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Al ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ was the aspiration of Mr Fazeel Arain, ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ Director and Mrs Rahat Arain, Director of Student Learning. Fuelled with a passion for holistically educating not only their own children but also other Muslims growing up in the Australian context, led them on a journey to commence Al ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ.
In late 2007, a rural property on Harvest Home Road in Epping was acquired as the site for Al ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ. This historic location is home to several heritage landmarks, including the original homestead and the bluestone barn of the Lochaber Estate, which has stood for over 160 years.
Al ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ opened its doors in 2009 with 78 students from Foundation to Year 4, operating out of a custom-built portable building. As we enter our 17th year in 2025, the ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ has grown to a vibrant community of over 1,500 students spanning Foundation to Year 12.
With a vision for quality independent ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ education, Al ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ continues to thrive, supported by a dedicated and diverse school community. Mr. and Mrs. Arain are deeply grateful for how this dream has been embraced and nurtured by the extended community.
The journey ahead is filled with promise. We invite you to be part of this exciting future with Al ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ!
BBus (Accounting), MComm (Info Systems) CPA
Fazeel comes from a commercial background that has seen him work in a multitude of roles across the accounting, technology and educational sectors. His valuable experience in these roles combined with a strong interest in ensuring that the ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ Community makes a positive contribution to Australia has seen him initiate a large scale project to develop educational centres and facilities for the ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ community.
Fazeel is a co-founder of Al ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ and has played a key role in developing the business model to establish and grow the ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ. He has a passion for innovation, creativity, and driving change. Fazeel has guided the direction of Al ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ since its inception, overseeing the expansion of its campus and its administrative growth. Prior to establishing Al ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ, Fazeel worked as a senior consultant in implementing Oracle Applications and other business solutions for large organisations, government bodies and educational institutions.
Fazeel recognises that the journey of Al ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ has just commenced and is looking forward to working with the ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ community to further develop the ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ into an institution that fulfils its strategic objectives.
BEd (Macquarie), BEng (Civil) (UNSW)
Rahat started her career as a Civil Engineer. Realising the importance of education in the lives of children, she completed a degree in Teaching and embarked on a teaching career. She is dedicated to ensuring that each child can realise their potential and develop both spiritually and academically.
As co-founder and founding Principal of Al ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ from 2009-2017, Rahat has been passionately involved in the set up of this ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ right from the grassroots. With a passion for ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ education, she teamed up with her husband to establish the first ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ school in the City of Whittlesea.
Prior to her involvement in Al ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ, Rahat has had a number of years of experience in other local ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ schools, public schools, after hours madrassas, and has also been involved in Home Schooling whilst searching for the best way of educating her own children. Being in positions of teaching, leadership, and community service for the last 15 years has helped shape her motivation for contributing to the education of the Muslim community.
Rahat was appointed as Director of Student Learning and is determined to lead the way in helping the Al ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ Community flourish as positive Muslims and citizens of Australia.