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Introduction to
Jamia Farooqia, Karachi.
An International Islamic University
Islam in Subcontinent Indo-Pakistan
The Indo-Pakistan subcontinent has always occupied a place of
great importance because of its ideal and historical location. It has also
maintained cultural and commercial contacts with the Arab world throughout the
ages. Thus when the sun of Islam rose over the horizons of Arabia with all its
glamour, its rays enlightened the indo-Pakistan subcontinent soil. Islamic
culture and civilization began to penetrate the local population and Islamic
character started its reflection in the individual and collective lives here.
Efforts made by Muslim traders, scholars, and spiritual personalities
contributed to the growth of the power and glory of Islam. It brought into being
powerful and vast Islamic States which lasted for 800 years till the success of
British Imperialist invasion.
Impact of the prolonged Muslim rule
deserves detailed discussion and separate treatment for which a book is
required. But it will not be out of place to mention here that the standard of
Educational endeavours and cultural growth of Muslims in this area had no
parallels in the past. Also, in resisting the powerful cultural invasion mounted
by the British Imperialism and working for the survival of Islamic culture and
civilization, the scholars (Ulema) of the land wrote the finest chapter in the
history of courage, nobility, sacrifice, religious dignity and self-respect.
As is evident
upon a brief look at the history of Indo-Pakistan, efforts to preserve the unity
of Muslims and their Islamic identity during the imperial occupation, the
services rendered by Darul Uloorn Deoband and its Ulema (scholars) were not only
outstanding, exemplary and useful but were worthy of imitation in all respect.
In fact, soon after the establishment of Darul Uloom Deoband, a net work of
religious institutions (Madaaris-e-Diniyah) began covering the whole
subcontinent. Subsequent events proved that these institutions were successful
not only in resisting the colonial influence but also became the very means for
the spread of Islamic learning with such dedication which looked beyond
imagination.
Islamic Services in Pakistan
With the
creation of God-gifted state of Pakistan, a majority of religious centers and
institutions fell within the Indian borders and the paucity of such institution
in Pakistan began to be felt seriously and urgently. Soon, through the sincere
efforts of the scholars (Ulema), mosques, religious educational institutions and
organizations appeared in the newly born state numerously and thousands of such
institutions came into being. Through a well concerted efforts these
institutions sprang up in every corner of the country including Karachi, Lahore,
Hyderabad, Rawalpindi, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, to name a few. Through Allah's
bounty and mercy, these institutions are performing their duties and running
efficiently.
A great feature of these institutions, deserving the highest
praise and imitation is the fact that their finance, which reach six digit
figures are raised and met by their own resources. As stressed earlier, the
importance and necessity of religious institutions has forced itself in the
attention of people of learning. As a result of their efforts, after sometimes,
a welfare and educational institutions was set up in Shah Faisal Colony
(formerly Drigh Colony) Karachi, by the name of Jamia Farooqia
Karachi.
Foundation of Jamia Farooqia
After the
sincere kind advices and serious consultations with the prominent Muslim
scholars of their time like, Maulana Mufti Mohammed Shafi, the then Grand Mufti
of Pakistan, and Muddithul 'Asr Maulana Mohammad Yousuf Binnori, this
institution came into existence on 23rd January, 1967 A.D. through the ceaseless
efforts, painstaking and unmatched striving of Hadhrat Sheikhul Hadeeth Ustaazul
Ulema Maulana Salimullah Khan, a well known religious scholar of the
day.
Since the inception, the institution received sincere cooperation
from our late Brother Abu Muawiyah Ghaznavi and other honourable members of the
Shah Faisal Colony Seerah Committee and to which it owes its existence. We thank
these friends for their support and cooperation and hope that they will continue
to do in future as they have done in the past. May Allah give them the best of
rewards.
Introduction of the Founder
Founder of the Jamia, Hadhrat Sheikhul Hadeeth, Maulana
Saleernullah Khan son of Abdul Aleem Khan was born in District Muzaffar Nagar,
India. He belongs to Hasanpur, Lohari of Doaba, U.P. which is famous with
reference to many learned scholars and respected spiritual leaders. The
spiritual teacher (Sheikh) of Hadhrat Haji Imdadullah Mohajir Makki, Sheikh
Mianji Noor Mohammed passed his whole life in the said village.
