Pallisa District, Eastern Uganda
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About our school

A school rooted in faith, growing in purpose.

Discover the story behind Abu Musa Islamic Primary School, the noble companion whose name we carry and the Islamic values that guide everything we do.

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Pupils gathered outside the school campus

Alhamdulillah · Our story

A beacon of hope for our community.

Abu Musa Islamic Primary School was established to serve families and vulnerable children in Pallisa District with a quality primary education grounded in Islamic values, with the aim of becoming one of the best schools in Uganda.

Through the Sadaqah Jariyah of generous partners and well-wishers, the school has grown into a thriving campus where children learn, pray, eat and board in one safe environment. Classroom blocks, a masjid, dormitories, a kitchen and water wells have transformed daily life for our pupils.

  1. Our beginning

    The school is founded

    Abu Musa opens its doors to serve local Muslim families, orphans and the wider community.

  2. New campus facilities opened

    Classroom blocks, an administration block, a masjid, dormitories, a kitchen and water wells are opened for pupils.

  3. Orphanage opened

    The Abu Musa orphanage opens its doors, providing a home for 240 orphans.

  4. Today

    Growing together

    Welcoming pupils, families and supporters into the next chapter of the school’s story.

أبو موسى الأشعري رضي الله عنه

Abu Musa al-Ash‘ari (may Allah be pleased with him)

Noble Companion of the Prophet ﷺ

The name we carry

Named in honour of a companion of the Qur’an.

Abu Musa al-Ash‘ari, ‘Abdullah ibn Qays (رضي الله عنه), was a beloved Companion of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Known for the beauty of his Qur’an recitation, he was sent by the Prophet ﷺ as a teacher and judge to Yemen.

His life brought together beneficial knowledge, sincere devotion and service to people: the exact qualities we strive to nurture in every child who walks through our doors.

Mission & vision

Why we exist and where we are going.

Our mission · رسالتنا

To provide a quality primary education rooted in the Qur’an and Sunnah, helping every child grow in knowledge, faith and noble character.

Our vision · رؤيتنا

A generation of confident, capable and God-conscious young Muslims who uplift their families, their community and their nation.

Islamic character · Akhlaq

Six Islamic values, lived every day.

Each value is rooted in Islamic teaching and shapes how we learn, how we treat others and how we care for our school family.

إحسان

IhsanExcellence

Striving for our very best in worship and learning, mindful that Allah sees us at all times.

علم

‘IlmBeneficial Knowledge

Seeking sacred and worldly knowledge with humility, curiosity and gratitude.

أدب

AdabNoble Manners

Courtesy, gentleness and respect towards teachers, parents, elders and classmates.

أمانة

AmanahTrustworthiness

Honesty, truthfulness and caring faithfully for everything entrusted to us.

رحمة

RahmahCompassion & Mercy

Showing kindness and care to every child, especially orphans and those in need.

أخوّة

UkhuwwahBrotherhood & Sisterhood

Standing together as one united Muslim school family and supporting one another.

Our campus

Everything a child needs, in one safe place.

Our facilities allow pupils to learn, pray, eat and rest safely, whether they attend by day or board with us.

Pupils learning together in a classroom

Classroom blocks

Dedicated teaching spaces where pupils from each class learn together.

The Abu Musa orphanage building on campus in Pallisa, Uganda

Orphanage

Opened in September 2025, a safe and loving home for 240 orphans on campus.

Bunk beds inside the school dormitory

Dormitories

Safe, supervised accommodation for pupils and orphans who board during term.

A pupil holding a meal at school

Kitchen & meals

Nutritious meals prepared on site so pupils are nourished and ready to learn.

Water well on the school grounds

Water wells

Clean, reliable water on campus for drinking, cooking, washing and wudu.

People seated outside the administration block

Administration

The school office, where families and supporters are welcomed.

Leadership & Amanah

Guided by people who care deeply.

The school is overseen by a Board of Governors who protect its Islamic ethos and oversee every donation as a sacred trust (Amanah).

  • Vision and priorities. Setting the long-term direction of the school.
  • Pupil & orphan welfare. Making sure every child is safe, fed and cared for.
  • Full accountability. Overseeing donations and reporting honestly to supporters.
  • Community partnership. Working hand in hand with families and donors.

Campus video · Outside the school administration block

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