

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“This is a fantastic new testimonial. The process of adding it was straightforward and everything works perfectly.”

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