As a Maktab teacher, I always struggled with how to support students beyond just teaching them the basics of Islam. Many come from difficult backgrounds, and I often felt unprepared to handle their emotional and psychological needs. PICSP gave me the skills to listen properly, understand their struggles, and offer guidance rooted in both Islamic teachings and professional counselling techniques. Now, I feel much more confident in my role, knowing that I can truly support my students in a meaningful way."

PICSP didn’t just help me become a better teacher—it helped me become a better person When I joined this programme, I thought it would just be about learning techniques for counselling students. But I quickly realised it was just as much about my own personal development.
The training challenged me to reflect on my own emotions, biases, and habits as a teacher. I now approach my students with more patience, understanding, and wisdom. The insights were invaluable, and this course has truly transformed my approach to teaching.

Before PICSP, I often felt helpless when students shared their struggles-now I know how to support them properly. Many of my students come to me with problems at home, school, or within themselves. Before this course, I would either give generic advice or avoid deep conversations altogether because I didn’t know what to say.
PICSP changed that completely. I now understand how to listen effectively, how to respond with wisdom, and how to guide students towards solutions that align with their faith. I wish I had taken this course years ago!

Maktab teaching isn’t just about Qur’an and fiqh- our students need emotional and spiritual support too. Many Maktab teachers focus only on teaching Islamic knowledge, but our students need much more than that. They come to us with personal struggles, doubts, and emotional pain, and we need to be equipped to help them.
PICSP gave me the skills to be more than just a teacher-I’ve learned how to be a mentor, a listener, and a guide for my students. This programme is a must for every Maktab teacher.