CENTRE OF ISLAMIC STUDIES

JAMIATUL RAZA
(BAREILLY SHAREEF)

A “Vision”
becoming a
“Reality”
“Every great achievement has great
leaders behind it, we start this
presentation by introducing the
great Islamic personalities that led
to the establishment of the
Centre of Islamic Studies,

Jamiatur- Raza….”
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Ala Hadrat Imam Ahmad Raza Khan
Qadri (1272-1340H)
 Syeduna Ala Hadrat-Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Qadri was
the reviver (Mujaddid) of the 14h century as declared by
renowned Arab scholars of his time

 He revived Islam in the subcontinent by filling Muslims

hearts with the love for Allah Subhano wa Tala and
Syeduna Rasoolullah Alaihi Salat wat-Tasleem and
reviving His Sunnah

 Along with Islamic sciences, on which he was known to be

a master, he also had great command on contemporary
sciences …he was called Imam Abu Hanifa of his time

 He was awarded the rank of Mufti at the age of 13 years. 3

Background Ala Hadrat (1272-1340H)
 He authored more than 1,000 books on around 72 different
subjects, which includes Tafseer, Hadith, Fiqh,
Mathematics, Geology, Astronomy and other sciences.

 One of his well known works is his book 'Ad Dawlatul

Makkiyyah' which he finished in 8 hours in the Holy Haram
of Makkah Sharif without any reference books available at
hand.

 Many universities in various countries have awarded PhD

for research on Imam Ahmed Raza including Al-Azhar
university.

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The Legacy Continued …
Imam Muhammad Mustafa Raza
Khan Qadri (1310-1402H)
 The younger son of Syeduna Ala Hadrat. He was a
Kamil Wali and called Mufti-e-Azam Hind for his
unparalleled knowledge in Islamic jurisprudence….

 He also became Mufti at the age of 13 years and carried

out this function for 79 years…..

 He realized the dire need for true Islamic teachings in

the sub-continent. His vision for an Islamic university
that would revitalize the Deen of Syeduna Rasoolullah
Alaihi Salat wat-Tasleem in the sub-continent is the
basis for the establishment
“Centre of Islamic Studies – Jamiatur Raza”
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Transformation of the Vision
Huzoor Taj-ush-Shariah Imam
Akhtar Raza Khan Qadri
 After Mufti-e-Azam Hind Mustafa Raza Khan
Qadri, his grandson Imam Muhammad Akhtar
Raza Khan Qadri Al-Azhari continued this noble
mission to revive the deen of Syedna Rasool Ullah
Alahi Salat wat-Tasleem.
 He is an eminent scholar with an extra ordinary
command over Islamic jurisprudence.
 He completed his education from Al Azhar
university in Egypt with distinction.

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Transformation of the Vision
Huzoor Taj-ush-Shariah Imam
Akhtar Raza Khan Qadri
 His poetry in Arabic and Urdu throbs hearts with the
love of Allah Subhano wa Tala and Syedna Rasool
Ullah Aliahi Afdalus Salat wat-Tasleem.
 He has authored many books in Urdu and Arabic.
 His Taqwa and services to Islam has earned him the title
of the Crown of Islamic Jurisprudence (Taj ash-Shariah)
 This is he, who laid the foundation of Jamiatul Raza on
25 Safar 1422, thus transforming the vision of Syedna
Mufti-e-Azam Hind into a reality.

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PROJECT DETAILS
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Key Objectives
 Right understanding of Islam …The Beliefs of Ahl ul
Sunnah Wal Jamaat as interpreted by Aima e
Mujtahedin and Aulia e Kamilin
 To Inculcate the love of Syedna Rasoolullah Alaihis
Salt wat-Tasleem in the hearts of students through the
noble teachings of Imam Ahmad Raza Khan Qadri
 To build the character of students on Islamic values
and harness them with modern education

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Key milestones achieved…..
 Land acquired in 2001
 Construction started in 2002
 Building Completed and education started in 2004
 A faculty of 17 teachers is established
 Today, 290 students are getting education
 Amount spent so far is approx Indian Rs 40 Million
(around SR 3.3M)
 Running expenses per annum is around Rs 4.5m
(SR375k)

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Departments….
 Department of Dars-e-Nizami
 Department of Hifz and Qirat
 Department of Computer Science
 Department of Modern Education
 Department of Printing and Publishing
 Department of Religious Journalism
 Centre of Research and Training
 Shara'ee Council of India
 Moon sighting committee
 Centre for Books compilation
 Centre for Judicial verdict
 Centre for Islamic Jurisprudence 17
Facilities at a glance
 Tajush Shari'a Hostel
 Allama Hasan Raza Conference Hall
 Tajush Shari'a Library
 Mufti-e-Azam IT Cell
 Dining Hall
 Raza Health care centre

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Structure of Courses
Secondary Education 3 years VI to VIII grade
 Theology
 Arabic, Persian, English, Hindi,
 Mathematics
 Computer Science
 All other prescribed subjected for junior high school

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Structure of Courses (cont…)
Higher Education
Molviyah 2 years
Aalmiah 2 years
Fadeelah 3 years

Core Subjects
 Tafseer
 Hadith
 Islamic Jurisprudence
 Law of inheritance
 Islamic Ideology
 Arabic Literature
 Rhetoric
 Logic and Philosophy
 Islamic History
 Geography
 World’s Religions
 Economics
 Political Science
 English Literature
 Memorizing and
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Structure of Courses (cont…)
Specialization
 Specialization in Fiqh.
 Specialization in Tafseer
 Specialization in Hadith
 Specialization in Arabic Literature
 Specialization in World Religion

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Structure of Courses (cont…)
Department of Memorization of Qur’an and its
recitation

 Hifz 3 years

 Qeraat 2 years

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The way forward (2-5 years)
Key Projects
 Hamidi Grand Mosque
 Jeelani Guest House
 Allama Naqi Ali Commercial Complex
 Noori Staff Colony
 A separate building for central library
 Office and administration block
 Extension of class rooms
 Reading Room for Students
 Water Tank Construction
 To start a center for short term (for college and
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Projects for 2006 - 2007

 Grand Mosque
 Teachers Accommodation
 Students Hostel

Total Estimated Cost = Rs. 95 M (Sr. 8 M)

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The way forward (cont…)
Academic
 To affiliate with the madarsa board of U.P Govt.
 Religious courses for professional (Dr., M.B.A, CA)
 Affiliation with other universities
 Harmonizing uniform course for all madaaris
 To increase number of students to 2000
 To develop strong and capable team of instructors in
different disciplines.

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Our Role
This institute is the vision and carving of the
sublime Islamic personalities, and will
complete by the grace of Allah subhano wa
tala and Karam of his Holy Prophet aliahi
afdalus salat wat-tasleem.

Let us join hands together and have our

contribution to transform a dream into
reality by praying, and providing moral and
financial support to the best of our
capacities.
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How can we support

 Sponsoring students education

 Participating in upcoming projects:
 Grand Mosque
 Teachers Accommodation
 Students Hostel

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Thank You!

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