Maulana
Salimullah Khan, since his childhood sought education in different important
religious institutions. At last in 1942, he reached Darul Uloom Deoband
(Azhar-e-Hind) to complete the scholastic career. There, in Deoband, he received
education of Quraan, Hadeeth and other related sciences through learned scholars
of the time which includes, Hadhrat Syed Hussain Ahmad Madani, Hadhrat Ezaaz
Ali, Hadhrat Mohammed Idress Kandhlavi and other prominent religious
personalities. Sheikhul Hadeeth remained busy in gaining knowledge and seeking
education till 1947. In the same year, he got the degree for completion of
Islamic studies.
Then he was given the responsibilities teaching and some
administrative matters in Madrasah Miftahul Uloom, Jalalabad, India, situated in
his own locality, under the supervision of his teacher Hadhrat Maulana
Masihullah Khan. After continuous efforts of 8 years, the institution became so
reputed that Darul Uloom Deoband and other big institutions started welcoming
the students of the institution.
After working for eight years in this
institution, Hadhrat Sheikhul Hadeeth came to Pakistan for teaching in Darul
Uloom Tando Allahyar, Sindh, founded by Hadhrat Maulana Shabbir Ahmed Usmani. He
taught there for 3 years and then came to Darul Uloom Karachi, a well known
religious institution of Pakistan. In Darul Uloom Karachi he taught, Quraan,
Hadeeth, Fiqh, History, Mathematics, Philosophy and Arabic literature. In the
meantime, he had been teaching in Jamiatul Uloomil Islamia, New Town, Karachi,
as visiting faculty for a year on intense and repeated requests of Hadhrat
Maulana Mohammed Yousuf Binnorl.
Almighty Allah has gifted him with a
strong and natural religious enthusiasm, that is why he was not satisfied with
his even successful services and always thought for the necessity of such a
religious institution which can fulfill the needs and demands of today as
well.
Therefore, in 1967, he laid the foundation of Jamia Farooqia
Karachi. His sincere efforts have been so much blessed by Almighty Allah that
since its foundation till now, the Jamia has advanced a long way in Islamic
Education and related fields which seems almost unbelievable.
Today Jamia
Farooqia is famous and known inside and outside Pakistan as a international
university of Islamic studies. This all is only due to sincere efforts of
Hadhrat Sheikhul Hadeeth and by the grace of Almighty Allah.
Besides,
realizing the services of Hazrat Sheikhul Hadith in the field of Islamic
education, he was elected for the position of General Secretary of Board of
Religious Educational Institutions in Pakistan (Wifaqul Madarisal Arabia,
Pakistan) by all the scholars of Pakistan. After sometimes, while appreciating
his unmatched services, he was elected as President of Board. He still holds the
same position in the Board even after years.
Board of
Religious Educational Institutions in Pakistan, is a large organisation. The
number of its membership reaches to more than seven thousand religious
institutions in Pakistan. In beginning as Secretary General, he had done the
services for raising the importance of the Board, advancement and organisation
of religious institutions and increasing the standard of education which is the
brightest chapter of the history of Board.
We pray to Almighty Allah for
good health and valuable life of Hadhrat Sheikhul Hadeeth. Aameen.
It is included in the objectives of Jamia Farooqia from the
beginning that:
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To preserve and preach the true Islamic faith among the Muslim
Ummah.
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To make ceaseless efforts to keep the attitude of masses within
Quraan and Sunnah by providing essential and basic Islamic education.
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To eradicate illiteracy, bid'ah (religious innovation), and
other religiously distorted influences.
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To adopt suitable means to propagate Islamic learning
throughout the world.
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To preserve and preach the true Islamic education and produce
erudite scholars for this purpose.
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To produce true, authentic and standard material for further
Islamic research.
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To produce the quality of sincerity, piety, abstinence along
with the education in learners and seekers of Islamic education.
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To coordinate with the different Islamic educational
institutions in other parts of world against illiteracy and
faithlessness.
The Principles of the Jamia Farooqia
It is expected that all the people connected with the Jamia
whether a teacher, a student or supporter must follow the path of Ahlus Sunnah
Wal Jamaa'ah as explained in the Quraan and demonstrated in the life of Holy
Prophet (SallAllaho alaihi wasallam) or acted upon by his Sahaabah (the
Companions). He must shun innovation in religion (Bid'ah) and other sinful acts.
He should not have any place in his heart and mind for this mortal world and
should be influenced with the concern and hope for Aakhirah (the Hereafter),
following the footsteps of Sahaabah, Tabi'een (the nearest followers of
Prophet's Companion), and Ulema (the Scholars) and Mashaaikh (the Spiritual
guides) of Darul Uloom Deoband.
