At Globe Islamic School (GIS), we believe that spiritual journeys should also be transformative educational experiences. Our Umrah Plus Program is not just a pilgrimage—it’s a curriculum-integrated immersion into Islamic history, leadership, and personal development. Here’s how we take students beyond tourism to true tarbiyah (education of the soul).
1. Why GIS’s Umrah Plus Stands Apart
✅ Academic Integration: Prepares students through 6-month pre-departure coursework
✅ Prophetic Leadership Focus: Sites visited become living classrooms
✅ Safety Assurance: 1:4 teacher-student ratio with certified medical staff
Program Highlights:
- 10-day journey combining Umrah with specialized learning
- Accredited as an extracurricular credit by Indonesian Ministry of Education
2. The 3-Phase Educational Journey
A. Pre-Departure Preparation (6 Months)
📚 Classroom Component:
- Fiqh of Hajj/Umrah with 3D virtual reality simulations
- Arabic crash course focusing on pilgrimage dialogues
- Historical deep-dives into Makkah’s scholarly legacy
🛐 Spiritual Readiness:
- Monthly “Heart Preparation” workshops
- Muhasabah (self-reflection) journaling
B. On-Site Learning (Makkah & Madinah)
| Location | Educational Focus |
|---|---|
| Masjid al-Haram | Physics of the Kaaba’s construction |
| Jabal Nur | Leadership lessons from the Prophet’s ﷺ seclusion |
| Masjid Quba | Community building principles |
| Dates Market | Islamic business ethics practical |
Unique Activities:
- “Sirah Scavenger Hunt”: Students solve challenges using historical clues
- “Water Project”: Study Zamzam’s geology while serving water to pilgrims
C. Post-Trip Application
- Community Project: Students create local initiatives inspired by their journey
- “Umrah Legacy Book”: Published compilation of student reflections
3. Transformative Outcomes
Academic Benefits
🔬 Science Connections:
- Calculating prayer times using astronomy
- Studying desert ecosystems in Madinah
📜 History & Culture:
- Analyzing architectural evolution of the Haramain
- Interviewing international pilgrims about their cultures
Spiritual Growth Metrics
📈 92% of participants increase their daily salah consistency
📈 100% show improved Quranic engagement post-trip
