MTA Experiences
The ultimate educational experiences are those experienced outside and beyond the classroom environment. Travelling offers unique learning opportunities and cultural appreciation that develop deeper understanding of the world that Allah (s.w.t) has created. The learning outcomes of such experiences are boundless.
Umrah Trips
So much emphasis is placed on the cognitive and physical development of students that we tend to miss the most important human need, which is to nurture their spiritual core. Students learn most through experience and being immersed into an environment. A Umrah trip for students provides an opportunity for students to follow in the footsteps of Prophet Ibrahim (a.s), the ‘Father of the Prophets’ and Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w), the ‘Last Prophet of Allah.’ Praying in the haram, and being present in front of the kaabah, develops student’s spiritual connection to Allah (s.w.t) and provides them with meaning and purpose in life.
Historical Trips
Families can consider trips to historical places connected to the Islamic Civilisation that allows a sense of connectedness to a great civlisation that led the world in the Medieval times, establishing foundations for human development and learning such as Türkiye and Al-Andalus in modern day Spain.
Learn about the once powerful Ottoman Empire or witness the greatest advancements in science in Al-Andulus (Spain).
Carleton Fiorina, CEO of Hewlett-Packard Corporation, 2001
“There was once a civilisation that was the greatest in the world…Its architects designed buildings that defied gravity. Its mathematicians created the algebra & algorithms that would enable the building of computers, and the creation of encryption. Its doctors examined the human body, and found new cures for disease. Its astronomers looked into the heavens, named the stars, and paved the way for space travel and exploration. When other nations were afraid of ideas, this civilisation thrived on them, and kept them alive. When censors threatened to wipe out knowledge from past civilisations, this civilisation kept the knowledge alive and passed it on to others.
And the Motto was Islam.”
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