First Day back to School

Who is God?A poor woman’s riches A hungry woman’s bread A sad woman’s joyA sick woman’s healthWho is God?A crippled woman’s legs A deaf woman’s ears A blind woman’s eyes An tired woman's restWho is God?A troubled woman’s peace A foolish woman’s wisdom A defeated woman’s victoryWho is God?An insane woman’s sanity A dead woman’s life A lost woman’s salvation

I want to take a moment to extend a very warm welcome to everyone this morning. Whether you're are a returning student or staff or coming to Madinatul Uloom for the first time, I am delighted that you are here with us today.

Just looking at you guys fills me with  so much excitement because you are the people whom Allah has chosen ... Allah has handpicked you from the hundreds of thousands of girls ... The Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) said, when Allah wishes well for a person, Allah grants her the understanding of the religion.

You are not here for any other reason, except for the reason that Allah loves you and Allah wants you to be here.

Allah wants to be your riches, your joy, your rest.

Allah wants to be your legs, ears, and eyes.

Allah wants to be your peace, your wisdom, your salvation

Allah wants to be your sanity, your life.

When Abdullah ibn Masood came to learn Islam from the Prophet (s.a.w), the Prophet (s.a.w) took his hands in his own two hands and taught him. The Prophet (s.a.w) gave so much love and attention to each and everyone of his students. And today, I extend the same feelings toward you.  

Among us, are some of the best staff members and students in the country, the best friends and sisters anyone can wish for.

Alhamdulillah we are so lucky to be brought together, by Allah, under this building, where the framework and philosophy of our academic learning is grounded in Quran and hadith.

I'll quickly sketch some of our goals for this year:

First, our vision for the morning assembly, is to grow our staff and students in relationship with Allah. I have many stories and activities and prizes lined up – trust me, you do not want to miss them. Come here on time, get front row seats and I will show you a good time inshaAllah.

Secondly, we are all about students. Every student who walks through these doors is important to us, so if you ever feel like just another number, we are doing something wrong and I give you permission to tell me about it.

At Madinatul Uloom, we care about you and your family and we here not only to feed you intellectually, emotionally and spiritually, but to help in any way we can. We love doing it and it's why we exist! InshaAllah, I will introduce our guidance counselling and tarbiyah system to you shortly.

I pray that all your righteous dreams come true. I pray that you have a gratifying year. I ask Allah to make our education and our friendships meaningful and a means of nearness to Him amen.

Enjoy the rest of your day, and may Allah bless your studies and your personal endeavours amen.