The film is based on rich visual content which beautifully conveys the environment of a madrassa. Most of the shots are rare in that many of the interiors, locations, activities, and daily routine are not accessible to the normal everyday person or the media. The conversations are real, honest, extempore and sometimes touching, and show the true relationship between the student and his learning environment. The interviews are direct and unplanned. The footage and interviews were conducted between a number of madrassahs. Sound and voice are an important part of the film, since the melodic recitation of the Quran is a cornerstone of the curriculum in all madrassahs. Included are collective and individual tilawat (recitation) as well as adhan (call to prayer).

Structurally the film is divided into four parts. Current perceptions, Historical background, Role in extremism, Significance of madrassahs. Muslims are required to pray five times a day, with a designated time for each prayer. The four part structure is further reinforced by separating the student’s day along the same lines, using the call for each prayer of the day as the beginning of each section.

The film recognizes that there is a problem. However, its proportion, significance and the consequent response are brought into question. The importance of addressing the real problems of terrorism and extremism, their underlying causes, and the need for a fitting and intelligent response are highlighted. Even in the worst light, the madrassah appears to be a symptom of a deeper problem rather than being the root cause of it. Much of this is conveyed through interviews, conversations and voiceover.