Islamic Education

Al-Azhar University
A prominent Islamic university in Cairo, named after Prophet Muhammad's daughter, Fatimah al-Zahra, with a history of evolving educational standards.
All-India Mohammedan Educational Conference
A forum organized by Sayyid Ahmad Khan from 1886 through 1937 to promote modern education among Muslims and foster Muslim nationalism aimed at separation from India.
Convention Nationale des Musulmans Français
A politically active branch of the Conseil National des Français Musulmans focused on the integration of Muslims in France and the reintroduction of Islam into public life.
Husayniyyah-yi Irshad
Shi'i educational and religious institution founded in Tehran, Iran in 1965, playing a pivotal role in the socio-political landscape leading up to the Iranian revolution.
Ijazah
A certificate awarded to a student upon successful completion of the study of Quran, hadith, and Islamic law, enabling the student to teach these same texts.
International Islamic Federation of Student Organizations
A worldwide organization of Muslim student associations founded in 1966, fostering the rejuvenation of Muslim thought and offering various forms of community support.
International Islamic University, Kuala Lumpur
A Malaysian institution founded in 1983 to integrate the teaching of all knowledge with Islamic values.
Islamic Universities
Overview and history of Islamic universities with their development, curriculum, evolution due to colonial influence, and modern context.
Madrasa
Establishment of learning where the Islamic sciences are taught; a college for higher studies
Nadwat al-Ulama
A reformist educational institution founded in India in 1894 aimed at connecting traditional Islamic knowledge with some Western learning.
Qarawiyin University
The Qarawiyin University: An Islamic Institution of Higher Learning in Fez, Morocco
Talim
Instruction in Quran, hadith, and Islamic law, and inspired teachings in various Islamic traditions.
Tarbiyyah
Comprehensive concept in Islam referring to upbringing, education, and overall development.
Madrasah
Explore the concept of 'Madrasah,' its historical roots, and its importance in the Islamic educational system. Understand the different functions and types of madrasahs in the Islamic world.
Dar al-Ulum
An Egyptian university established in 1872 to train teachers of modern subjects, blending religious and secular education.
Hakim, Khalifa Abdul
Scholarly contributions of Khalifa Abdul Hakim in Islamic philosophy and comparative philosophy
Zaytunah Mosque and University
A historic mosque and center of higher learning in Tunis established in the early eighth century.
Aligarh
A large town in western India known for its significant Muslim educational, political, and ideological movements since the late nineteenth century.
United Kingdom-Islamic Mission
An organization founded in 1962 to promote Islamic education, community support, and missionary work in Britain.
Islamic Education - An Overview of Religious and Secular Learning in Islam
Understand the significance of education in the Islamic tradition. Explore how religious and secular knowledge intersect and the role of religious scholars in promoting Islamic education.
Schools - Definition, Etymology, and Role in Islamic Education
Explore the concept of schools in Islamic context, the etymology of the terms 'maktab' and 'madrasah,' and the interplay between education and religious instruction within Muslim communities.
Yusuf Islam
Profiles the life, contributions, and conversion of Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, an influential Muslim figure in education and charity.
Madrasah Nizamiyyah
An influential madrasa founded in Baghdad in 1067 by Nizam al-Mulk, primarily devoted to the teaching of Shafi'i law in Sunni Islam.
Sadiqi College
Tunisian educational institution founded in 1875 by Khayr al-Din al-Tunisi, aimed at integrating Islamic and modern scientific education
Madrasah Faiziyyah
An important Shi'i theological college in Qom, Iran, with historical significance in Shi'i scholarly tradition and political activism
Subannu al-Muslimin
West African educational association advocating ideas similar to Salafi movements and focusing on religious education and Arabic.
Pesantren
Pesantren as a secondary-level Islamic education institution in Southeast Asia focused on Islamic subjects and community leadership.

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