The Mission
Ages 11-14
Q-lab Level 2
A higher-level Q-lab track where learners use modeling, spatial logic, science systems, and reasoning to become confident self-learners.
OnlineGoogle Meet
HoWPakistan's first resource center
Over a thousand years ago, Baghdad's Bayt al-Hikmah gathered scholars from every civilization to translate, question, and build on each other's ideas. It became the mind of the Islamic Golden Age, not because it taught answers, but because it protected the habit of asking.
We're rebuilding that same spirit here, for a different generation. Every exhibit, experiment activity, and conversation at House of Wisdom exists to do one thing: put a child's curiosity in the driver's seat, the way it was in Baghdad's original House of Wisdom, long before "education" came to mean sitting still and memorizing.
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📖 Resource Center & Reading Sanctuary
The House of Wisdom Library
🏛️ Real House of Wisdom Library📖 RESOURCE CENTER & READING SANCTUARY
"A library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life."
— Henry Ward Beecher
Our sanctuary brings together over 1,000 curated titles spanning classic Urdu literature, rare Pakistan Studies, business, spirituality, and a dedicated children's reading corner.
📚 1,000+ Curated Titles📜 Patras Bukhari Collection🧸 Children's Corner
🏛️ The Spirit of Bayt al-Hikmah
Preserving Curiosity & Wisdom
Over a thousand years ago, Baghdad's Bayt al-Hikmah brought scholars together from every corner of the known world. They translated, they argued, they preserved knowledge that would have otherwise disappeared. It wasn't really a building. It was a belief that curiosity matters, and that what a civilization reads says something about its soul.
📚 Islamabad's Literary Sanctuary
Rare Collections & Children's Corner
House of Wisdom's library carries that same spirit. The shelves move from Patras Bukhari's timeless Urdu writing to business books, spirituality, and Pakistan Studies, including titles you genuinely can't find anywhere else in the country. There's a children's corner too, full of picture books, world records, and stories with real lessons in them.
✨ Come sit for a few hours instead of another café afternoon. This is where Islamabad falls back in love with books, the same way Baghdad did, centuries ago.
Literature & Poetry
Urdu Classics
Timeless literature, poetry, and philosophical works from master Urdu authors.
Heritage & History
Pakistan Studies
Deep dives into the historical, cultural, and political heritage of the region.
Curiosity & Stories
Children's Corner
Engaging stories, vibrant magazines, and educational fun to inspire young minds.
Testimonials
What families and educators say
🏛️ Visitor Review
"I have visited many educational institutes, but this is the first time having such a unique experience. I recommend people from public sector, and the private sector to see and observe how they have setup such a lively and wonderful place that truly reminds us of 'Dar ul Hikmah' from Baghdad."
✓🌱 Parent Review
"House of Wisdom truly lives up to its name as an "Intellectual Playground." It is an excellent choice for families looking for a place where children can grow academically, socially, and creatively. Highly recommended!"
✓🎓 Educational Leader
"Here Science is connected with Islam and the confusion of children is removed. The visual exhibits, toys and the conceptual learning in HOW really stand out for me."
✓The Mentors & Learning Pathways
Meet Our Mentors & Programs
Every mentor and learning track at House of Wisdom exists to protect and ignite curiosity. Explore our mentors, trained facilitators, and discovery courses side-by-side below.
Irfan Sarfraz
Founder & DirectorEngineer turned civil servant turned educator. After 14 years shaping government policy, Sir Irfan walked away to homeschool his four children. That experiment became House of Wisdom — a space where curiosity leads, not curricula. He now trains mentors and runs 1:1 sessions.
MathematicsScienceLife SkillsCurriculum Design
Mentors Lab Graduates
Trained FacilitatorsTwo months, Saturdays and Sundays, online or onsite. It teaches an adult how to learn and teach in a connected way, then carries them to the point where they can run sessions themselves. Free access to the HoW library runs with the programme.
MathematicsLanguageScienceSocial sciencesLife skills
APP Program Alumni
Parent & Teacher MentorsParents and teachers who completed the APP (Awareness, Perspective, Purpose) Program — a guided intellectual journey across creation, planet Earth, civilization, and mathematics. They now bring that wider lens into their homes, classrooms, and community circles.
ScienceSocial SciencesMathematicsLife Skills
Mentors Lab
Designing the self-learnersTwo months, Saturdays and Sundays, online or onsite. It teaches an adult how to learn and teach in a connected way, then carries them to the point where they can run sessions themselves. Free access to the HoW library runs with the programme.
MathematicsLanguageScienceSocial sciencesLife skills
Q-lab Level 2: Modeling to Mastery
Ages 11-14 • Open RegistrationA higher-level Q-lab track where learners use 3D modeling, spatial logic, physics systems, and reasoning to become confident self-learners who ask why, how, and where else.
Spatial LogicAlgebra ModelingParticles & WavesEquilibriumGoogle Meet
Q-lab Level 1: Foundation to Application
Ages 9-11 • Open RegistrationA foundational Q-lab track that helps children discover math and science through playful questioning, real-life examples, and intuition. Children see math and science everywhere.
Number SenseFractions & RatiosSun-Dam-Fan RelaysAtoms & MatterOnsite at HoW
Kids Club 7.0
Ages 7-14 • Flagship ProgramFour weeks of skill-building activities in communication, history, creativity, critical thinking, science, sustainability, and Urdu in a vibrant, supportive discovery environment.
Mental MathsScience TamashaLingo PlayhouseTime TravellerUrdu Mehfil
Summer Camp 2026
Ages 9-13 • Summer TrackChildren build practical skills through upskilling modules and HoW's Wisdom Camp activities covering financial literacy, safety awareness, arts, baking, and visual storytelling.
Financial LiteracyVisual StorytellingSafety AwarenessScience TamashaArt & Craft
Faith Over Fear: Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
Ages 11+ • Online GatheringAn inspiring online gathering on courage, sacrifice, and the ultimate test of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) featuring an introduction to House of Wisdom and reflections by Sir Irfan.
Islamic Golden AgeSacrifice & CourageDeep PerspectiveInteractive QA
Harvesting Event: Gandum Kahani
Families • Onsite ExperienceWalk through the fields, witness the harvest, and understand the journey food takes before reaching your plate. An unforgettable hands-on nature discovery day for families.
Field to PlateHarvest EcologyAgricultural RootsFamily Discovery
APP Program 8
Parents & Teachers • 4-Week JourneyA guided intellectual journey across creation, planet Earth, life, civilization, modernity, and mathematics. Designed for adults who want a connected view of knowledge.
Universe CreationLiving PlanetCivilization & CultureMath in Daily Life
Moments & Memories
Events and Tours
Events
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View AlbumJumat ul wida
On Jumma-tul-Wida, the last Friday of Ramadan, The House of Wisdom hosted a heartfelt community gathering featuring free Iftaar, Quran Khwani, and collective duas.
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View AlbumInternational Day of Women and Girls in Science – Science Exhibition
On International Day for Women and Girls in Science (Feb 11), young students showcased inspiring science projects, from tsunamis to glaciers, at a vibrant exhibition.
Tours
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View AlbumPak Monument Photos
House of Wisdom took families to Pakistan Monument, where children and parents explored the museum together, tracing the story of Pakistan's history, art, and culture.
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View AlbumPost office
On this day, a group of young students visited the Pakistan Post office to see how mail actually works, exploring old stamp collections and daily operations.