The Story of Al-Madina

The Story of Al-Madina 
Writing on 1st July 2016... 
Yet another chapter in my life has come to an end. (2013-2016)

Today was the last day I got to read Surah Qahaf with my Al-Madina family, the last day we prayed together, laughed together, cried together, hugged one another. The last day we gave one another advice and support whilst being together. Today a blessing was taken away from me forever, and nothing can replace this. 

A lot of us took this blessing for granted and sometimes even wished we weren't a part of it, but honestly only today all of us realised the true meaning of this. If only we could go back in time and do better, if only we could go back and make the most of our moments together. The truth is we can't. We won't. I often heard people talk about their memories and say "Those days won't come back." And I used to think to myself "Even these days won't return." But then I thought to myself "Oh well I won't miss it!" 

Only today I realised I was wrong. I failed to make the most of these moments that are now gone. All gone. But, we have learnt a lot of lessons from this change and we know that in life everyone has to move on and think about the present and future. I'll miss every memory and every moment spend within the four walls of Al-Madina School! Love you all xx - August Writes

Writing on 25th July 2019...

It has been three years since Al-Madina ended. I remember crying over it, unable to move on and get over myself. Today I look back and all I can do is laugh. Everything really does happen for a reason; sometimes it becomes very difficult to find whatever the reason may be, but only time can show us that. Here are some beautiful messages that ex-students formed about this wonderful but hopeless place we had. 

"This school has taught us all so much and it still makes me smile even though it's the reason that I feel sad. I will always cherish every moment that I spent there; from the first time I took the bus and train alone, to the time I learnt the Magnificent 99 names of [God]. The moments may have been temporary, but the memories will last forever. On the very last day of the school being open, I remember one of the amazing things that were said and I'm saying it again, ''Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened..." Al- Madina, you're one of the best things that ever happened to me, and every time I think of you, my heart pours out but you'll always be in here, in my heart and my soul forever more." - Written on 15th January 2016, 12pm.