Marhaba!

I’m Fatimah Surani—a mother, educator, and lifelong learner. My journey began in 2017, while preparing my firstborn, M (then 3 years old), to enter a Madrasah in Singapore, I realized traditional reading and writing practices alone weren’t enough to spark a genuine love for learning Quran and Arabic. Determined to make learning meaningful, I started exploring fun, interactive, and hands-on approaches to nurture a love for learning first.

Inspired by brain science parenting, positive teaching strategies, and play-based learning, I created activities that were authentic, low-prep, and engaging. These not only helped my children but also resonated with other parents and educators looking to create similar experiences for their little ones.

Educational Background

Faith, family, and education have always been deeply connected in my life. Drawing from over 10 years of experience in Islamic education. 

Graduating from Madrasah Al-Irsyad Al-Islamiah (2005), Singapore Polytechnic (Diploma in Banking & Finance, 2009), and the International Islamic University of Malaysia (Degree in Arabic Language & Literature, 2013), I’ve come to value the depth of religion, the beauty of arts and language, and the practicality of Math and Science in daily life.

About Our Arabic Time

Our Arabic Time is my platform to share:

  • #OurArabicTuesday – Fun and easy Quranic and Arabic activities.

  • Brain-science teaching strategies that foster meaningful learning.

  • Playful learning ideas for parents and educators.

  • Reflections on parenting, self-growth, and creating meaningful connections with our children.

My Mission

  • Empower parents with techniques to enjoy parenthood and cherish meaningful learning moments with their children.

  • Excite parents and educators to become their children’s best teachers.

  • Inspire a generation to learn, live, and love the Quran. 

Alhamdulillah, I’m grateful that my work has impacted parents, educators, and children beyond my own three little ones. I hope to share resources, reflections, and parenting insights that have helped me on my journey—because when learning is fun, learning is easy!

Let’s Journey Together!

Join me on Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for tips, ideas, and inspiration. Let’s journey together, creating joyful and meaningful moments for our children!


Ilal liqa’ (see you soon!),

Fatimah Surani
Our Arabic Time, Author & Trainer