Client Meeting

Final Major Project: Al Mustafa Centre Documentary

Focus: Challenging stereotypes & providing insight into the positive realities of Islamic madrasahs in the UK.
Target Audience: General public, educational institutions, and media consumers

Key Topics to Cover
  • Health & Safety procedures
  • Safeguarding protocols
  • Enrichment activities (e.g., Smoothie Making, Boxing, Soul Space)
  • Healthy eating initiatives
  • Health & Fitness opportunities
  • Creating a safe, welcoming learning environment
  • Homework support (coming soon)
Research Areas

definition and function of madrasahs in the UK.

Common negative stereotypes (e.g., forced attendance, lack of fun, unsafe or harsh environments)

Statistical data on madrasah attendance and outcomes

Counter-narratives to challenge misconceptions

Emphasis: Madrasahs are safe, enjoyable, enriching, and forward-thinking

Filming Note / Challenge
  • Delays in capturing event-based content due to:
    • Short notice
    • Camera availability issues

Contingency: Focus on general-day shots and enrichment footage for now.

About Al Mustafa Centre (AMC)
  • Community-run, non-profit organisation
  • Registered charity
  • Dedicated to safe, inclusive Islamic education and youth development.

Visual Storyboard Outline

1. Entry Shot
A boy walks in, dropped off by a parent.
The camera follows from a low angle.

2. Wudhu & Shoes
The boy greets the teachers in the corridor
Removes shoes, performs wudhu.

3. Class Introduction
Gesture to camera for silence, Salaam greeting.

4. Learning Time
Close-up on books, recitation, and teacher guidance.

5. Enrichment Activities
Girl making smoothies, group activity shots.
Optional boxing/soul space visuals

6. Safeguarding Talk
Interview with staff member (Qaiser)
Location: Soul Space or Cafe

7. Curriculum
Whiteboard, teacher-led instruction.
Students engagement

8. Closing Shot
Students waving, a thank-you message.

Interview Questions (For Children)

  1. What is your name, and how long have you been a student at Al Mustafa Academy?
  2. What is your favourite part of coming to the madrasah?
  3. What’s something new you’ve learned here recently?
  4. How do your teachers make learning fun?
  5. What’s your favourite surah or story from the Qur’an?
  6. Do you feel safe here?
  7. What would you say to someone who doesn’t know about AMA
  8. What would you like people to understand about madrasahs?

Research

Definition of Madrasahs

The term madrasah originates from Arabic, meaning “a place of study” or simply “school” . In the UK context, madrasahs are supplementary educational institutions primarily offering Islamic religious instruction to children aged between 4 and 15 years. Abu Hanifah Foundation

Function of Madrasahs in the UK

Madrasahs in the UK serve several key functions: darulhadis.org.uk

References