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|native_name = Jamea |
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|established = 1814 |
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|type = [[Private university|Private]] and Religious Theological University |
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|affiliation = [[Aligarh Muslim University]], International Baccalaureate |
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|chancellor = Late Dr. Syedna [[Mohammed Burhanuddin]] |
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|vice_chancellor = Dr. Syedna Aliqadr [[Mufaddal Saifuddin]] |
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|country = [[India]], [[Pakistan]] and [[Kenya]] |
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|campus = [[Surat]], [[Karachi]], [[Nairobi]] and [[Mumbai]] |
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|former_names = Daras-e-Saifee |
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|website = www.jameasaifiyah.edu |
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|affiliations = Aligarh Muslim University, International Baccalaureate and many more |
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''Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah'' is an Islamic Arabic Academy first located in [[Surat]], [[India]].<ref>[http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-11-06/surat/28085160_1_education-minister-walled-city-blends "From Gurukul to IBO varsity"], Times of India, 6 November 2009</ref> It was founded as a theological University for [[Dawoodi Bohra]]s in 1814 AD(1224AH)by the 43rd [[Caller to Islam|Dai]] [[Abde Ali Saifuddin|Syedna Abdeali Saifuddin]] who named it as ‘Dars-e-Saifee” . |
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The [[Dawoodi Bohra]]'s 51st Dai, Syedna [[Taher Saifuddin]] introduced secular and science subjects in the 1960s and gave it the present name of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah. Its doors were also opened for Bohra girls. The 52nd Da'i Syedna [[Mohammed Burhanuddin]] oversaw a complete rebuilding and expansion of the campus buildings.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?isbn=1107154081]; Ismailism and Islam in Modern South Asia, By Soumen Mukherjee; p.180</ref> |
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Its educational focus is the [[Quran]], [[Qur'an and science|Islamic sciences]], Arabic language and literature. Students are sent out for religious duties to various places all around the world during the Ashara (Moharram) and Ramadan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thedawoodibohras.com/education.html|title=The Dawoodi Bohras - Education|website=www.thedawoodibohras.com|access-date=2016-07-27}}</ref> |
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An eleven-year course of study is divided into three phases. The first phase is four years and involves 55 courses. The second phase is five years, subdivided into three years with 75 courses and two years with 90 subjects. The final two-year phase focuses on specialization and advanced studies in Islamic and Arabic science. Degrees are awarded at successive stages. At the end of the eleven-year course the student is awarded the degree of Al Faqih Al Jayyid. Graduates are provided an opportunity to perform a [[Hajj]] and [[Ziyarat]] pilgrimages. |
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The final degree is considered equivalent to the [[Master of Arts|Masters of Arts]] from [[Aligarh Muslim University]] and recognized by Al Azhar and Cairo Universities of Egypt. Students who complete the STD V phase are considered to have completed [[secondary education]] and qualify to test for an [[International Baccalaureate]]. |
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Also recognized by Oxford University and many more. |
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The academy has separate hostel facilities for boys and girls. |
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==Campus== |
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The Surat university campus is situated in an area known as Zampa Bazaar near the mausoleums of 7 Duaat Mutlaqeen and the centuries-old Masjid-e-Moazzam (since rebuilt and expanded). |
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It encompasses 2 hostels, one for boys and one for girls with in-built swimming pools and solar energy supply. The separate teaching block houses classrooms and administrative offices, a large hall known as the 'Ewaan' where the annual exams are primarily held (amongst other events that involve the entire student and teaching faculties). |
