Islamic University of Madinah
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The Islamic University of Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah was founded by the government of Saudi Arabia by a royal decree in the year 1381 AH with the intention to spread the teachings of Islam all over the world. It is located in the holy city of Medina (Madinah).
The modern university was found in 1961 as a school for higher education specializing in Islamic related subjects. Islamic University students may study Sharia, Qur'an , Dawah and Usul al-din, Hadith, and Arabic. Approximately 80 percent of the enrolled 6,000 students are international students from all over the world. The university is extremely diverse and boasts almost all nationalities from across the globe. The university offers Bachelors of Arts degrees and also Master's and Doctorate Degrees. There is also a one year diploma program that can be obtained after a student successfully graduates from the bachelors program.
Studies at the College of Sharee'ah, the first of the University’s faculties to be opened, were the first to start when the university opened.
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[edit] Objectives
The main objectives of the university are, as mentioned on their website:
- To convey the eternal message of Islam to the entire world by means of dawah, call to Islam. We aim to do this through University education and post-graduate studies.
- Inculcating and fostering the community upon practicing the teachings of Islam and worshiping the only true God, Allah alone, with utmost sincerity and devotion.
- Imparting religious knowledge to students who come from different parts of the world and fostering them to become highly qualified scholars, specialized in various Islamic and Arabic disciplines.
- Collecting, verifying, and publishing works relating to Islamic heritage.
- Maintaining and fostering scholarly and cultural ties with other universities and scientific institutions and organizations throughout the world to serve the noble cause of Islam and its great objectives...
[edit] Arabic
Students who do not know Arabic can study the Arabic Language in a two-year world renowned Arabic Institute course. If they qualify with an overall 80% average or better, they can then enter one of the university's colleges and focus on Islamic Studies.
The school reviews applications yearly. The academic year starts in September and ends in June. The year consists of two separate semesters.
[edit] Requirements for Admission
To be considered for admission, male applicants should be 25 years old or younger with a high school diploma and good grades. Their application must include photographs, copies of their passport, birth and health certificates, high school transcripts and a copy of the diploma, all verified by the Saudi Embassy of their country. Also, letters of recommendation from known Islamic organizations or personalities should be included. The applicant must review the application carefully and be sure to include all necessary information and documents.
