Core Values

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. 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

    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].

    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)."'

    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.

    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.

    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)

    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."

    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.

    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.

    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".

    Quote of the Month — “Patience isn’t just waiting, it’s behaving while we wait.” -Joyce Meyer