In the quiet community of Sandor, Baloi, Lanao del Norte, stands Maahad Nurul Huda Dimalna Al-Islamiyah — a madrasah whose walls have long witnessed generations of learners seeking both knowledge and faith. Built in 1970, its humble structure has served more than a hundred students each year, standing firm for over five decades without a single rehabilitation.
For years, the community dreamed of giving their beloved madrasah a new life, but the means to do so always seemed beyond their reach.
Driven by hope, the administrators and teachers once traveled several hours to Zamboanga del Sur to seek help from a larger, well-established madrasah. Despite their determination, their efforts ended in disappointment — no assistance came, and their dream of rebuilding remained a distant vision.
That changed when Maahad Nurul Huda Dimalna Al-Islamiyah became part of the Madaris for Peace and Resilience (MPR) Project implemented by ECOWEB, Inc., SNACF, ICOMMAS and THUMA with support from GCERF. Through the project, the administrators and asatidz embarked on a transformative journey — one that reshaped not only their institution but their perspective on what was possible.
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One of the highlights was the Project Proposal Writing Workshop under the MPR Project. Despite limited resources, the team from Nurul Huda eagerly embraced the training and coaching sessions. They learned how to craft compelling proposals and, more importantly, how to present their ideas with confidence to potential partners.
Their perseverance and faith finally bore fruit. Through the tireless efforts of Aleem Said Musa Adaong and Muhammad Bin Abu Zaid, private individuals and organizations from Saudi Arabia extended their support directly and funded the reconstruction of the madrasah.
What was once a fading structure built in 1970 was reborn as a five-classroom cemented building, inaugurated on October 5, 2025 — a lasting symbol of renewal, learning, and resilience.
For Sharifa Dimacangan, the administrator of the madrasah, this milestone is more than just a physical transformation.
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Meanwhile, the Mudira (Principal) of the madrasah expressed her deep gratitude for the project’s support.
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The story of Maahad Nurul Huda Dimalna Al-Islamiyah is one of faith, perseverance, and transformation. From traveling long distances in search of help that once never came, to now standing tall with a newly rebuilt madrasah, they have proven that empowerment begins when people are given the tools to believe in their own capacity.
Today, their five-classroom building stands not only as a structure of cement and stone but as a symbol of resilience, unity, and renewed hope — a testament to what a community can achieve when guided by knowledge, faith, and courage.
By Aisah P. Macabuat
Edited by Kin Barkly Tibang
Photos by Aisah P. Macabuat and Kin Barkly Tibang
