Seerah Quiz – a success

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Trophies Quiz Day 01

Alhamdulillah the Seerah quizzes were wonderful! Both the foundation phase and senior grades were all set to go. The questions were barely asked and the flags went up flying! A few of them even broke! Guess the excitement was too much. A brief address on the "Importance of Studying Seerah" was given, foundation phase began with nasheed "Tala'al Badru 'Alaynaa", then the quiz began. Grades R to 2 were mixed and each had their chance to … [Read more...]

Grade 4′s – A showcase of creativity.

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I gave the Grade 4's an assignment last week and to my surprise they did an excellent job. It was such a beautiful moment to walk into the classroom and see each student with their project by their side. I could not believe the dedication and creativity from each one of my Grade 4's. I must say Maasha-Allah, and may you keep your enthusiasm and commitment to this Deen forever - Aameen. The Assignment: Each student could choose either one of … [Read more...]

Qur’aans delivered to Bihar

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I have been a bit delayed with this post as it is exam time here. There's barely time to do anything else but have exam fever. Without further adieu, Madrasah Ummul Hasanaat has been informed that 112 good quality Saudi printed Arabic Qur'aans (with Indo-Pak script) and 25 Hindi/Arabic/Urdu translations of the Noble Qur'aan (by Dr. Muhsin Khan and Dr. Taqi ud Din al Hilali) has reached Bihar, India much to the delight of our brother who called … [Read more...]

99 Names of Allah Frame Assignment

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Students were given an optional task of creating a frame choosing one of the Asma al Husnaa (beautiful Names of Allah). The assignment facilitator was our arts and crafts teacher Faheemah Docrat and it was supervised by myself. Students were judged on creativity, presentation, (of actual frame and speech on what the name meant as well as how they perceived the meaning of the specific name). I was stunned by the creativity of the students. I am … [Read more...]

Rose Park Sharing Day – A Success

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Canvas painted by Grade 6 student Aadila Patel for Rose Park charity

Madrasah Ummul Hasanaat hosted it's Rose Park Sharing Day on 19 October 2011. Students purchased snack-packs and painted a picture or canvas in aid of the Rose Park Project. We thank the art team, Aadila and Faheemah Docrat for overseeing the painting. Thank you to all the donations we received. Madrasah Ummul Hasanaat, both Newcastle and Johannesburg have small numbers and we didn't think that we would raise much. It feels good to say that we … [Read more...]

Sharing Day for Rose Park

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Rose bushes line the walkway of Rose Park

Madrasah Ummul Hasanaat will be hosting Sharing Day for Rose Park on Wednesday, 19 October 2011 at the premises of Ummul Hasanaat from 14h00 to 17h00 (within normal madrasah time). Buy a snack pack consisting of a rose cupcake, two mini pizzas (about 9cm in diameter), a lollipop and a glass of juice for R25. All monies must be brought well before 18 Oct as orders will be taken for the packs. The snack pack can be purchased by all students … [Read more...]