The Islamic University of al-Madinah al-Munawarah (Arabic: الجامعة الإسلامية بالمدينة المنورة) was founded by the government of Saudi Arabia by a royal decree in the year 1961 AD (1381 AH) in the holy city of Medina.

History

The modern university was founded in 1961 as a school for higher education specializing in Islamic subjects. Approximately 80% of the 6,000 enrolled students are international students from all over the world. The university is culturally diverse and boasts almost all nationalities from across the globe.

Academics

University students may study Sharia, Qur'an , Dawah and Usul al-din, Hadith, and Arabic. The university offers Bachelor 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 Sharia were the first to start when the university opened.

The school reviews applications yearly. The academic year starts in September and ends in June. The year consists of two separate semesters.

Arabic

Students who do not know the Arabic language can study it in a two-year Arabic Institute program. 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.

Notable Alumni

• Dr. Bilal Philips Well known African-Canadian Muslim speaker, author, and teacher.

• Yasir Qadhi Academic adviser and instructor of the Al-Maghrib Institute.

• Muhammad Alshareef Founder, director and instructor of the Al-Maghrib Institute.

• Abu Usamah ath-Thahabi Imam at the Green Lane Masjid.

• Dr. Hidayat Nur Wahid Chairman of Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly and former president of Prosperous Justice Party

• Muzammil H. Siddiqi

External links

• University website (English and Arabic)
• Student Administration-information for students and those who want to apply

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