Community/School Characteristics and History

Nur-Ul-Islam Academy (NUIA) has a rich history that dates back to the late 1970s, when a group of Muslim individuals in South Florida came together to provide Islamic education, initially offering classes in Arabic and basic Islamic principles in their homes.

In 1983, the group formalized their efforts by registering a non-profit corporation, Nuri-Al-Islam of South Florida, Inc., which later changed its name to Nur-Ul-Islam of South Florida, Inc. The organization continued to grow, and by 1989, they had purchased a 4-acre parcel of land in Cooper City, South Florida, to establish a permanent Islamic center of learning.

Throughout the 1990s, NUIA expanded its programs, establishing a full-time school with a comprehensive curriculum that included both religious and secular studies. The academy grew rapidly, and by 1996, the stockholders had leased portable units to accommodate their increasing student body. Today, NUIA is a thriving institution with a wide range of facilities.

Some notable milestones in NUIA’s history include:

– 1983: Registration of Nuri-Al-Islam of South Florida, Inc. as a non-profit corporation

– 1989: Purchase of a 4-acre parcel of land in Cooper City, South Florida

– 1991: Revision of NUI’s by-laws and expansion of its programs

– 1996: Establishment of Nur-Ul-Islam Academy, Inc. (NUIA) as a separate corporation

– 2000: Purchase of additional land and construction of new facilities

– 2013: Completion of the multi-purpose building

– 2021: Completion of the two-story Middle and High School building

NUIA’s commitment to providing quality education and promoting Islamic values has made it a reputable institution in South Florida.