The Jamia considers it an honour to link its lineage in
learning with Imamul Hind Hadhrat Shah Waliullah Bin Abdur Rahim, a great
spiritual leader and learned scholar of subcontinent Indo-Pakistan. The
services rendered by Hadhrat Shah Waliullah to revive Prophetic teachings (Sunnah)
and the inimitable sacrifices made by him for the preservation and protection
of Islamic society are worth being written in letters of gold. He was the true
lover of Islamic learning and a model of piety in this part of the earth.
After him, the mantle of his vision and perspicacity fell on the shoulders of
great scholars, Ustaazul Ulema Maulana Mohammad Qasim Nanotavi and the
Jurisrprudent of the Era (Faqeehul 'Asr) Maulana Rasheed Ahmad Gangohi, as the
custody of his teachings, charcter, and capabilities of Imamul Hind. Through
these saviants, the blessed chain of guidance and learning and their ways of
thinking were transferred to scholars of Deoband.
Keeping the objectives in view, the Jamia has based its
programme of instruction on Quraan, Hadeeth (Prophetic Traditions) and Fiqh
(Islamic Law). The syllabus of the Jamia is distinguished by the fact that
through it, considerable number of expertise can be achieved in Islamic learning
and knowledge in a short time. The objectives of the Jamia include the character
buildings, indoctrination of the dedicated scholars (Ulema). Therefore, every
effort has been made in the syllabus that the students may not lack anything in
terms of training, in terms of learning and application or in terms of sincerity
and contentment.
Subjects Included in the Syllabus
Quraanic Sciences (Uloom ul Quran),
Sciences related to Tradition i.e. Hadeeth (Uloom ul Hadeeth), Phraseology of
Hadeeth (Mustalih al Hadeeth), Sciences of Jurisprudence of Islam (Uloom ul
Fiqh il Islami), Sciences of Principles about the Jurisprudence of Islam (Uloom
ul Usool ul Fiqh) Sciences of Faith about Hidden Facts (Uloom ul Kalaarn)
Sciences related to the Pious Life and Character of Prophet (SallAllahu alaihi
wasallam) (Uloom ul Seerat un Nabawiyyah), Islamic History (Uloom ul Tareekh
ul Islam), Arabic Literature (Uloom ul Adab il Arabi) Sciences of Etymology
and Syntax (Uloom ul Nahw was Sarf), Sciences of Meaning and Rhetoric (Uloom
ul Ma'aani wal Balaaghah), Comparative Study of Religions and Sects (Uloom ul
Maqarinat ul Adiyaan wal Firaq), Arithmetic (Ilm ul Hisaab), Economics (Uloom
ul Ma'aashiyaat), Political Science (Uloom us Siyaasiyaat), etc.
The syllabus is approved by the
Executive Committee of the Board of Religious Educational Institutions (Wafaq
ul Madaaris al Arabiyah) Pakistan.
Education in the Jamia has different stages, as follows:
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Tahfeez ul Quran.
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lbtadaaiyah (Primary) for 5 years.
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Mutawassitah (Middle) for 3 years.
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Thaanawiyyah Aammah (Secondary) for 2 years.
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Thaanawiyyah Khaassah (Higher Secondary) for 2 years.
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Aaliyah (Bachelor level) for 2 years.
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Aalimiyyah (Masters level) for 2 years.
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Takhassusaat (Specialization in various fields) for 2 years.
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Ma'had ( a separate system of Islamic studies in Arabic language) for 6 years.
Conditions for Admissions
The Jamia accepts those students for a class who have
successfully passed the previous level or class. For example, those who have
passed primary will be admitted to Middle, those who have passed Middle will get
admission in Secondary and so on. Students emigrating from other institutions
are subject to examinations to ascertain their scholastic level. Students,
seeking admission for specialization and research, are required to have secured
at least "A" grade (Jayyad-Jiddan) in the examination of Aalimiyyah (Masters)
held every year of in the supervision of Board of Religious Educational
Institutions (Wifaqul Madarisal Arabiah), Pakistan.
Department of Hifz and Tajweed-e-Quraan
It is an important department of Jamia. In this department,
Muslim children memorize Holy Quraan by heart with very much care under proper
guidance. It is included in our aims that Muslim population should be crowded
by these Haafizeen of Quraan.
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