Iqra Islamic School

Our building sits right on Iqra Road in Hasan Nagar, which is part of the Sivarampalli neighborhood in Hyderabad. We are a local school that focuses on giving children a normal education alongside their Islamic studies. It’s a busy place and we have kids coming in from all the nearby streets. Every morning starts with some prayers and then we move into the regular school subjects like math and science. The school isn’t very big, so we have to use every room we’ve got. The teachers are mostly people from this area who really care about the children’s future. We try to keep a bit of discipline, but it’s still a school, so it gets loud during the breaks. The classrooms have the basics like boards and benches. We don’t have a lot of money for fancy technology, so we stick to the books. Parents often stop by the gate to have a word with us or to check on their kids. It’s a very grounded and honest atmosphere. We don’t use any marketing slogans or big promises. We just want the students to have a strong foundation for their life ahead. Living in this part of Hyderabad can be hectic, but inside the school, we focus on the lessons. We deal with the usual daily tasks like fixing broken desks and organizing the exams. It’s a lot of work but it feels right for our community and we just keep going.