Collaboration & stewardship“My child has become more confident working with peers and contributing in group activities. They take initiative and show responsibility, especially when tasks are divided among a team.”Parent
Collaboration & stewardship“With the recent projects we have done, I have seen that, with a team of Muslim friends, anything is possible. I have started to spot gaps in Muslim communities which I hope, inshaAllah, one day I will be able to fill with Islam.”Lote Seed student
Collaboration & stewardship“[My Child] was very confident presenting her presentation. I was standing outside her room listening and was pleased, Maa Shaa Allah.”Parent
Collaboration & stewardship“As a team leader, I learned what it was to take complete responsibility, effectively manage tasks, and also keep my eye on the deadline. As a team player, I learned to play my part, pitch my ideas, and help to build on other ideas.”Lote Seed student
Service & societal change“[My Child] is so excited about Project Noor. It is so wonderful to see her passion and energy for this and also hear her ideas, Ma Sha Allah. She has been talking about what she would like to do in the future to contribute to and help society. It is amazing, Alhamdulillah.”Parent
Collaboration & stewardship“These projects have taught me what it means to be part of a team and how I should act and contribute to the project. It has also taught me consistency with the weekly meetings.”Lote Seed student
Service & societal change“[My Child] started to be more interested in helping orphans, asking me about orphanages, and getting involved and assisting.”Parent
Service & societal change“Seeing the determination and care from Al-Quds, my desire to make an impact has increased. I aim to have the beautiful character and determination the Al-Quds team members have, and to impact others the way I have been impacted by this scholarship.”Lote Seed student
Service & societal change“[My Child] has a desire to contribute, and has seen first-hand from the Al-Quds team what such contributions look like.”Parent
Service & societal change“Through the projects we did at Al-Quds and even the mentorships, I feel like I want to make a change to society, for myself, for my family and for the Muslim community, because we are the change we want for the future.”Lote Seed student
Vision & purpose“My child is beginning to think more deeply about their future goals and how these align with their values and purpose as a Muslim.”Parent
Service & societal change“The AQ Scholarship has definitely impacted my desire to make a positive impact and reshape society for the better. I had often thought it would be nearly impossible to make any small changes to my community, never mind society, however through this scholarship I have realised that is not the case.”Lote Seed student
Vision & purpose“I feel like he needed that guiding light, and alhamdulillah he has been more clear about his future goals. Hopefully he will be more so in coming times, in shaa Allah.”Parent
Service & societal change“I have learnt so many different valuable lessons and improved not only as a Muslim but also as a person, and I hope one day, inshaAllah, I can do the same for others.”Lote Seed student
Vision & purpose“[My Child] found the excursion to Cambridge interesting and insightful, opening his eyes to possible future avenues.”Parent
Service & societal change“After doing the Project Noor reflection essay, it made me think about the condition we are in and what we can do, no matter how small, to help our Ummah. This has definitely influenced me to try and make a positive impact on our society, starting with those in our own community.”Lote Seed student
Vision & purpose“I have learnt more about my purpose as a Muslim. I have learnt that I should be steadfast in my faith, by performing my prayers, reading Qur’an and doing dhikr, but also push to gain knowledge, both religious and general.”Lote Seed student
Vision & purpose“Alhamdulillah, through being a student at Al-Quds Academy I have a clear vision for what I want to do. Seeing the skills and character of the mentors made me want to be a teacher, and to care for the younger generation just like them.”Lote Seed student
Vision & purpose“One key thing that I have learnt from AQ, from its constant repetition, is to do everything purely fi sabilillah.”Lote Seed student
