Darul Uloom Zakariyya

Darul Uloom Zakariyya
Established 1983
Type Islamic university
Principal Sheikh Maulana Shabbir Saloojee
Undergraduates 700
Postgraduates 619 Ulama, 137 Qira'aat Sab’ah and 42 Qira'aat Asharah graduates (mid-2011)
Location Lenasia, South Africa
Website duz.co.za

Darul Uloom Zakariyya (formerly Madrasah Zakariyya) is an Islamic university in Lenasia, South Africa with an international student population. Opened in 1983 in an agricultural area, it is now surrounded by the suburb of Zakariyya Park, which is named in its honor. Since its inception, the Darul Uloom Zakariyya has expanded, to now include a branch in Eikenhof – opened n 2000 – and a Maktab in Mandane – Soweto. The institute has gained widespread reputation due to the exemplary altruistic and spiritual philanthropy exercised by its alumni.

Logo of Darul Uloom Zakariyya
The buildings on the left are the 'alim classes. Most of them are upstairs. Most of the downstairs in taken up by the bookshop, informal library, toilets and storage area.

The Darul Uloom Zakariyya has five faculties of Study:

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