Fariba Kazemi is a storywriter and storyteller living in Toronto, Ontario. She founded Noor House in 2008 in order to encourage critical thinking and investigation of Islamic concepts in young minds. Noor House is a non–profit organization dedicated to teaching Islam to children and adolescents.
For years Fariba tried using different resources for teaching core Islamic values. In 2015 she established a creative and attractive method of teaching Islam that would better impress new generations. She called this method TIBS: Teaching Islam Based on Stories. Using the TIBS method, she indirectly conveys the concepts of various surahs of the Quran to readers through a modern short or long story.
In 2021, she began publishing her books under the name Noor House Publications. These books will be available worldwide to those who are looking for an attractive, unique and fun way of understanding Islam’s core of beliefs.
Books
Books
Course One
(6-8 yrs.)
Subject | Date |
Stories of the Quran | July- Aug 2024 |
Course Two
Subject | Date |
Teaching Book: "The Classmates" Based on Surah Al-Hujurat | July- Aug 2024 |
Noor House Blog
Testimonials
Testimonials
Sepideh Student for 8 years
I really enjoyed learning about Islam and the teachings of the Prophet and his family. I felt closer to God after these classes and wanted to become a better servant for Allah (swt) as well as a better daughter and friend.
Bahar Student for 8 years
I can honestly say Noor House has been one of my biggest sources of guidance and education. Noor House has helped me significantly in my journey to understand my faith and apply it to my daily life.
Kiana Student for 5 years
I have never walked in an atmosphere where I felt more accepted or welcomed. I have gained an endless amount of knowledge and more importantly I have met many who have changed my life by entering it. The people of Noor House are my family; they’re people that I know will be there with me through the ups and downs, tears and laughters. From these people I have learned control, respect, responsibility, and love. They are people I shall cherish for the rest of my life. My amazing teachers who have taught me life lessons that will help me in the hard times.
Ms. Faranak (Ardavan's mom, student for 8 years)
When we came to Canada, my biggest fear was my son and his beliefs. After I met Noor House and Islamic classes started, that was a light of the merciful God and it continues to shine after 16 years. Now I am grateful. I wish for success and prosperity for Noor House and its students.
Tasnim’s Mom (Student for two years, age 6) – 2023
Mrs. Kazemi tactfully conveys key concepts from the Quran that are otherwise hard to grasp by children. She so creatively weaves stories and delivers them with puppetry, which is quite amusing. Noor house courses have been a success with my children as they still talk about Mrs. Kazemi's stories from two years ago.
Zaki’s Mom (Student for three years, age 8) – 2023
My son joined Noor House Courses three years ago, when he was 5. Over these three years Mrs. Kazemi has explained many heavy concepts through engaging, fresh stories. Her dedication is commendable; nothing from illness to travel has stopped her from holding classes. She always receives each child with care and a warm smile. My children adore her and look forward to each class.
Mahdiar’s Mom (Student for three years, age 10) – 2023
My son has been attending Noorhouse courses for about three years. Ms. Kazemi makes the classes so attractive for the students through storytelling, puppet show and drawing. My son is so happy during the class, and can't wait for the next session to start. It is not an ordinary Quran class however kids can learn all the concepts of Islam such as Taqwa, Tawheed, Infaq and many more Quranic concepts with practical life examples.
Erfan’s Mom (Student for three years, age 11) – 2023
Ms. Kazemi is competent and patient, and she has a talent for making even the most difficult ideas simple enough for kids to grasp. My son's comprehension of the faith has also improved as a result of the classes, and he is now more eager to join in Islamic discussions and ask questions. Overall, Noor House courses have been a wonderful experience for us. To any parents who are searching for a fun and involved approach to teach their kids about Islam, I would strongly recommend it.
Elena’s Dad (Student for three years, age 9) – 2023
Ms.Kazemi is an open-minded person, bring art to teach islamic contents to children and encourage them to have a friendly relationship with God. Her magic is making intangible concepts (like Heaven, Hell…), tangible for all ages. My daughter and I love her classes and hope she can cover more surahs with her method, TIBS, soon. For sure, she had a great impact on my daughter's religious point of view. May Allah bless and help her to achieve her goal (helping kids to have a friendly relationship with God based on Quranic information).
Ava’s Mom (Students for three years, age 11) – 2023
My daughter has been participating in the Quran courses at Noor house for three years. She enjoys these classes very much. During the class, religious subjects or philosophical concepts are conveyed to the children in the forms of stories, games, and fun in a very simple and pleasant way and away from bias or prejudice. I recommend these classes to all parents who are interested in the religious and spiritual growth of their children.
