Jamia Farooqia
| Type | Islamic university |
|---|---|
| Established | 1967 |
| Founder | Saleemullah Khan |
| Rector | Muhammad Adil Khan (d. 10 October 2020) |
| Students | 2300[1] |
| Address | |
| Website | farooqia.com |
Jamia Farooqia is an Islamic seminary in Pakistan, having two branches, one located in the Shah Faisal Colony in Karachi, and the other in Hub Chowki.
Established in 1967 by Saleemullah Khan, an alumnus of Darul Uloom Deoband, the seminary has over 2300 students.
History
[edit]Jamia Farooqia was established in 1967 by Saleemullah Khan.[2][1] The seminary has two branches, one located in the Shah Faisal Colony, and the other in Hub Chowki.[3] The seminary was headed by Saleemullah Khan until his death on 15 January 2017. He was succeeded by his son Muhammad Adil Khan.[3]
Nizamuddin Shamzai who taught in the seminary for twenty years, was assassinated on 30 May 2004.[4][5]
Magazine
[edit]Al-Farooq is a monthly magazine published by the Jamia in four languages Urdu, Arabic, Sindhi and English.[6]
Alumni
[edit]Alumni include:
References
[edit]- ^ a b Ali Riaz (2008). Faithful Education: Madrassahs in South Asia. New Brunswick, New Jersey and London: Rutgers University Press. p. 85. ISBN 9780813543451. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- ^ "Founder of Jamia Farooqia passes away". The Nation. 16 January 2017. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- ^ a b Dogar, Afzal Nadeem. "کراچی میں شہید کیے گئے مولانا عادل خان کون تھے؟". Daily Jang. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- ^ "Religious scholar Shamzai shot dead". Dawn. 31 May 2004. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- ^ "Life-sketch of Shamzai". Dawn. 31 May 2004. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- ^ "ماہنامہ الفاروق - Jamia Farooqia, Karachi". 29 November 2020.