“Glory be to Him who has subjected this to us.” (Quran 43:13)
The day ends with a short journey home. Everyone is clean, tired and in good spirits.
This is a short part, but a happy one.
| When | Where | The heart of it |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30pm to 5:00pm | The minibuses, then home | Carrying the day home |
On the minibus
Count everyone on as they board. Muddy clothes are in their bin bags in the luggage space. Because everyone is clean, there is no need to protect the seats.
Mums and daughters sit together. The leaders sit among them.
Let the mood lift. Singing, nasheeds and laughter are all welcome. You may also invite a few people to share a favourite moment.
Say the travel dua together at the start.
Seatbelts stay on throughout. If the driver needs quiet on a tricky stretch, say so kindly.
Arriving back
The minibuses return to the madrasah. A leader meets each family and ticks each girl and each mum off the register.
Offer a warm word and a thank you to each mum and daughter. Mention one thing you saw them do well.
Make sure every girl goes home with her mum, or with a named adult. If a girl’s parent is late, a leader waits with her.
Looking after everyone afterwards
When you get home, a short checklist helps.
- Register complete, every girl collected
- Lost property gathered and labelled
- Any injuries or concerns recorded
- Driver thanked and paid
- A short message sent to all families
Tell families to expect tired and hungry girls. Suggest a warm meal and an early night.
A dua for the end of the day
Before bed, you might say a simple dua, thanking Allah for safety and asking Him to ease the lives of those who are still on the road.
Sleep well, and insha’Allah the day will stay with you.