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A small masjid - Al-Masjid al-Fatemi - nestles between the garden and the ewaan. |
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There is a minaret and a library that houses more than 150,000 books and subscribes to more than 100 periodicals monthly.<ref>{{citation | title=Times of India | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/From-Gurukul-to-IBO-varsity/articleshow/5204269.cms?referral=PM}}</ref> |
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The entire campus is adjacent to the 'Devdi Mubarak' where previously the Da'is have had their residences and residential dwellings for the Syedna still remain. At the end of this Devdi is the magnificent [[Mahad al-Zahra]] Quran Teaching institute for students to memorize and pursue Quran studies. |
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In 2011, during his centennial celebrations, Syedna [[Mohammed Burhanuddin]] established Al Jamea tus Saifiyah in [[Nairobi]], [[Kenya]]. The construction of this 14 acre campus commenced in 2013, and was completed by Mufaddal Saifuddin and inaugurated by President [[Uhuru Kenyatta]] on 20 April 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://thedawoodibohras.com/na_ui.aspx?h=PRESIDENT-KENYATTA-INAUGURATES-NEW-ALJAMEA-CAMPUS-IN-NAIROBI&article_id=14&type=News|title=The Dawoodi Bohras - President Kenyatta inaugurates new Aljamea campus in Nairobi|website=thedawoodibohras.com|access-date=2017-04-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://thedawoodibohras.com/na_ui.aspx?h=SYEDNA-ARRIVES-IN-NAIROBI-FOR-JAMEA-CAMPUS-OPENING-AND-ANNUAL-EXAM&article_id=13&type=News|title=The Dawoodi Bohras - Syedna arrives in Nairobi for Jamea campus opening and annual exam|website=thedawoodibohras.com|access-date=2017-04-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://thedawoodibohras.com/na_ui.aspx?h=ARABIC-ACADEMY-OF-DAWOODI-BOHRA-COMMUNITY-INAUGURATED-IN-NAIROBI&article_id=16&type=News|title=The Dawoodi Bohras - Arabic academy of Dawoodi Bohra community inaugurated in Nairobi|website=thedawoodibohras.com|access-date=2017-04-21}}</ref> |
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== Rectors == |
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Following the death of [[Shahzada (title)|Shahzada]] Yusuf Najmuddin in 1987 (1407 [[Hijri]]), Syedna [[Mohammed Burhanuddin]] appointed four rectors of Al Jamea tus Saifiyah; his two brothers Shahzada Qasim Hakimuddin, Shahzada Abbas Fakhurdddin, and his two sons Shahzada [[Qaidjoher Ezzuddin]] and then Shahzada [[Mufaddal Saifuddin]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://jameasaifiyah.edu/timelinr/14071987-2/|title=Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah {{!}} Official Website » 1407/1987|website=jameasaifiyah.edu|access-date=2016-11-13}}</ref> Syedna [[Mohammed Burhanuddin]] instructed the newly appointed rectors that in the event that there was a difference of opinion amongst them, then Syedna [[Mufaddal Saifuddin]]'s opinion should take precedence.<ref>{{cite book|url=|title=رسالة النعي المسماة - حكمة الغيبة القدسانية الابدية|last=His Holiness|first=Syedna Aali Qadr Mufaddal Saifuddin Saheb|date=1436H|publisher=His Holiness Syedna Aali Qadr Mufaddal Saifuddin Saheb, Badri Mahal, Mumbai, India|isbn=|location=|page=}}</ref> |
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Following the death of Syedna [[Mohammed Burhanuddin]], on 27 Rajab 1436 [[Hijri]] (corresponding to 15 May 2015), Syedna [[Mufaddal Saifuddin]] appointed his son, [[Jafar us Sadiq Imaduddin|Ja'far us Sadiq Imaduddin]] as the fourth rector of Al Jamea tus Saifiyah. |
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==References== |
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== External links == |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110227052343/http://www.jameasaifiyah.edu/index1.aspx Official website] |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110225220535/http://mahadalquran.com/aljamea.htm Al Jamea tus Saifiyah] Url accessed on Nov 27, 2006 |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100819120616/http://www.almawaid.com/ Al Mawaid] |
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* [http://www.wonderfulinfo.com/bohra/al_jamea_tus_saifiyah_karachi/ Al Jamea-tus-Saifiyah, Karachi - Arabic Academy] |
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* The Oxford encyclopedia of the Modern Islamic World |
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[[Category:Ismaili universities and colleges]] |
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[[Category:Dawoodi Bohras]] |
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[[Category:Islamic universities and colleges in India]] |
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