Assalamu Alaikum! In this episode of The Muslim Nonprofit Show with Tayyab Yunus, we welcome the inspiring Sister Magda Elkadi Saleh – a three-time founder of successful Islamic schools in Tampa, Florida. With over 32 years of experience, Sister Magda shares deep insights into what it really takes to build, sustain, and scale Islamic educational institutions.
We discuss:
- Why she started three Islamic schools
- The challenges and blessings of starting from scratch
- Community trust, donors, and sustainable tuition models
- How to tailor schools to serve diverse Muslim family needs
- The mindset and mission needed to stay the course
If you’ve ever considered starting a school or nonprofit that serves the Muslim community, this episode is your roadmap.
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00:00 – Intro & Guest Introduction
01:20 – Why She Started Her First School
03:45 – From Homeschool to Full School Launch
06:20 – Scaling Up & Realizing Demand
08:10 – Three Schools, Three Models
10:50 – Mission-Market Fit & Why More Schools Matter
12:30 – Big Challenges in Starting a School
15:00 – Business Model & Tuition Strategy
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