Character Building

At Mercy School Institute, we integrate Tarbiya (character building) in all aspects of education. This is with the aim to help students develop a strong sense of character and foster a love for learning. Through a combination of academic instruction and character development activities, students learn the importance of respect, responsibility, and perseverance. Our teachers work closely with students to help them develop the skills and habits they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom. We believe that this will help our students become well-rounded individuals who are prepared to make a positive impact in the world.

Monthly Tarbiya Themes

August

Respect — treating others in a way that shows you care
Hadith of the Month — “The heaviest thing which will be put on the believer’s scale (on the Day of Resurrection) will be good morals.” Related by Abu Dawud and At-Tirmidhi
Greeting of the Month — “Assalam Aalykum” (Arabic)
Quote of the Month — "All I ask is that you respect me as a human being." -Jackie Robinson
September

Courage — doing what you’re afraid to do
Hadith of the Month — "The strong man is not one who is good at wrestling, but the strong man is one who controls himself in a fit of rage." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Greeting of the Month — “Hola” (Spanish)
Quote of the Month — “There is no courage unless you’re scared.” -Eddie Rickenbacker
October

Attitude — a way of feeling about something
Hadith of the Month — "Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) used to say, 'The best among you are the best in character (having good manners)."'
Greeting of the Month — “Bonjour” (French)
Quote of the Month — “Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it.” -Charles Swindoll
November

Gratitude — being thankful
Hadith of the Month — The Prophet (ﷺ) said: He who does not thank the people is not thankful to Allah.
Greeting of the Month — “Guten Tag” (German)
Quote of the Month — “Count your rainbows, not your thunderstorms.” -Alyssa Knight, Age 12
December

Self Discipline — choosing and controlling your own actions
Hadith of the Month — ‘A man said, “O Messenger of Allah, advise me.” The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Do not get angry.” The man repeated that several times and he replied, “Do not get angry.” Related by Al-Bukhari.
Greeting of the Month — “Halito” (Choctaw)
Quote of the Month — "The choices we make dictate the life we lead." -Author Unknown
January

Commitment — keeping your word or promise
Ayah of the Month — O you who believe! Fulfill (your) obligations (Ayah)
Greeting of the Month — “Hello” (English)
Quote of the Month — "Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen." -Michael Jordan
February

Friendship — caring for and trusting others
Hadith of the Month — "You see the believers as regards their being merciful among themselves and showing love among themselves and being kind, resembling one body, so that, if any part of the body is not well then the whole body shares the sleeplessness (insomnia) and fever with it."
Greeting of the Month — “Xin Chao” (Vietnamese)
Quote of the Month — "A smile is the most powerful tool we have.” -Zig Zigler
March

Effort — doing your best
Ayah of the Month — Indeed, as for those who have believed and done good deeds, We do not let the reward of anyone who does a good deed go to waste.
Greeting of the Month — “Ni Hao” (Mandarin)
Quote of the Month — "Success is not an accident, success is actually a choice." -Stephen Curry
April

Integrity — doing what is right even when no one is looking
Hadith of the Month — The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Truth leads to piety and piety leads to Jannah. A man persists in speaking the truth till he is enrolled with Allah as a truthful.
Greeting of the Month — “Adaab” (Pakistan)
Quote of the Month — "Wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it. Right is right even if no one is doing it.” -Author Unknown
May

Patience — waiting with a good attitude
Hadith of the Month — The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "How wonderful is the case of a believer; there is good for him in everything and this applies only to a believer. If prosperity attends him, he expresses gratitude to Allah and that is good for him; and if adversity befalls him, he endures it patiently and that is better for him".
Greeting of the Month — “Habari” (Swahili)
Quote of the Month — “Patience isn’t just waiting, it’s behaving while we wait.” -Joyce Meyer